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What else can I help you with?
Does a stallion need supplements?
This would depend on if the stallion was used for breeding, showing, or if it had a deficiency in it's diet. You should have a equine veterinarian or a equine nutritionist determine if there is any need for a supplement.
What vitiman dose a male horse need to breed?
Forget about the Viagra! A male horse does not need a vitamin to breed. He needs, first of all to be a stallion; second of all to be in good health and be checked by a vet to make sure he has viable sperm and is in good condition to breed. Your vet can determine if your stallion has any nutrition deficits and if he may need any supplements to his diet. If you are inexperienced enough to ask this type of question, you might want to rethink your plans for breeding. It takes lots of knowledge and experience to handle a stallion and mare through the breeding/foaling season.
What vitamin is essential for breeding stallions to have in their diet?
A stallion needs the same nutrition as any other horse. While it may be helpful to increase the overall intake of quality feed and supplementation to a stallion in order to maintain his weight and health during the breeding season, essential vitamins are the same for every horse.
What Equipment needed to breed horses?
technically you dont need any. but if you want to you can use breeding hobbles and boots for the stallion and etc.
What vitamin should be given to a breeding stallion?
This would depend on several factors. His work load, breeding load, present diet and even his breed. There are many good suppliments for breeding stallions that you can get from your feed story or horse supply catalogs. But check with your vet before starting any new feeding program.
Are horses monogomous or polygyny?
Horses are Polygyny in their breeding style. A stallion will mate with any mare in his harem that is in heat, and will try to steal mares from other stallions. A mare typically only mates with the current band stallion, but may wander off and breed with another available stallion.
Which vitamins are essential for a breeding stallion to have in his diet?
If he is a breeding stallion and he is showing or has a real job it would not hurt to give him a supplement. There are some very good commercial products that you can get a your local feed or tack store, out of horse supply catalogs or online. Remember that vitamins need to be continued to do any good. So if you decide this is what is best for your stallion make a commitment to the money (horse vitamins aren't cheap) and time. Before starting him on anything new read the labels on the products. It could possibly make him have more energy, and as a stallion it could make him harder to handle.
Why must selective breeding be used in horses?
Selective breeding is very popular among people who have horse breeding farms. Selective breeding is used to get certain traits for the future foal. For example, if somebody had a stallion (male horse) that has won many races, a person with a mare (female horse) would want to breed to that stallion in hopes of producing a foal that would be good at running races. In the wild, horses are not domesticated, therefore breed with any horse they please from age 1 and up. Wild horses are smart, though, and know what horses are related to them so they will not inbreed.
How long is a stallion?
A stallion can be of any length - it is just a term for an un-neutered horse or pony.
What is the size shape and color of a black stallion horse?
A stallion is a male horse so not a particular breed. A black stallion can therefore be of any size.
What sould you know for your first time breeding a horse?
Mare owners who are not directly involved in the breeding process (handling the mare or the stallion during the breeding process), should: 1) Determine the reason for breeding... a. If the foal is to be sold 1. Target market and the best stallion to use for the mare's breeding to optimize foal value and performance ability b. If the mare is being bred for personal use or as a replacement 1. Owner should determine whether their desire to breed is realistic and whether their goal is achievable 2) Determine if the mare can or should be bred. a. Is the mare well bred, conformationally correct, good temperament b. Is the mare breeding sound c. Can the owner afford any emergencies or regular expenses associated with breeding/foaling or issues with the early neonatal foal. d. Is the owner willing to risk the loss of the mare due to a foaling accident (while this may be a rare occurance it can still happen) 3. Owner will be required to provide culture results on the mare to be bred If this question refers to the handling of either a mare or stallion during the actual breeding process the handler needs to ally themselves with someone who can show them the specifics of general handling. Realize that every mare and stallion is different. Handlers must have enough experience to be able to determine the safest way to deal with individual horses. The breeding process can be extremely dangerous, it is imperative that the safety of everyone involved (including the stallion and the mare) is of primary concern.
Why does a stallion refuse a new mare?
The mare may have a caslicks. The stallion may be large or starting to flower a bit which will make it difficult for him to penetrate especially if she is small. Mare may be tall and not breaking down so that the stallion cannot reach her effectively.
