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IndoRe7435 · 05-12-2008, 11:40 AM

I was just wondering what you all thought was the right age to breed a mare. Ive heard that it is best to wait until they are four or five but im just not sure.
-IndoRe7435

Gallop N Gal · 05-12-2008, 11:44 AM

If I had a mare, I personally wouldn't breed her until she has proven that she is broodmare quality(ie, temperment, trainablity, etc.)

IndoRe7435 · 05-12-2008, 11:49 AM

Thanx that helps.
in that case i don't think ill breed her for a while because she is five and still learning! =D

Simply Savvy · 05-12-2008, 11:51 AM

I think it is best to not breed a mare until she is at least four or five, preferably six since that gives her not only time to mature fully but also to be trained and proven a bit under saddle.

IndoRe7435 · 05-12-2008, 11:54 AM

i ride all the time (showing included)
but i still think i will wait to breed her cause she is still young

HUS_WP_lovr · 05-12-2008, 11:54 AM

The youngest I would breed would be at 4 and then they would have it at five. But I would prefer to show her first and get her proven

Plus stud owners often give discounts to proven show mares and it ups the babies quality/worth to have a proven mom.

Simply Savvy · 05-12-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IndoRe7435

i ride all the time (showing included)
but i still think i will wait to breed her cause she is still young

There is certainly nothing wrong with that. I don't think a mare would have any more trouble getting in foal at eight or even ten.

05-12-2008, 11:40 AM	#1
IndoRe7435 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 67 Images: 3	Question I was just wondering what you all thought was the right age to breed a mare. Ive heard that it is best to wait until they are four or five but im just not sure. -IndoRe7435

05-12-2008, 11:44 AM	#2
Gallop N Gal Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land O' Cheese Posts: 4,128 Images: 722 Blog Entries: 2	If I had a mare, I personally wouldn't breed her until she has proven that she is broodmare quality(ie, temperment, trainablity, etc.) __________________ *It Takes More Muscles to Frown* ......Than to Smile!**

05-12-2008, 11:51 AM	#4
Simply Savvy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 187 Images: 16	I think it is best to not breed a mare until she is at least four or five, preferably six since that gives her not only time to mature fully but also to be trained and proven a bit under saddle. __________________ No matter what happens, the horse is stronger than you and it is not by force that you work, but with patience and understanding. It's about having an accomplice, not just a tool. -Bartabas

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05-12-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
IndoRe7435 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 67 Images: 3	Thanx that helps. in that case i don't think ill breed her for a while because she is five and still learning! =D

05-12-2008, 11:54 AM	#5
IndoRe7435 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 67 Images: 3	i ride all the time (showing included) but i still think i will wait to breed her cause she is still young