Should you breed your mare?

Horse Crazed · 04-07-2006, 04:29 PM

i said yes to all of them except am i prepared to maybe lose my mare.... NO WAY

Cool Time 84 · 04-08-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shell

Yes.

Too bad if you think otherwise. I got 2 babies out of her already.

and awesome ones too I might add~

Cool Time 84 · 04-08-2006, 01:39 AM

I answered Yes to all the above...

shell · 04-08-2006, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cool Time 84

and awesome ones too I might add~

Thanks. Your so nice!!

Jordan G. · 04-09-2006, 07:26 AM

I think my 3 yr old filly is breeding quality thats for sure Wait another year or so and we can see what she can produce

Thanks,
Jordan

Cool Time 84 · 04-09-2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shell

Thanks. Your so nice!!

Only stating the obvious truth, but you're welcome.

taydajumper93 · 07-01-2006, 06:54 AM

I have a question. My mare has had 3 healthy babies with her old owner, with absolutly no problems. She has speed bloodlines, and is an ex- barrel racer. However she is 19. We were thinking of breeding her, she is breeding sound, in great shape. Do you think it would be worth it, or would she even take?

18KaratSizzle · 03-16-2007, 06:54 PM

thought id bump this because ive seen a lot of posting of horses that do not at all represent the breed or advocate the quality of the breed. So make sure you arnt breeding your horse just because you think they would make a cute foal pop out. That is one of the top 10 horse buying mistakes!! AHH

Horses should be bred because they have outstanding qualities to pass on.

The fact that you love it or think it would have a really cute foal is not an outstanding quality, to consider to breed your mare or stallion.

avasmom · 03-16-2007, 07:08 PM

I answered yes to all of them...however my mare is 19 also and I have little history on her except her bloodlines, so no, I won't breed her and risk her (TOO much risk, if you ask me). I have been toying with the idea...back and forth..for a while now, as there is a stallion coming that I can use for free (absolutely gorgeous...sigh...) and if my mare was 10 years younger, I certainly would go for it.

Sandra-A1 · 03-16-2007, 07:10 PM

For this one....
Does my mare represent a good example of the breed?
I advise getting at least 3 expert opinions....do not trust yourself to evaluate your mare.

Get people who are well known and respected Judges, as well as successful Professional trainers, in your chosen breed or equestrian sport/activity, are good choices to evaluate your mare and give you their professional opinion as to her quality, faults and breeding worthy ness.
Be willing to pay them for their time and expert opinion....if you have to take your mare to them (be it at their place or arranging to meet them somewhere else like at a show) be willing to do it..... IMHO...it is time & money well spent!

04-08-2006, 01:39 AM	#23
Cool Time 84 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 6,024 Images: 849 Blog Entries: 2	I answered Yes to all the above... __________________ *LUCKY B RANCH* http://www.freewebs.com/luckybranch/index.htm *STOP = Spin Tires On Pavement!*

07-01-2006, 06:54 AM	#27
taydajumper93 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Colorado!!! Posts: 3,665 Images: 133	I have a question. My mare has had 3 healthy babies with her old owner, with absolutly no problems. She has speed bloodlines, and is an ex- barrel racer. However she is 19. We were thinking of breeding her, she is breeding sound, in great shape. Do you think it would be worth it, or would she even take? __________________ Jazzie- yearling Clydesdale X (Quarter Horse).

03-16-2007, 06:54 PM	#28
18KaratSizzle Full Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 250 Images: 11	thought id bump this because ive seen a lot of posting of horses that do not at all represent the breed or advocate the quality of the breed. So make sure you arnt breeding your horse just because you think they would make a cute foal pop out. That is one of the top 10 horse buying mistakes!! AHH Horses should be bred because they have outstanding qualities to pass on. The fact that you love it or think it would have a really cute foal is not an outstanding quality, to consider to breed your mare or stallion. __________________ I pride myself in being different from everyone else, I have my own voice and I'm chasing after my dreams.

03-16-2007, 07:10 PM	#30
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,158 Images: 206	For this one.... Does my mare represent a good example of the breed? I advise getting at least 3 expert opinions....do not trust yourself to evaluate your mare. Get people who are well known and respected Judges, as well as successful Professional trainers, in your chosen breed or equestrian sport/activity, are good choices to evaluate your mare and give you their professional opinion as to her quality, faults and breeding worthy ness. Be willing to pay them for their time and expert opinion....if you have to take your mare to them (be it at their place or arranging to meet them somewhere else like at a show) be willing to do it..... IMHO...it is time & money well spent! __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

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04-07-2006, 04:29 PM	#21
Horse Crazed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 643 Images: 6	i said yes to all of them except am i prepared to maybe lose my mare.... NO WAY

04-09-2006, 07:26 AM	#25
Jordan G. Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 74 Images: 19	I think my 3 yr old filly is breeding quality thats for sure Wait another year or so and we can see what she can produce Thanks, Jordan

03-16-2007, 07:08 PM	#29
avasmom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 499 Images: 37	I answered yes to all of them...however my mare is 19 also and I have little history on her except her bloodlines, so no, I won't breed her and risk her (TOO much risk, if you ask me). I have been toying with the idea...back and forth..for a while now, as there is a stallion coming that I can use for free (absolutely gorgeous...sigh...) and if my mare was 10 years younger, I certainly would go for it.