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Breeding your mare - From choosing a stallion to pregnancy

Here we explain some of the thing you should consider before breeding your mare, how the mare's reproductive cycle works, and what happens when you bring your mare to our breeding station

Time to start thinking about breeding

What is the purpose?

When you start considering breeding your mare, have you thought about why?

Has your mare been injured, is she getting older, or is she no longer suitable as a working horse? Or would you simply like to have a foal from your mare or her bloodline?

Do you plan to keep the foal yourself, or are you considering selling it?

They are many questions to ask yourselft before deciding to breed a foal.

Which qualities do you want to preserve - and what would you like to improve?

When choosing a stallion, it's important to look at your mare's qualities as well as any weaknesses.

What are her strenghts, and what would you like to improve in the next genaration?

You can never completely "compensate for" a weakness simply by choosing the opposite trait in the stallion. For example, if your mare has a short back, choosing a stallion with a long back is not necessarily the right solution. Instead, the aim should be to choose a stallion with a correct, well-balanced conformation.

Temperament is also important. If you a mare with a sharp or sensitive temperament, it may be wise to avoid a stallion known for a similary sharp temperament, a bloodline known for producing particularly strong temperaments, or offspring that are often considered difficult to handle.

The goal is not find a stallion who is the "opposite" of your mare, but rather one who complements her and can contribute desirable qualities to the next generation.

Where can I find a suitable stallion?

There are many excellent stallions available today, which can make the choice difficult.

The breed associations for each breed provide information about approved and available stallions on their websites.

If you are unsure, you always can contact the breeding advisor of your breed association or speak to your breeding station for help when considering which stallion may be the best for your mare. 

COSTS

Breeding a foal involves several different costs, and it can sometimes be difficult to understand what all the different fees mean.

In addition to the costs charges by your chosen breeding station, there are the stallion fees, as well as the costs of keeping a pregnant mare for approximately 11 months and then caring for both mare and foal during the first month and then all costs thats come with having one more horse.

Examples of costs when using our station:

Breeding fee - SEK 4 500 (AI) / SEK 5 500 (TAI)

The breeding fee covers the veterinarian's examinations and assessments of the mare at the station, as well as the work and service we provide for the mare before and during insemination throughout the breeding season.

Accomidation fee - SEK 180/day for a mare without a foal and SEK 200/day for a mare with foal.

Booking / Stud fee

This is a fee charged by the stallion holder for the work and materials involved in handling and collecting semen from the stallion.