How safe is it...

Cyn · 01-19-2004, 10:44 PM

My husband really wants to breed my horse to a cream draft. She is 15.1hh but built very stout.(wide) Just how safe would it be for her to carry & deliver if she were bred to a draft???

Blistering Winds · 01-20-2004, 04:52 AM

How old is the horse?

Most of what I've heard, the foal will grow to the size alloted in the womb. But I've heard otherwise.

It would be best to breed to a similar size horse or smaller.

Dawn · 01-20-2004, 05:45 AM

Has she ever foaled before? If not, then I'd say no. If she has, then it's a decision I would make with my vet.

Super_Trooper · 01-20-2004, 09:20 AM

I would consult a vet or a breeder....better safe than sorry!

Cyn · 01-20-2004, 10:20 AM

She's ten had one foal due to foal again in April. She is pretty big herself. I'll check with the vet and see what hesays. Thanks.

Super_Trooper · 01-20-2004, 11:10 AM

I want to tell you "Good Luck" what an exciting thing!

crazi4horses · 01-20-2004, 02:06 PM

i dont kno too much about breeding but i would def check with the vet...n GOOD LUCK!

Eliza · 01-21-2004, 06:10 AM

not a good idea.. i'm not saying don't do it, but it is usually a good idea to have a larger mare and smaller stud. check with your vet.

spyro1 · 01-21-2004, 01:08 PM

I have seen draft horses crossed successfully with stock horses, AI is the way to go

The mare's uterus will only allow the foal to grow as big as it is safe to for the health of the mare. There was a study done where researchers bred large stallions to shetland pony mares, through AI and teh uterus of teh shettie only allowed the foal to get so big in utero. I read this years ago adn can't remember where the article is, I will look for it through my stacks of mags

Blistering Winds · 01-21-2004, 04:39 PM

I read that also.

But when that foal hits the ground, genetics will take over and will pull a lot of nutrition from that mare. SO be ready if you breed her bigger.

01-19-2004, 10:44 PM	#1
Cyn Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,696 Images: 847	How safe is it... My husband really wants to breed my horse to a cream draft. She is 15.1hh but built very stout.(wide) Just how safe would it be for her to carry & deliver if she were bred to a draft??? __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I've Been Snowballed!And BAMBOOZLED by the monkey gang!

01-20-2004, 04:52 AM	#2
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 32,425 Images: 864 Blog Entries: 18	How old is the horse? Most of what I've heard, the foal will grow to the size alloted in the womb. But I've heard otherwise. It would be best to breed to a similar size horse or smaller. __________________ Can I have a midlife crisis now?

01-20-2004, 05:45 AM	#3
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 37,225 Images: 1580	Has she ever foaled before? If not, then I'd say no. If she has, then it's a decision I would make with my vet. __________________ Sexy by Christmas Challenge-r!! Goal: 11 lbs LOST CURRENT: 4 lbs LOST Starting Weight 170 lbs. Goal Weight 155 lbs. Reached! 20 pound club 2009 Starting Weight 152 lbs. Goal Weight 140 lbs. Reached!

01-20-2004, 09:20 AM	#4
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	I would consult a vet or a breeder....better safe than sorry! __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

01-20-2004, 10:20 AM	#5
Cyn Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,696 Images: 847	She's ten had one foal due to foal again in April. She is pretty big herself. I'll check with the vet and see what hesays. Thanks. __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I've Been Snowballed!And BAMBOOZLED by the monkey gang!

01-20-2004, 11:10 AM	#6
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	I want to tell you "Good Luck" what an exciting thing! __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

01-20-2004, 02:06 PM	#7
crazi4horses Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,684 Images: 261	i dont kno too much about breeding but i would def check with the vet...n GOOD LUCK! __________________ Honey --- One man's wrong lead is another man's counter-canter.

01-21-2004, 06:10 AM	#8
Eliza Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 366	not a good idea.. i'm not saying don't do it, but it is usually a good idea to have a larger mare and smaller stud. check with your vet.

01-21-2004, 01:08 PM	#9
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp~Go Gators Posts: 6,947 Images: 65 Blog Entries: 21	I have seen draft horses crossed successfully with stock horses, AI is the way to go The mare's uterus will only allow the foal to grow as big as it is safe to for the health of the mare. There was a study done where researchers bred large stallions to shetland pony mares, through AI and teh uterus of teh shettie only allowed the foal to get so big in utero. I read this years ago adn can't remember where the article is, I will look for it through my stacks of mags __________________ Do what you love, love what you do

01-21-2004, 04:39 PM	#10
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 32,425 Images: 864 Blog Entries: 18	I read that also. But when that foal hits the ground, genetics will take over and will pull a lot of nutrition from that mare. SO be ready if you breed her bigger. __________________ Can I have a midlife crisis now?

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