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Colts can begin to sire foals at a very early age - some around a year old. However, most are not fertile enough until age 2. Most breeders wait until a colt is 3 or 4 before breeding him so that he is mentally able to deal with the challenges of breeding.

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Horses Can Breed As Young As 1 Year, But Most Breeders Breed Their Horses At Around 2-3 Years

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