Gucci_b
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Where do I start if I want to put my Mare in foal...Help....
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Bossanova
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Why and what do you want to breed?
What's the mare? Whats she doen before and how old is she?
What's the mare? Whats she doen before and how old is she?
Gucci_b
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The mare is a tb came over from Paris last year, she is 5 years old. she used to be a Trotter (lovely pace) bringing her on for jumping & Dressage. Not sure how to go about putting her in foal (never done it before). Was thinking on may be putting her in foal late this year or next. Not sure what is the best age for a mare..
Bossanova
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Well, there's no point putting her in foal much later than May, poss June.
Personally I'd put off having a foal from her for a few years, unless you specifically want to breed to give yourself a youngster?
She looks very nice, stick her to something maybe tbxirish for an allrounder type
Personally I'd put off having a foal from her for a few years, unless you specifically want to breed to give yourself a youngster?
She looks very nice, stick her to something maybe tbxirish for an allrounder type
Sambertino
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She looks a lovely mare and she is a good age.
May / June would be the best time to get her bred, any later and the foal is a bit young for the winter and always young for his/her age group.
You could take her to one of the breed societies for grading -eg SHB(GB), BWBS or Hanoverian Verband - they take TB mares too and then you will get "good" papers for any foals she has.
What type of foal are you looking to produce? There are several stallion directory websites some have video clips too.
www.stallionsonline.co.uk
www.stallionsdirect.com/index.html
If you are going down the AI route, BEVA www.beva.org.uk/taxonomy_menu/17 have a list of vets on their website who do AI and most will offer an AI package price if they do a lot of AI - www.stallionai.com also do insemination packages, walk in or mares staying for a few weeks.
So a few things to think about!
May / June would be the best time to get her bred, any later and the foal is a bit young for the winter and always young for his/her age group.
You could take her to one of the breed societies for grading -eg SHB(GB), BWBS or Hanoverian Verband - they take TB mares too and then you will get "good" papers for any foals she has.
What type of foal are you looking to produce? There are several stallion directory websites some have video clips too.
www.stallionsonline.co.uk
www.stallionsdirect.com/index.html
If you are going down the AI route, BEVA www.beva.org.uk/taxonomy_menu/17 have a list of vets on their website who do AI and most will offer an AI package price if they do a lot of AI - www.stallionai.com also do insemination packages, walk in or mares staying for a few weeks.
So a few things to think about!
thecantlefamily
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she looks well pretty, i think its a good age, as shes young enough to grow up with her baby, thats if u intend on keeping baby, and all depends on wat u wana do show wise.
Gucci_b
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I would keep her baby that's for sure,(great for my daughter when she is ready to move on up the hands!!). She is a very lovely mare not a bad bone in her body. just need to find the right stud... what hand do i look for in the stud is it like for like as guggi B is 15.2. so much to think about...
Skhosu
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tbh, I wouldn't breed from her until she has a proven record but that's just me. Nice mare
TwigFairweather
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Unless you really want a youngster then I would stick with competing her alone. You can always put her in foal if she needs to take a year off. It is very expensive to put your mare in foal - I've not got much change out of £4k for putting mine in foal! However I really love working with young horses and that's why I am breeding from her (and the fact that she cannot compete any more due to a paddock injury).
Your mare looks lovely, I would stick with having fun with her for now. Also, it is getting late for this year now, maybe sleep on it this winter? Good luck whatever you chose to do, there are so many lovely stallions to choose from...
Your mare looks lovely, I would stick with having fun with her for now. Also, it is getting late for this year now, maybe sleep on it this winter? Good luck whatever you chose to do, there are so many lovely stallions to choose from...
Tia
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Firstly, if I don't say it someone else will; you're signature is MASSIVE - it is supposed to be the size of the little banner at the top of the page (ie. the same size as my signature!) - yours is full size!
Getting back to the topic; you have to figure out what sort of horse you are trying to produce and what you will want it to be able to do. You have to look closely at your mare and then select a suitable stallion who will hopefully compliment what you have in your mare.
You need to look at costs though - the cost of breeding is not cheap - infact you would probably be better buying an already foaled youngster if cost is an issue, because you will likely be able to buy one cheaper.
If you are planning to breed your mare after all thought has gone into it then May/June (as others have said) is the best time.....however I have a mare due to foal in August, not the best time but I knew that risk when I decided to allow her to be bred by my stallion, and it's something we will deal with when it happens. I wouldn't advise breeding at this time of the year though as you will have so many other issues to deal with during the winter etc.
Best of luck whatever you decide to do in the end.
Getting back to the topic; you have to figure out what sort of horse you are trying to produce and what you will want it to be able to do. You have to look closely at your mare and then select a suitable stallion who will hopefully compliment what you have in your mare.
You need to look at costs though - the cost of breeding is not cheap - infact you would probably be better buying an already foaled youngster if cost is an issue, because you will likely be able to buy one cheaper.
