Caslick 101

This tiny surgery can be a big fix for some broodmares. One of the most successful veterinary procedures in the field of assisted equine reproduction is one of the oldest – the Caslick surgery.

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Horse-Breeding Tips to Get a Great Foal

There’s nothing cuter than a newborn foal. But getting one on the ground requires a lot of preparation and forethought. Stallion selection and mare care are just two of the elements you need to factor in.

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Horse-Breeding Tips to Get a Great Foal

There’s nothing cuter than a newborn foal. But getting one on the ground requires a lot of preparation and forethought. Stallion selection and mare care are just two of the elements you need to factor in.

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Breeding Soundness Examinations for Mares and Stallions

When adding a new mare to the broodmare band or a putting a new stallion in the breeding shed, you need to consider more than just bloodlines, conformation and pedigree. If the new mares are not pregnant, a breeding soundness exam is usually a good investment.

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Horse-Breeding History: Mr San Peppy

This stallion sired a legacy of cutting and ranch horses with immense talent and the temperaments to challenge cowboys.

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Miss Olene

She made her mark on horse-breeding history by passing along some speedy genes. Miss Olene was a product – and a producer – of American Quarter Horse racing royalty.
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Santa Lucia Farm – Dedication to Every Client and Every Patient

Foal season is here! In Santa Ynez, California at Santa Lucia Farm, beautiful new horses are already making their appearance thanks to their full service breeding and foaling facility.

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Great Pine

Larry Rose of Ohio started squirreling away money in a savings account when he was 15, the year he won the open honor roll title in trail. He wasn’t sure what he was saving for, but if the opportunity knocked, he wanted to answer.

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Cleaning a Stallion’s Sheath During Breeding Season

Question: How often should a stallion’s sheath be cleaned during the breeding season? We consulted the experts at the American Association of Equine Practitioners for answers. Answer: Cleaning a stallion’s sheath during breeding season is an important part of proper management. The horse should be teased so that he achieves an erection, and washed with warm water. Do not use soaps or disinfectants...

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The Changing Landscape of Quarter Horse Genetics, Part 1

Talk to an equine geneticist long enough, and you are bound to hear two assertions made about the American Quarter Horse breed that sound like opposites:

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Horse-Breeding History: Kaweah Bar

Kaweah Bar won his first start, at Bay Meadows in 1968, by 3 1/2 lengths. That was just a sign of things to come from the “Palomino Express,” the darling of the $2 bettors.

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