Comments on: How to Breed a Horse

on 8/15/2007 A note to the person who said "Only professionals should handle stallions" I am not a professional and I have a stallion - Mr Go Heart aka Goer. I take him to horse shows (barrel races mostly, ropings, ranch rodeos, trail rides, etc.)and have NO problem with him. It depends on how they are raised! They have to have discipline just like children. He stands tied to the trailer (saddled or not), doesn't run his mouth, even ponied mares off of him! Many people I meet are amazed when they find out he is a stud, because of the way he acts (like a gelding). You don't have to be a professional, but you do need to have common sense and the ability to handle horses doesn't hurt, and not be afraid!

on 3/26/2006 If you have a good registered horse, breed her. But if your horse is nothing to really look at, don't breed her. There are plenty of horses out there and a lot of them are going to slaughter houses. Also, if your mare has a male colt, get him gelded before he is a year and a half old. He will become aggressive if you don't. Only professionals should handle stallions.

on 3/26/2006 First, clean your horse's tail. It doesn't have to be a expensive brand of shampoo. I use the shampoo I use everyday, Suave Shampoo. Then you need to condition the tail. I use Suave Conditioner. After that you should let it dry. Then I spray some Infusium into my horse's tail, comb it (to have a long pretty tail, when brushing never yank and pull through it. Try not to rip any tail hairs out). Then braid the tail and put it in a tail bag. Every few weeks do this over again. In about a month you will see that your horse's tail is long, shiny, and pretty.

on 11/22/2005 Wash your mare with Ivory soap around her genital area before she is covered.

on 11/22/2005 Make sure that your mare is in good condition. Check and see if she has been breed before, and how well she raised her young. Mares that haven't been breed before tend to not know what to do. If this is the case, try to be there when she gives birth (in case she doesn't break the sack for the foal or if there are complications). If the mare has foaled before, and did well, then there is less chance of the foal's sack not getting broken in.

on 11/22/2005 Don't breed your horse to get a cute baby. The only people who should be breeding horses are responsible horse owners. Breeder's who have safe facilities and are breeding to improve the breed. We have too many horses the way it is. If you're looking to just own a cute baby, buy one! If you're looking to improve the breed, great!

on 11/22/2005 Always try and be present for at least one breeding of your mare, even if it is from a distance. You want to make sure you are getting your mare bred and to the right stallion.

on 11/22/2005 If you are planning to get shipped semen for your mare, make sure you meet the owner and check out his record! Be sure that he has a good reputation, and if not, check out some other breeders!

on 11/22/2005 Ask for references from a stud owner. Be sure to have a written contract that specifically spells out what the mare owner's rights & responsibilities are as well as the stud owner's. Make sure you understand the entire contract.

on 11/22/2005 If you decide to get the stallion to mount the mare, and you know your mare may kick, be careful! You do not want to hurt the stud, or end up having to pay veterinarian bills! Place the "boots" over her hind hooves, so if she kicks, it won't cut him.