Breeding and Reproduction

Horse breeding from planning through foal care

Equine Colic Risk Factors

Feeding Metabolic Broodmares

If your broodmare is overweight and/or has metabolic problems, her foal could be at risk. Here’s how you can keep both horses safe during pregnancy.

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Breeding Older Mares

Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? There are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.

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How to Feed Your Horse

How To Feed Your Horse

Learn about feeding basics, from hydration and forage to feeds and supplements, so you can make the best nutritional choices for your horse.

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8 Steps for Breeding Your Mare

Are you planning to breed your mare? Taking a systematic, step-by-step approach to managing each mare, in partnership with your veterinary team, can help cultivate success.

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