Breeding

 

Chat Transcript – Ann Myers

EquiSearch's Quarter horse fans chat with the owner and breeder of Zips Chocolate Chip about Chip, breeding trends and stallion promotion. | MORE

 

Breeding the Best in the World

Lisa Wilcox, a member of the USET's dressage squad for the 2002 World Equestrian Games, is based at one of the most famous private stud farms in Germany--Gestuet Vorwerk. She explains how the breeding program works there, and introduces her top competitive stallions for 2002. | MORE

 

How To Estimate a Foal’s Weight

How much dewormer is safe for your foal will depend on his weight. Here's a simple way to estimate your foal's weight during his first 3 months of life. | MORE

 

12 Stallion-Care Myths – Fact or Fiction?

Find out how much you know about stallion care with our fun and informative mythbusters' tour through a modern-day breeding barn. | MORE

 

Foal Vaccinations

Inoculating your foal too soon can be a big mistake. Here's why. | MORE

 

Give Foals Room to Roam

Foals need plenty of turnout to run and play. A recent study indicates that restricting exercise in young horses puts them at risk for cartilage defects. | MORE

 

Foaling Checklist

Your foaling stall is all set up--draft-free, well bedded with straw, and dimly lit. Now, you await the birth of your new foal. Here are seven essential items to keep on hand for your after-foaling duties, plus guidelines on how to handle your mare's afterbirth. | MORE

 

Dressage Stallion For Thoroughbred Mare

Professional Holsteiner breeder Karen Reid answers a reader's question about choosing a proper stud for her Thoroughbred mare. | MORE

 

EQUUS Pop Quiz – Genetics Jumble

Here's a double brainteaser of equine genetic terms! | MORE

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