Breeding Horses

After waiting 11+ months, it is time for your foal's arrival. Once the mare starts showing signs that foaling is imminent, she should not be left unattended. This could mean several sleepless...

Finding the right stud for your mare is very important. Follow these steps when searching for her ideal mate.

There are many considerations to keep in mind before you breed a horse, including your horse's disposition, breed, and conformation, and intended use of the foal. Follow these steps when...

The Thoroughbred horse is the premier long-distance race horse in the world.

Breeding with Artificial Insemination is often a daunting task. It takes more knowledge on the mare owner's side and a vet with good experience. But it also takes a bit of luck and time on your...

A breeding farm or private owner may own an outstanding stallion that would be an excellent choice to breed. The stallion that is an incredible athlete, with superb conformation and temperament,...

Breeding a miniature horse is not much different than breeding a regular size horse. There are several ways to get the mare and stallion to breed but sometimes it's trial and error on which works...

When breeding horses, take some time to learn about the intricacies of horse gestation. A broad knowledge of the gestation process allows you to breed and raise healthy mares and foals. Learn how...

Artificial insemination is widely practiced among horse breeders; in fact, it's allowed by all breed registries except the Thoroughbred. Artificial insemination allows breeders a broader selection...

Building the perfect foaling stall is all about creating a comfortable, safe environment for your mare. Prepare your foaling stall early, because if there is a single hazard in the stall your...

Putting together a foaling kit, tying up your mare's tail and disinfecting your foaling stall are all part and parcel of being a well-prepared, responsible breeder. You should disinfect your...

Artificial insemination is a means by which owners can select the best stallions for their mares without any geographic considerations. You now don't need to ship your broodmares and foals miles...

So you want to breed your mare? There are a number of preparations that need to be made so that your mare is comfortable and healthy during her pregnancy. Just as in humans, mares need to be in...

Every year there are several standardbred yearling sales across the country. Standardbreds are used for harness racing, with the horses either race pacing or trotting. Many buy them as yearlings...

Choosing a stud for your mare is an important consideration. It is also a decision that requires a lot of thought and consideration, especially as the stud fees can often be a sizable investment....

If you work on a farm or own horses, the time may come when you find that one of your mares is pregnant. This will mean some work on your part, particularly in the last couple months of the...

Part of the registration process for registering a thoroughbred foal is obtaining a DNA sample to submit for testing. The DNA is contained in the root head of the mane hairs.

Mare's milk can be tested to determine how close she is to foaling. This article will tell you how to obtain that sample safely and comfortably. Read on to learn how to milk a mare.

When a mare foals things can happen very quickly. It is important to have everything you might need assembled in one place for easy access when the time comes. You may have to tailor the foaling...

Since a mare has no real due date, only a range of normal gestation, the waiting can be endless. To lessen the sleepless nights there are several methods of testing the calcium levels in your...

One of the steps towards registering a thoroughbred foal with the Jockey Club is to identify his color and markings and document that both with words and with photographs. The registration papers...

In order to be eligible to race, all Thoroughbreds must be registered with the Jockey Club. In order for a young Thoroughbred to be registered with the Jockey Club both the sire and the dam have...

This is not for the faint of heart -- it is an article on the process of hand-breeding two horses.

Teasing a mare is extremely important to determine if she is in proper estrus and ready to breed. Doing it right can mean the difference between a safe breeding experience or a dangerous one.

In order for a horse to be registered with the Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) the owner must be able to prove that the horse demonstrates the type of palomino coloring that the registry...

Once you've found a horse you love, or at least a horse with the qualities you want to reproduce, it's only natural that you'd want to breed it. But breeding is more complicated than simply...

Breeding the palomino color in a horse is actually a simple process, but you have to know exactly what to do in order to achieve it.

Breeding for color is a tricky business and producing horse colors is like playing genetic dice. Sometimes you get what you want and sometimes you don't. Your results will be living, breathing...

Breeding for color is a tricky business. Producing horse colors is like playing genetic dice. Sometimes you get what you want while sometimes you don't. The results will be living, breathing...

Breeding for colored horses is a tricky business and producing rare horse colors is like playing genetic dice. Sometimes you get what you want and sometimes you don't. Your results will be living,...

Horses that are purebreds, meaning they're usually bred for racing or showing, are required to have a registered name. This ensures that both the owner and animal are protected from unscrupulous...

Horse lovers enjoy watching their mares deliver new foals. In most cases, the birth goes smoothly and without incident. Most mares can deliver the foal without help, but you can assist with the...

Stallions are some of the most intense breeding animals in the world. They are as full of hormones and instinct as any animal on the planet. Handling them at any time can be dangerous, but never...

Breeding horses can be very rewarding, but it has its challenges. Stallions are often touted as the difficult ones to handle, especially during the breeding process. But mares can be touchy,...

Breeding horses is exciting and challenging. Producing a foal that you have "created" by choosing the sire and dam is like looking at a piece of art. But it takes a great deal of time,...

Breeding horses is rewarding, but can also be challenging. Most people think that a stallion is a breeding machine, and that there will be no problem with his libido or his ability to cover a...

Breeding horses can be rewarding, but it can also be difficult. In nature, a stallion will breed mares with their suckling foals close by. But in todays world, we must be careful in our small...

Trainers and other horse experts know that breeding can make a big difference when it comes to winning competitions. Horses from certain bloodlines are often easier to train. For instance, cutting...

First, Congratulations on your new arrival! This is a very exciting time, and you want to be sure your mare is comfortable when she's ready to drop her foal.

If you want to breed your mare, you'll need to come up with a budget for breeding and caring for your mare and her foal. There may be additional costs you aren't prepared for, so make sure you're...

Artificial insemination (or AI) is the preferred way of breeding horses, where the sire and dam don't even have to meet in order to make a foal. This is preferred to normal breeding because horses...

Mankind has utilized horses for hundreds of years. Horses have helped to break ground, expand the country and carry humans to war. Developing a consistent, solid line of horses can be a challenge,...

The female horse, or mare, is not fertile during all times of year. She only ovulates during the period of estrus, which begins after the vernal equinox, when days start to get longer. Ovulating...

Miniature horses are friendly, fashionable pets that can be found worldwide serving as companion animals and working as service animals to those with disabilities. Though they are popular, they...

The average length of a mare's pregnancy is 1 months, but it can last an entire year. According to Dr. M. Phyllis Lose VMD, mares can stay fully active six months into pregnancy, but need to taper...

A pregnant horse should be handled often to make sure that she is sufficiently broken in, because she will be less attentive and less cooperative after the birth of her foal. Keep a pregnant mare...

When leading and handling a pregnant horse, keep a safe distance and make sure she is paying attention and can be led from both her right and left sides. Keep a pregnant horse comfortable when led...

When breeding a mare, make sure she is broken in, able to be ridden well and is comfortable around humans, and choose a stallion with similar attractive personality traits for the best results....

A mare will exhibit signs of being ready to breed when she is in heat, which lasts for seven to 14 days, and she will become more irritable and will discharge to signal to the stallion that she is...

Breeding horses can be done through live coverage, where a stallion and mare are introduced to each other, or by artificial insemination done at the veterinarian's office. Choose a method of...