Selling and Importing Mares vs. Geldings

…who perform better for their riders than geldings do. Also, during breeding season, which is from March/April through October/November, mares go into estrus/heat cycles for five to seven days every 21 days. As…

A Fresh Look at Fencing

…stallion, broodmares and foals separate. He has since ended his breeding program and now owns two 22-year-old retired mares, seven youngsters, aged 6 and under, and two mini mules. He…

EIA Remains A Problem In The U.S.

…membranes (e.g. breeding). Casual contact between horses will not spread EIA, but reusing needles on horses and biting flies can. Symptoms Of EIA Symptoms of EIA include fever, severe anemia,…

Where Are Your Priorities

…going into the horse-breeding business (never for the faint of heart nor short of cash), why, oh why, didn’t they invest in basic preventive health care for those horses?  Yes,…

Insurance: Make It An Easy Decision

…records, breeding record, and appraisal are all factors as well. Value increases with show, race, performance or breeding records. Some companies use formulas. For example, a stallion could be valued…