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Prior to the breeding season both mare and stallion should have a vet check to make sure they are in good health, are current on vaccinations, and detect any problems before breeding starts. Many people don't realize that breeding can be stressful for the animals. Stallions can get exhausted, especially if most of the breedings are a 'live cover'. They can drop weight very quickly at this time of year. Same thing goes for the mare. If she has been moved away from her home to be bred she can get stressed and drop weight. Stress can also prevent or delay pregnancy. If the mare is to be travelling for breeding, it's best to take her a month in advance to let her settle down and acclimate to her temporary home.
Many breeders put their horses under lights to simulate an increase in photo period so that mares behind cycling earlier than they would using natural light.
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What advantages of hand breeding over pasture breeding?
If you are to "hand" breed a mare and a stallion it is much safer and the situation is controlled versus if the mare and stallion are alone together in a pasture either one of them could get hurt very seriously either from biting or kicking.
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.
What do you call a horse used for breeding?
A male horse kept for breeding is called a stud.
What does covering a horse mean?
Covering a horse typically refers to the act of breeding the horse, often done by placing a mare with a stallion for mating. It is a term commonly used in the horse breeding industry to describe the process of mating horses to produce offspring.
How do you prepare a horse for mating?
This is for live cover; let me know if you're wanting anything else! For a mare, you wrap the tail. Get some gauze pads and warm soapy water, and wash the vulva. Make sure it's as clean as possible. For a stallion, you need him to let down his penis, and then wash it with warm soapy water. You may also want to put breeding hobbles on the mare, or a muzzle on the stallion. There is more specialized breeding equipment also available; talk to someone experienced in breeding for more information (usually, anyone who owns a stallion knows something about it).
What is a breeding horse called?
A breeding horse is typically referred to as a stallion if male or a mare if female. These horses are specifically used for reproduction purposes in breeding programs.
What are thoroughbred breeding costs called?
it's called stud fees, when you pay a stallion's owner to cover your mare.
How often can You stud a stallion?
Stud is the term for the breeding farm where stallions are kept and not the term for the stallion or breeding itself. Many factors go into how often a stallion can be bred, the quality of the semen, the method used for breeding, and the how reproductively fit the mares you are breeding are. If the stallion is of good quality semen wise you can breed him multiple times daily during live cover (with a real mare.) Or collect several samples for artificial breeding.
What is femine of stallion?
The feminine form of stallion is mare. Stallions are male horses, while mares are female horses.
What is the fee called when a mare mates with a stud horse?
The fee is called a stud fee. This is the amount paid by the mare owner for the breeding services of a stallion.
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.
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.
