Archive for April, 2007
Broodmares have special need compared to other horses.
The differences are the amount of feed required and the type of feed used.
The Broodmare goes through different stages of nutritional requirements that can affect the foal and it’s development.. Early Gestation (first 8 months) Late Gestation (Last 3 months) and Lactation (milking)
Broodmares should be in good flesh to conceive.
Body condition is the most important factor affecting the reproductive performance of mares. Mares in good flesh.
- Cycle earlier in the year( daylight may not be as big a factor as condition and energy intake).
- A father horse is called a sire.
- A female horse over 4 years old is called a mare.
- A hand is four inches.
- A horse’s gestation period (time between breeding and birth) is about 11 months, but can be anywhere from 10-12 months.
- A horse is considered adult at age four.
- A horse is generally over 14.2 hh (hands high).
- A male horse over 4 years old is called a stallion.
- A mother horse is called a dam.
- Anything under 14.2 hh is a pony.
- Horses are measured in hands.
