Breeding Q&A
Q: What is the gestation of a mare?
A: The average gestation of a mare is 342 days. It is not uncommon for mares to foal between 335 and 360 days. Miniature horses have a slightly shorter gestation. see foaling calculator
Q: When should I breed my mare after she has foaled?
A: Many owners wonder if it is best to breed a mare on her "Foal Heat" or wait until her "30 Day Heat". We are happy to offer information on the subject, but meanwhile we have included this handy reference article from Colorado State University for your convenience.
Q: What will it cost to breed my mare at Peak View Animal Hospital Equine Reproductive Services?
A: At Peak View, we have no chute fee, and you only pay for the work we do. The average cost for a healthy mare is around $400 per cycle.
Q: What about using recipient mares and the whole embryo transfer thing?
A: Peak View offers many recipient mare options, including using PVAH recip mares through day 25, PVAH recip mares full term, or your own recip mare. See our packages and prices under Mare & Foal Services or call us for details.
Q: How can I save money breeding my mare?
A: We share your goal of getting your mare settled as quickly and inexpensively as possible. You can often save money by administering estrumate at home on a Friday and presenting your mare for breeding evaluation the following Monday. You can also save costs by having us do all reproductive work on an outpatient basis, avoiding board. Ask us for details about other money-saving options we have available.
Q: Do I have to breed to Peak View's Resident Stallions, or can I breed my mare to any stallion?
A: In addition to offering the services of our Resident Stallions, Peak View's Equine Reproductive Services acts as a shipping and receiving center for fresh cooled or frozen semen from any stallion in the world. As long as the shipping stallion has a routine collection schedule and shipping calendar, we can handle all your breeding needs, to any stallion, any breed, anywhere.
A: The average gestation of a mare is 342 days. It is not uncommon for mares to foal between 335 and 360 days. Miniature horses have a slightly shorter gestation. see foaling calculator
Q: When should I breed my mare after she has foaled?
A: Many owners wonder if it is best to breed a mare on her "Foal Heat" or wait until her "30 Day Heat". We are happy to offer information on the subject, but meanwhile we have included this handy reference article from Colorado State University for your convenience.
Q: What will it cost to breed my mare at Peak View Animal Hospital Equine Reproductive Services?
A: At Peak View, we have no chute fee, and you only pay for the work we do. The average cost for a healthy mare is around $400 per cycle.
Q: What about using recipient mares and the whole embryo transfer thing?
A: Peak View offers many recipient mare options, including using PVAH recip mares through day 25, PVAH recip mares full term, or your own recip mare. See our packages and prices under Mare & Foal Services or call us for details.
Q: How can I save money breeding my mare?
A: We share your goal of getting your mare settled as quickly and inexpensively as possible. You can often save money by administering estrumate at home on a Friday and presenting your mare for breeding evaluation the following Monday. You can also save costs by having us do all reproductive work on an outpatient basis, avoiding board. Ask us for details about other money-saving options we have available.
Q: Do I have to breed to Peak View's Resident Stallions, or can I breed my mare to any stallion?
A: In addition to offering the services of our Resident Stallions, Peak View's Equine Reproductive Services acts as a shipping and receiving center for fresh cooled or frozen semen from any stallion in the world. As long as the shipping stallion has a routine collection schedule and shipping calendar, we can handle all your breeding needs, to any stallion, any breed, anywhere.
