Is this possible ?

[Dutch1horse]

Im going away to work for a year so was going to put my horse on loan but after a couple of viewings I just can't be bothered with it all really. So I was wondering if there's such a thing as a broodmare loan ? I was thinking of contacting some breeding yards and seeing if they'd take her for a year and breed from her ? And obviously keep the foal at the end. She's a lovely mare and I wanted to breed from her in the long run so this would be a perfect situation. Thanks for reading ! Any advice would be great !!

 

[TJP]

There is, I have one at the minute. The mare I have is very well bred, conformationally correct, has had 2 previous foals and has wins under her belt. Your girl would really need similar to above to be of interest at the minute. Also not a great time of the year, she won't be covered until spring & it will be approx 2 years before she could be handed back to you.

 

[magic104]

As we are at the end of this season it would have to be longer then a year. The mare is in foal for 11mths from next year & then 6mths for weaning. I am not sure how many studs would want to keep an empty mare through the winter, probably would depend on her breeding/type/what she has to offer. What one person thinks of as well bred can differ from another. As for conformation again what one person thinks of as good conformation another might not agree.

 

[emlybob]

I am in agreement with a comment made above. It is a great idea to offer a mare out on breeding loan if she is serious quality, however the time of year is not good for breeders and it would mean someone keeping her throughout the winter and I for one wouldn't want to do this not only is i costly but there is of course always a chance that she won't take.

If she is well bred and good quality the you might fnd someone who will take her on but ur chances are difnately limited now.

 

[Polotash]

If she isn't perfectly put together she could still be used as an embryo donor mare... personally I wouldn't tho... They have to be roomy for this, so cobs and 16 hands plus preffered. Think the Beaufort embryo website has more info.

As other people say it's wrong time of year anyway... think you might have to put her on loan as you previously planned. Perhaps a local equestrian college would take her at this time of year (i.e. academic year start) if she is suitable size and temperament?