Breed For Success: The Horseman's Guide To Producing Healthy Foals

ISBN: 1592286046

Author: Riley, Rene E.

Condition: Used

As the cost of buying a horse goes up, and with increased interest in training a young horse, more and more people are considering breeding their own animals. To do so can be an ongoing and daunting challenge, but guiding the novice breeder through every step of the way is BREED FOR SUCCESS.Beginning with initial decisions, including whether your mare issuitable breeding stock, the authors address pre-breeding mare care, breeding methods (live cover versus artificial insemination or embryo transplant), stallion selection, and negotiating the breeding contract.Chapters on pregnancy cover broodmare care throughout the gestation period, with an emphasis on recognizing early trouble signs and ways to improve the chances of a healthy mare and foal. With regard to birth, the authors offer suggestions on creating a foal-friendly environment, learning the signs that indicate an impending birth, detailing both routine and problem deliveries, and the foals crucial first twenty-four hours. Written with clarity and authority, BREED FOR SUCCESS is the one book to consult when your thoughts turn toward breeding your mare.