breeding

Lisa Mie · 11-07-2003, 04:09 PM

How do I find out about stud services in my area? My mare wants a foal something terrible. She is constantly looking over at the mare with foal across the way and the other day ran away to be with them. She has a really great history of motherhood. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Dawn · 11-07-2003, 04:20 PM

Well, just because your horse likes to look at the mares and foals, does not mean that she wants or needs one. In order to find a stud, go ask the people at your feed store or something like that.

PawNHoofPrints · 11-07-2003, 04:36 PM

I sincerely doubt that your mare "wants" a foal, but rather is curious about the happenings in the stall across from her. You need to do some MAJOR research into breeding and raising a foal and the financial ability to support the pregnancy and anything that may go wrong during the delivery. If you don't know where to look for the stud service, you don't need to be breeding your mare IMHO.

jrmorgan · 11-07-2003, 05:06 PM

I will grant you that some horses "want" a foal. We have a mare who "bags up" everytime a baby comes within a hundred feet. She'd be great to put orphan foals on. But that aside, regardless of whether the mare wants a foal or not, do YOU know what to do with a foal? They can really be a handlful both time wise and money wise.

Lisa Mie · 11-08-2003, 08:15 AM

I am very good friends with the prior owner of my mare. Putting her to foal now/spring time or in the near future is not the goal here. The goal is to merely get information at this point. I do have books and other resouces in my area, but have always seen this site as a very resouceful place, so I thought I would ask. This has been on the research end for months, maybe a year now...

I would not be irresponsibe enough to put her to foal just to do it. Sorry for the missunderstanding.

Grey Wolf · 11-08-2003, 10:15 AM

Lisa,

I guess the first question is: What breed/type of horse do you have, and what do you want the foal to do?

Every breed has an association, I think, and a magazine. These can be a great resources for finding a stud. The internet search engines can help, too. You can do a search on "BREED STATE", and you'll get several, no doubt.

horse_crazy · 11-08-2003, 12:10 PM

You can always do AI(Artificial Insemination(Spelling?) If you go to my post about AI vs. Hand Breeding there is some helpful information about AI'ing. I believe mares can want foals! We have a palomino mare that had a foal l;ast year and didnt this year and when put my another mare w/ a foal she wouldnt leave the baby or the mare alone, so yes i do believe a mare can want a foal! As long as you have done some research on breeding, pregnancya nd foaling I think you shouldnt be to bad. The previous owner may also be able to help out if you are unfamiliar with breeding. Let me know what breed you mare is, and what color, breeding and ability you want your baby to have. And i can do some researcha nd find a good stud! You can either e-mail me at mustangsalliy_16@yahoo.com or just post the information.

Blistering Winds · 11-08-2003, 05:57 PM

What kind of breeding is your mare?

Just because a mare "wants" a foal doesn't mean you need to go out and breed her. Answer all these questions, then make your decision.

What will happen to the foal?
Can you afford the medical expenses that can occur during and after pregnancy?
Can you stand the thought of taking the chance at loosing momma, foal, or even both?
Can you afford to feed a growing momma?
Is she in "broodmare" condition?
Do you have the facilities to house a broodmare, and to foal her out?
Does she have good conformation?
Does she have something special to pass onto the next generation?
How can she improve the horses of tomorrow?
If you cannot afford the foal at some point, will you be able to sell her or find her a good home? (as in, do you have a prospective buyer now?)

There are lots more questions that are subconciously asked in any breeding establishment. And this is just the mare's side. These are a good basics to start. After you answer these questions positively, and be serious and not just emotional, then start considering possible studs in the area. Don't just go out and breed to Joe Blow down the street because he's "pretty". Check his lineage...will his lineage bring "better" results into the horse industry.

Honestly, there are too many "backyard" breeders that have the thoughts like you have. My horse WANTS a baby. I know she does, but do you realize all the "wanted foals" that go to slaughter every year here in the US? Most of those horses are from owners who thought well. I, for one, have been a backyard breeder. But the person that talked me out of gelding my horse wanted a foal from her mare with my horse's lines...and planned on keeping the horse. Her horse didn't catch, and I gelded mine not long after that. But everything I've learned since then has been so amazing and shocking, it's almost sickening.

Just make sure you are ready for anything, and can care for the foal properly as well. Not just give momma something to care for.

Lisa Mie · 11-09-2003, 07:55 AM

BW,

Thanks for your post. It gave me a lot to think about. I can honestly answer positively to every question except one. I am not willing to loose my mare.

