The breeding of a foal from your own horse is a very special activity, and one that should not be undertaken without a great deal of thought and planning. The breeding of a foal can be the most rewarding of activity, but also the most heartbreaking.
Popularity
The breeding of horses, being a necessary and integral part of all equine related activities, it is a very popular activity. especially with people who for a variety of reason cannot ride for a period of time.
Location
It is normal for the mare to be taken to the stallion of your choice for mating. The mare is kept in her normal surroundings during pregnancy, (preferably at grass). Close to the birth time the mare should be brought near to a suitable stable.
Age
Although children can be involved with the breeding of a foal, Breeding horses is an activity for adults who are fully experienced in horsemanship, and able to make rational decisions.
Ability
A sound knowledge of equine husbandry.
Description
The breeding of horses is activity of four parts; planning, anticipation, rearing and realising the potential. Much overlooked by the amateur planning is by far the most important phase it is the foundation on which to build your horse. Considerations are the mares potential? what you want from the foal? and choice of stallion? Anticipation the most frustrating and exciting phase and largely out of your control, (What sex will the foal be? What will it look like? Will it be easy an birth?).
Dedication
Rearing demands the extra dedication associated with all young animals, it is a dedication few can resist when a young foal is involved. To realise a young horses potential will involve breaking (training) the horse to saddle or harness. Although this can be done successfully by the ammeter breeder it is better done professionally, thus avoiding the horse picking up bad habits or being untrustworthy.
Potential
The potentials of breeding your own foal, are many. From the initial birth, the sight of mother and foal grazing together, to the foal growing into an adult horse and realising all the potential you had planned and dreamed of.
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Related Activities
The breeding of horses is closely associated with all other equine related activities. It also shares many (most) of the features experienced in the breeding of other animals, Breeding animals 87, R.B.S.T. 88, Dog breeding 207.
Cost
The breeding of a foal by a person who has only one or perhaps two horses is an activity of satisfaction and achievement, it is rarely an activity of financial gain and it would be unwise to breed a horse with potential profit as your main intention.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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