If you are planning to breed your mare after all thought has gone into it then May/June (as others have said) is the best time.....however I have a mare due to foal in August, not the best time but I knew that risk when I decided to allow her to be bred by my stallion, and it's something we will deal with when it happens. I wouldn't advise breeding at this time of the year though as you will have so many other issues to deal with during the winter etc.
Best of luck whatever you decide to do in the end.
Chambon
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Breeding a horse takes time, good facilities and a lot of cash. There are also no guarantees at the end of it. If you are breeding to make a cheap horse, it is far cheaper to go out and buy one. If you are breeding because you have a very good mare and you want to breed a foal that you will keep long term it is very worthwhile, but be prepared for a bit of heartache along the way!
Facilities and finance aside, breeding a foal is a huge commitment and breeding from a mare that is unsound or of uneven temperament is not advisable.
If you decided that you do have the necessary time, facilities and finances, then your first step is to book a visit with your vet for a pre-breeding examination (including scan) and a bloodtest and cervical swab. These are to test for CEM (swab) and EVA (blood) as most studs will not accept a mare unless she has a certificate to say that she is clean and free from these.
Then, while you are waiting for the results (up to 10 days or so for CEM) you can stallion shop. Don't just look at what is fashionable or flashy, look for a horse that will compliment your mare and iron out any shortcomings that she may have (for example, if your mare is a little short in the neck, look for a stallion with a really good length of rein).
You need to decide how far you are willing to travel the mare and whether you want AI or natural service. Once you have chosen your stallion, complete a nomination form and book her in. You vet should have been able to tell you where she was in her cycle when he scanned her so you can then work out your dates and calculate when to send her to stud.
Good luck!
Facilities and finance aside, breeding a foal is a huge commitment and breeding from a mare that is unsound or of uneven temperament is not advisable.
If you decided that you do have the necessary time, facilities and finances, then your first step is to book a visit with your vet for a pre-breeding examination (including scan) and a bloodtest and cervical swab. These are to test for CEM (swab) and EVA (blood) as most studs will not accept a mare unless she has a certificate to say that she is clean and free from these.
Then, while you are waiting for the results (up to 10 days or so for CEM) you can stallion shop. Don't just look at what is fashionable or flashy, look for a horse that will compliment your mare and iron out any shortcomings that she may have (for example, if your mare is a little short in the neck, look for a stallion with a really good length of rein).
You need to decide how far you are willing to travel the mare and whether you want AI or natural service. Once you have chosen your stallion, complete a nomination form and book her in. You vet should have been able to tell you where she was in her cycle when he scanned her so you can then work out your dates and calculate when to send her to stud.
Good luck!
htobago
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Nice-looking mare!
Good luck with her, whatever you decide!
Good luck with her, whatever you decide!
Gucci_b
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I no my signature is BIG !! I'm working on that..
amandaco2
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i agree with Tia and chambon!my filly cost me 6k so far-shes one now and had no health issues.
there are quite a few posts about breeding if you do a search.
there are quite a few posts about breeding if you do a search.
Gucci_b
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thanks for all your input..... xx
_jetset_
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I have just bred from my mare, and her foal is now 6 weeks old.
When I first decided to put her in foal, the choice was made because I wanted to breed something for myself. I looked around at A LOT of stallions, and then created a short list. However, when I thought I had made my mind up, I saw a stallion at a show and knew that it had to be him!
However, I had to carefully consider how I would feel if something went wrong. For example, I may have had to deal with a still born foal, my mare dying through complications, or the worst scenario, losing the both of them!
There is also an awful lot of emotional stress when you are breeding. If you look up some of my posts, I am sure you will begin to see the emotional rollercoaster that I went through during the 11 months she was in foal.
If you are prepared for all of that, then I say go for it! But I was so glad when someone prepared me for the worst, because it got everything straight in my head.
As to a stallion type, what is it you want the foal to do? If you are thinking of an eventing/jumping sort then I would be inclined to go for an ID or even an IDxTB. Another nice breed combination for eventing is WBxTB, which is also fantastic for dressage and jumping. You have to first decide what sort of horse you would like to end up with.
When I first decided to put her in foal, the choice was made because I wanted to breed something for myself. I looked around at A LOT of stallions, and then created a short list. However, when I thought I had made my mind up, I saw a stallion at a show and knew that it had to be him!
However, I had to carefully consider how I would feel if something went wrong. For example, I may have had to deal with a still born foal, my mare dying through complications, or the worst scenario, losing the both of them!
There is also an awful lot of emotional stress when you are breeding. If you look up some of my posts, I am sure you will begin to see the emotional rollercoaster that I went through during the 11 months she was in foal.
If you are prepared for all of that, then I say go for it! But I was so glad when someone prepared me for the worst, because it got everything straight in my head.
As to a stallion type, what is it you want the foal to do? If you are thinking of an eventing/jumping sort then I would be inclined to go for an ID or even an IDxTB. Another nice breed combination for eventing is WBxTB, which is also fantastic for dressage and jumping. You have to first decide what sort of horse you would like to end up with.