Are Thoroughbred Racehorses Being "(In)bred to Death?"
The Thoroughbred holds one of the oldest recorded pedigrees. There exists ongoing concern that the ever-narrowing gene pool of the Thoroughbred may be restricting genetic progress both athletically and reproductively, and contributing to an eventual increased frequency of heritable disease.
Find out information on breeding horses, including videos and information on how to get started with a mating program. Watch horse mating, breeding and pregnancy videos.
Knowing what to expect during your mare's pregnancy and the foal's birth can be life-saving to both the dam and the foal.
Congratulations! You're about to experience one of the most rewarding experiences of horse ownership: the arrival of your long-awaited foal. Here's what you should have on hand.
Anyone who has had an overdue mare can easily recognize these seven stages of foaling -- in themselves, that is. After nearly a year of waiting for the foal's arrival, we do get a bit impatient!