Breeding season for horses usually occurs in the spring. This makes winter a good time for breeders to plan for the upcoming season. Although people have many reasons for breeding a horse, there are ...

Anytime veterinarians talk about breeding the problem mare, it always develops into a lively, animated discussion. The Table Topic on Breeding the Problem Mare was no different at the 2009 American ...

Nearly as important as a mare having a foal is getting her bred back to have next year’s baby. Breeding on foal heat is an old management strategy aimed at doing just that. It is the first heat cycle ...

Barbara D. Livingston Practical Joke topped the stallion ranks with 277 mares covered in 2024. Practical Joke was the busiest stallion in North America in 2024, The Jockey Club reported, as it ...

DEAR DR. WELDY’S: We are thinking of breeding our mare this spring. What should we do beforehand in order to be ready to take her to the stallion? DEAR READER: The first thing is to decide when you ...

To ensure long-term stability, owner/breeder Jeff Jeans proposes states in the Southwest should consider banding together to create a unified racing and breeding program ...