Older Broodmare

yuvgotmel · 07-14-2007, 07:46 PM

I might be leasing an older broodmare (23) from a friend. I the vet says she is sound I am thinking about breeding her one last time and then retiring her. She has had two babies in the last four years (one is a weanling) and has never had an issue settling. I would really appreciate your opinions on breeding an older mare. Yay or Nay?

yuvgotmel · 07-14-2007, 07:47 PM

Oh, just thought I would add, she is a straight egyptian arabian, has good bloodlines and an excellent show record. I plan on keeping the foal for a future show horse.

BettyBootsy · 07-14-2007, 07:51 PM

I say go for it!

rodeogal · 07-14-2007, 08:15 PM

go for it. My mare is 20 and I plan on breeding her next yr. Her last foal. that will be number 7 out of her.

yuvgotmel · 07-14-2007, 08:36 PM

ahh, I am so exited. If this all works out it will be my first baby!!! I have always wanted to raise a baby. Well, I am off to the library tomorrow!

ginger102005 · 07-14-2007, 09:20 PM

We have a 21 year old ex-reining mare that just foaled earlier this year, around Feb. As long as she is healthy, go for it.

ches · 07-15-2007, 06:42 AM

If she had no problems with her last two foals and her body is still holding up, then go for it, but realize that it is a higher risk pregnancy.

yuvgotmel · 07-15-2007, 12:19 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I am looking very seriously into doing this. I just hope it would go through okay.

Lou3 · 07-15-2007, 12:44 PM

If she is healthy and at a good weight then there is no reason she shouldnt have a successful pregnancy. Make sure you get an equine reproductive specialist vet to give her a thorough check over before you go ahead and I would recommend AI only in a mare of this age, not live cover.
It is higher risk, but she is not a maiden and if she is a truly exceptional mare then it may be worth the risk, pending veterinary approval of course.

canadianlover · 07-15-2007, 12:48 PM

good luck- cant wait to see baby pictures

07-14-2007, 07:46 PM	#1
yuvgotmel Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 297 Images: 18	Older Broodmare I might be leasing an older broodmare (23) from a friend. I the vet says she is sound I am thinking about breeding her one last time and then retiring her. She has had two babies in the last four years (one is a weanling) and has never had an issue settling. I would really appreciate your opinions on breeding an older mare. Yay or Nay?

07-14-2007, 09:20 PM	#6
ginger102005 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 1,557 Images: 367	We have a 21 year old ex-reining mare that just foaled earlier this year, around Feb. As long as she is healthy, go for it. __________________ "I decided as long as I was going to he.ll, I might as well do it thoroughly." Edward Cullen, Twilight -p.87 http://ginger102005.blogspot.com/

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Lou3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 8,946 Images: 36 Blog Entries: 1	If she is healthy and at a good weight then there is no reason she shouldnt have a successful pregnancy. Make sure you get an equine reproductive specialist vet to give her a thorough check over before you go ahead and I would recommend AI only in a mare of this age, not live cover. It is higher risk, but she is not a maiden and if she is a truly exceptional mare then it may be worth the risk, pending veterinary approval of course. __________________ Proud to be in the SBR Formula One Fan Club!

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canadianlover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,136 Images: 222	good luck- cant wait to see baby pictures __________________ Goodness Gracious one of the scariest mares you will ever meet it's ok- mommy love you anyways baby Rest in peace May, I am so sorry you had to leave

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07-14-2007, 07:47 PM	#2
yuvgotmel Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 297 Images: 18	Oh, just thought I would add, she is a straight egyptian arabian, has good bloodlines and an excellent show record. I plan on keeping the foal for a future show horse.

07-14-2007, 07:51 PM	#3
BettyBootsy Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,119 Images: 68	I say go for it!

07-14-2007, 08:15 PM	#4
rodeogal Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 103 Images: 1	go for it. My mare is 20 and I plan on breeding her next yr. Her last foal. that will be number 7 out of her.

07-14-2007, 08:36 PM	#5
yuvgotmel Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 297 Images: 18	ahh, I am so exited. If this all works out it will be my first baby!!! I have always wanted to raise a baby. Well, I am off to the library tomorrow!

07-15-2007, 06:42 AM	#7
ches Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,472 Images: 38	If she had no problems with her last two foals and her body is still holding up, then go for it, but realize that it is a higher risk pregnancy.

07-15-2007, 12:19 PM	#8
yuvgotmel Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 297 Images: 18	Thanks for all the advice. I am looking very seriously into doing this. I just hope it would go through okay.