Breeding Questions

Solsalia · 06-14-2005, 02:01 PM

I believe they are in their prime at 6 and 7 (correct me if i'm wrong) and you are perfectly fine at breeding a maiden mare at this age. I think when people start to get worried about breeding maiden mares are when they are getting into the ages of 15 and older.

Blistering Winds · 06-14-2005, 02:07 PM

It depends on the mare. I have heard of cases of maidens being as old as 20+, others would not take without serious hormonal therapy.

Breeding a 2 yr old is like our teens getting pregnant. Still growing, still learning, really SHOULDN"T be pregnant physically! let alone mentally.

bishopsangels · 06-14-2005, 02:30 PM

I was always told to wait until mare turns four before you breed her...that way she is fully developed.

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Solsalia Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,999 Images: 133 Blog Entries: 7	I believe they are in their prime at 6 and 7 (correct me if i'm wrong) and you are perfectly fine at breeding a maiden mare at this age. I think when people start to get worried about breeding maiden mares are when they are getting into the ages of 15 and older. __________________ Because of them I strive to make everyday my best day.

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Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,850 Images: 822 Blog Entries: 16	It depends on the mare. I have heard of cases of maidens being as old as 20+, others would not take without serious hormonal therapy. Breeding a 2 yr old is like our teens getting pregnant. Still growing, still learning, really SHOULDN"T be pregnant physically! let alone mentally. __________________ 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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bishopsangels Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 955 Images: 40	I was always told to wait until mare turns four before you breed her...that way she is fully developed. __________________ It is the blessing of old friends that you can be stupid with them~~~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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