Wanting to breed my mare

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Becca2403

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I have a 14.2hh Welsh cob mare, hoping eventually to breed from her to get something a little bigger (as I am 5ft 10) but have no idea what size stallion is suitable. I don't want to cause her any issues with birthing etc. But was looking at about 15.3hh/16hh stallion. Is this too big? Any help much appreciated
 
Photo of my mare. She has the best Section D breeding going (a mix of top bloodlines)

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Can't see any pic but the issue with breeding is you may get a 14.2 final height for foal even to a 16hh stallion. Yes it's likely to maybe get a bit bigger but if you want something 16hh it's not going to be that simple as a 16hh stallion.
 
yeah I understand that part of it. I am aiming for something 15.2hh ish - which is why I wanted advice first. I'm worried that putting her to something too big could cause problems, and wanted to know really, what would be the biggest someone would put her to. there is a photo album of her on my profile. She's not quite carrying enough weight after a tough winter, but she is getting better
 
She looks fine to me! What a nice sort! I'd go for something well-coupled with strength behind the saddle, as like most WCs these days, she's a teensy bit long backed.

Height should be less of an issue, rather than build. Are you looking for something cobby in type, or just something a little taller? I'm a huge fan of the traditional WSD x TB. Really super types that have oodles of scope, they are a really nice, versatile cross with longevity of use and plenty of soundness. If you really want to go for a WB, then try something with a lot of TB in it. Technically a 16hh TB or near-TB shouldn't be a problem, although you can never assume she'll have a problem-free foaling. Or, just off the top of my head, Rollin here on the board has a nice Shagya stallion who is producing some decent types and is a useful sort himself.

Are you looking to AI your mare or go for natural covering?

Good luck in finding what you want.
 
Is she a tad back at the knee, or is the feather misleading me?

TBH, I would buy a youngster (it's what I have done myself) as you get a bit more certainty (although it's still a gamble to some extent) about what you will end up with and you have fewer risks.
 
The best advice anyone can give you is go out and buy a weanling or yearling or even older. That way you can see what you are getting, you don't put your mare at risk and someone else has paid all the stud, keep and vet fees. I know, I was that someone for very many years - one out of three had some sort of conformation or health problem
 
SpringArising said:
That's a beautiful pony OP but she's not good enough conformationally to breed from.
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Could you tell me what is wrong with her conformation? Her family tree are all excellent quality section d cobs, with brilliant conformation. As stated before she is not up to weight/muscle etc, so looks like she has a long thin neck and no topline etc.
 
Every single welshie in existence is well bred :lol: She isnt poor or thin in the photos. You dont want her carrying any more condition than that. Being fat only hides conformation issues though, it doesnt change them.

None of those photos are brilliant, but she is very long backed, doesnt have great limbs with her front legs being particularly poor. I cant really see the back legs to tell from those photos. She has a sloping croup which goes to a low set on tail. Her neck set isnt great either from what I can see and she looks to be thick through the throat.

However, she has a beautiful head and shes a gorgeous colour and I am sure she is your pride and joy. Enjoy her and buy a youngster that will make the height you want and is nicely put together and shows potential for the things you want to do :)
 
Could you tell me what you think of her movement. I know she dishes slightly, but some people have told me she's nice and free, I tend to find her a little tight if that makes sense?[video]https://www.instagram.com/p/BVUP0R-gWek/[/video]
 
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