Can a QH foal a DraftX?

Sissy · 05-19-2005, 02:55 PM

Hi i just got a QH and in a year or two i whant to have her bred and i really like DraftXs so I was wondering if she could carry and beirth a draftx of if that would be too big?

Sissy

CowGirlUp1833 · 05-19-2005, 02:57 PM

1. what is your experience with breeding?
2. what is your experience with raising a foal?
3. is there a reason you don't want to purchase a foal already born?
4. is your mare of breeding quality?
5. do you have the money to breed to a quality stallion and provide proper pre-foal care and after care?
6. what would you do with the foal?

Moostang · 05-19-2005, 02:58 PM

She can, but I wouldn't suggest it if she has never foaled before, it will be a big first baby. But of course it is always good to have a vet check her out to make sure she doesn't have structural problems

BTW welcome to the forum.

dallasbarnone · 05-19-2005, 05:41 PM

it would be better to do it the other way around- draft mare and QH sire-but theres too many anyway- why not get a pmu -its cheaper and you get pick of sex-color-size -temperment and markings-and conformation. Breeding yu dont know what you get until its there-draft have large bones and she would have a harder time carrying and foaling .

mysticstorm · 05-19-2005, 07:00 PM

Yes they can, but the others that have posted are right consider what you are doing. Size, maidan mare, temperments, etc.
I have a draft cross stud right now. His dad was a suffolk draft and his mom was a Qh.

05-19-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
Sissy Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rainier, WA Posts: 1,641 Images: 273	Can a QH foal a DraftX? Hi i just got a QH and in a year or two i whant to have her bred and i really like DraftXs so I was wondering if she could carry and beirth a draftx of if that would be too big? Sissy __________________ When I'm upon your back its just you and I in a forever dance that last a life time. Proud owner of Honor-5yr Shire gelding Myspace:http://www.myspace.com/whinnie1

05-19-2005, 02:58 PM	#3
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 11,221 Images: 760 Blog Entries: 55	She can, but I wouldn't suggest it if she has never foaled before, it will be a big first baby. But of course it is always good to have a vet check her out to make sure she doesn't have structural problems BTW welcome to the forum. __________________ A train station is where the train stops. A bus station is where the bus stops. On my desk, I have a work station... http://moostangproductions.com http://www.hoovesnirons.com

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05-19-2005, 02:57 PM	#2
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On the Lake Michigan Shoreline Posts: 17,367 Images: 438 Blog Entries: 41	1. what is your experience with breeding? 2. what is your experience with raising a foal? 3. is there a reason you don't want to purchase a foal already born? 4. is your mare of breeding quality? 5. do you have the money to breed to a quality stallion and provide proper pre-foal care and after care? 6. what would you do with the foal?

05-19-2005, 05:41 PM	#4
dallasbarnone Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 837	it would be better to do it the other way around- draft mare and QH sire-but theres too many anyway- why not get a pmu -its cheaper and you get pick of sex-color-size -temperment and markings-and conformation. Breeding yu dont know what you get until its there-draft have large bones and she would have a harder time carrying and foaling .

05-19-2005, 07:00 PM	#5
mysticstorm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 497 Images: 17	Yes they can, but the others that have posted are right consider what you are doing. Size, maidan mare, temperments, etc. I have a draft cross stud right now. His dad was a suffolk draft and his mom was a Qh.