Thanks,

Lisa Mie

11-07-2003, 04:09 PM	#1
Lisa Mie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Madera, Ca Posts: 14	breeding How do I find out about stud services in my area? My mare wants a foal something terrible. She is constantly looking over at the mare with foal across the way and the other day ran away to be with them. She has a really great history of motherhood. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

11-08-2003, 10:15 AM	#6
Grey Wolf Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Central NM Posts: 599 Images: 27	Lisa, I guess the first question is: What breed/type of horse do you have, and what do you want the foal to do? Every breed has an association, I think, and a magazine. These can be a great resources for finding a stud. The internet search engines can help, too. You can do a search on "BREED STATE", and you'll get several, no doubt. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Jeff Cooper

11-08-2003, 05:57 PM	#8
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,905 Images: 822 Blog Entries: 17	What kind of breeding is your mare? Just because a mare "wants" a foal doesn't mean you need to go out and breed her. Answer all these questions, then make your decision. What will happen to the foal? Can you afford the medical expenses that can occur during and after pregnancy? Can you stand the thought of taking the chance at loosing momma, foal, or even both? Can you afford to feed a growing momma? Is she in "broodmare" condition? Do you have the facilities to house a broodmare, and to foal her out? Does she have good conformation? Does she have something special to pass onto the next generation? How can she improve the horses of tomorrow? If you cannot afford the foal at some point, will you be able to sell her or find her a good home? (as in, do you have a prospective buyer now?) There are lots more questions that are subconciously asked in any breeding establishment. And this is just the mare's side. These are a good basics to start. After you answer these questions positively, and be serious and not just emotional, then start considering possible studs in the area. Don't just go out and breed to Joe Blow down the street because he's "pretty". Check his lineage...will his lineage bring "better" results into the horse industry. Honestly, there are too many "backyard" breeders that have the thoughts like you have. My horse WANTS a baby. I know she does, but do you realize all the "wanted foals" that go to slaughter every year here in the US? Most of those horses are from owners who thought well. I, for one, have been a backyard breeder. But the person that talked me out of gelding my horse wanted a foal from her mare with my horse's lines...and planned on keeping the horse. Her horse didn't catch, and I gelded mine not long after that. But everything I've learned since then has been so amazing and shocking, it's almost sickening. Just make sure you are ready for anything, and can care for the foal properly as well. Not just give momma something to care for. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

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11-07-2003, 04:20 PM	#2
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 30,229 Images: 1328	Well, just because your horse likes to look at the mares and foals, does not mean that she wants or needs one. In order to find a stud, go ask the people at your feed store or something like that.

11-07-2003, 04:36 PM	#3
PawNHoofPrints Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Posts: 762	I sincerely doubt that your mare "wants" a foal, but rather is curious about the happenings in the stall across from her. You need to do some MAJOR research into breeding and raising a foal and the financial ability to support the pregnancy and anything that may go wrong during the delivery. If you don't know where to look for the stud service, you don't need to be breeding your mare IMHO.

11-07-2003, 05:06 PM	#4
jrmorgan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 302	I will grant you that some horses "want" a foal. We have a mare who "bags up" everytime a baby comes within a hundred feet. She'd be great to put orphan foals on. But that aside, regardless of whether the mare wants a foal or not, do YOU know what to do with a foal? They can really be a handlful both time wise and money wise.

11-08-2003, 08:15 AM	#5
Lisa Mie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Madera, Ca Posts: 14	I am very good friends with the prior owner of my mare. Putting her to foal now/spring time or in the near future is not the goal here. The goal is to merely get information at this point. I do have books and other resouces in my area, but have always seen this site as a very resouceful place, so I thought I would ask. This has been on the research end for months, maybe a year now... I would not be irresponsibe enough to put her to foal just to do it. Sorry for the missunderstanding.

11-08-2003, 12:10 PM	#7
horse_crazy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,067	You can always do AI(Artificial Insemination(Spelling?) If you go to my post about AI vs. Hand Breeding there is some helpful information about AI'ing. I believe mares can want foals! We have a palomino mare that had a foal l;ast year and didnt this year and when put my another mare w/ a foal she wouldnt leave the baby or the mare alone, so yes i do believe a mare can want a foal! As long as you have done some research on breeding, pregnancya nd foaling I think you shouldnt be to bad. The previous owner may also be able to help out if you are unfamiliar with breeding. Let me know what breed you mare is, and what color, breeding and ability you want your baby to have. And i can do some researcha nd find a good stud! You can either e-mail me at mustangsalliy_16@yahoo.com or just post the information.

11-09-2003, 07:55 AM	#9
Lisa Mie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Madera, Ca Posts: 14	BW, Thanks for your post. It gave me a lot to think about. I can honestly answer positively to every question except one. I am not willing to loose my mare. Thanks, Lisa Mie