What age can a stud breed a mare?

Answer 1

Fillies become sexually mature around 18 months of age, however they're still growing at this age so if you breed her its might effect her growth. Most wait until the filly is 4 so she will foal near 5 years of age.

Answer 2

Colts and fillies can become sexually mature between 1.5 and 2 years of age, so you should separate your horses when they are 1.5 years of age. Mares can be bred at this age, although it is not advised as the mare is still growing and indeed may not have the knowledge to look after a foal after only being in the world for a couple of years, and only just becoming an adult herself. I would say the minimum age for a mare to breed would be around 4 years of age.

Answer 3

Some fillies become pregnant as yearlings, and have the foals as 2 year olds, but the Ideal time to breed a mare for the first time is at 4 years old, so you do not stunt the mare's growth, and give the foal a healthy start in life. Ideal age for *maiden mares is between 4 and 8 years. * Maiden mares are mares who have never foaled. Some fillies become pregnant as yearlings, and have the foals as 2 year olds, but the Ideal time to breed a mare for the first time is at 4 years old, so you do not stunt the mare's growth, and give the foal a healthy start in life. Ideal age for *maiden mares is between 4 and 8 years. * Maiden mares are mares who have never foaled. Usually 3 years old. Some can breed at 2 years 6 months.

Answer 4

There are different schools of thought here. Some breeders put fillys in their broodmare bands as early as2 1/2 or 3 others wait until the filly/mare is 4 or older. Since a mare is technically not mature until it turns 5 the school of thought with breeding 4 year olds is often that the mare will be "adult" by the time she foals.

Answer 5

Mares become sexually active at around 18 months of age and can foal by the time they are two years old. However, for the health of the horse, it is recommended to wait until the mare is three to four years old.

Answer 6

It really depends on the health/condition of the mare and how many foals she has had. I know of older mares 16-17 foaling, but were in good health/condition and hadn't foaled in over 3 years. If she has been a baby-maker, I'd give her a break.

Answer 7

i believe that as a two year old a healthy mare can get pregnent. altho it is probably better for the mare to wait until she is four

Answer 8

Mares reach sexual maturitiy at the age of 2, but are not usually bred from until they are 3.