[Arabian_Rider16]

ok here is the situation... i have this mare... her name is Lexi... She is a 4yr old Quarter Horse (the old version)u kno the big feet,wide chest and just large... i have been thinking about breeding her but im not sure... me and my mom want a horse that we can break and train... so if u have any thoughts or anything just put somthin or send me a message... thank you very much!

and have a happy New Year!
~Ericka

[HUS_WP_lovr]

Okay everyone is going to start asking the questions, I know it so I'll do it

Why do you want to breed the mare?
What discipline do you want to breed for?
Are you going to show the baby?
Are you going to keep it or is it a money thing(you will not make any money with the market as it is)?
Why can't you buy a baby instead?
Etc I am sure someone will have another

BTW the old version is called Foundation bred

[Lindsayanne]

You are going to get a lot of replies to this thread.

I'll just say this, I had a foal born this year, a totally healthy, normal pregnancy with just average recommended vet care.... That baby cost me $3000 just to get on the ground, and get through the well foal exam. Then an unexpected and unavoidable illness at 4 days ran me another $800.

Here's betting you could buy a really nice Quarter Horse weanling foal for a fraction of what it costs to breed responsibly.

[*Anna*]

If you have to ask, don't do it.

[kyryah]

Originally Posted by *Anna*

If you have to ask, don't do it.

I agree 100%. If you want a horse to break and train, why not get one that is already on the ground?

My other question is, what does your mare have that is special that she can contribute to the Quarter horse breed? Is her pedigree impressive? Does she have any points? Is there a particular trait that she has that would benefit the Quarter breed as a whole? If the answer is "no," then do not breed. Right now the market is flooded with good quality horses for low prices. You can pick up a weanling foal for a lot less than what your stud fees (to a good quality stallion, and if he is not good quality, why breed to him?) would be, plus vet care, exams, and if there are any birthing emergencies, *shudder,* you could end up with a huge bill.

By picking out a baby that is already on the ground, you can select the kind of traits that you prefer, instead of having to hope and pray that you will get them.

If it is potentially for the money you would make, you probably won't make any, lol.

Hope this helps!

Kristina

[Care To Jazz?]

I agree with what was said above, don't breed just to breed

[Canadian Sage]

I am going to agree with Lindsayanne...bred my mare, it cost me at least $3000 and its still not on the ground yet.

[bay_blnd jmpr07]

Take the stud fee, the shipping, the vet costs for inseminating and shots and add the cost of vet care and possible boarding when things go terribly terribly wrong...That costs a big bundle.

I have an 18 month old colt right now...I didn't breed for him, but bought him as a 1 1/2 month old. I wanted something I could raise and train...The wait is killing me! He still has about 2 years before the real fun part (for me) happens. Right now I'm in the "lull" period...We had the fun stuff, now we're waiting and just remembering, and then the fun stuff starts again.

It's easier (and less expensive) to go out and buy a youngen that has the traits you want.

[Haas Horse Farm]

There is no excuse to breed just to breed when you can buy a foal for $25 at a sale. You also did not say that your mare was registered or anything else about her.

[roxyroller91]

there are so many unwanted horses out there already...why dont you find one of those and buy to train/break etc. Instead of in a couple years realizing you cant afford a baby, and try to sell, and no one buys it because there are already so so many unwanted.

and I agree with what anna said...if you have to ask, dont do it.