Our Horse Breeding category is dedicated to supporting breeders, mare owners, and anyone curious about the breeding process. From selecting stallions and managing broodmares to foaling prep, genetics, and young horse care, these articles offer guidance grounded in experience and horsemanship. Whether you’re new to breeding or a seasoned pro, this section helps you make informed, responsible decisions for the next generation of equine partners.
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Locoweed and Horses: A Toxic Combo
Read more: Locoweed and Horses: A Toxic ComboLocoweed, also known as crazyweed, is a type of plant that belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae) and is native to North and Central America. It is known for its toxic properties, which can cause serious health issues in livestock and wildlife that consume it. Locoweed contains toxic alkaloids, such as swainsonine and selenium, which…
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Making ‘true’ equine IVF a reproducible success
Read more: Making ‘true’ equine IVF a reproducible successBy: Katherine Unger Baillie | Kbaillie@Upenn.Edu Assisted reproduction has become an invaluable technique for horse owners hoping to pass on to another generation the characteristics of cherished and successful animals. But for decades, one of the most common methods used in assisted reproduction in humans and other animals—standard in vitro fertilization (IVF)—has been stubbornly difficult to…
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Una moved to Colorado in 2007 and started the Colorado Horse Forum as a way to meet other equestrians in the area. Una now rides and competes in dressage. She operates a small dressage horse breeding program in Castle Rock.
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