Breeding

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Euro,
I'm really not disgreeing with you, as I also think running a mare early in her pregnancy is ok. But you know that fillies fresh off the track (March/April) might not cycle right away. Of course, it depends on the filly, but sometimes it takes a few months for her system to wind down from the rigors and for her system to rid itself of the "medications", if you know what I mean.
Just my two pennies worth.

Yeah I agree. I should have mentioned that in my post. Thanks as always DTS.

[Thoroughbred Fan]

I'll also add that you don't decide when she gets in-foal. You try like hell with lights, meds, teasers, and a good experienced breeding shed manager to get her in-foal at the right time. There are things like follicles involved which are parts of a horse I don't think they use for racing. Other factors, would include her inner bits working well, how well the previous birth went, how late in the year it is, getting on the particular studs calendar, and if you are shipping the recent foal as well (weather), etc.

For a top mare I would think that late May is as late as you would go and you would never breed her to a lesser stallion simply because of the date. Most stud farms stay open later in the year because of demand. But you can bet Juddmonte isn't going to be breeding Toussaud in June. They'd prefer to skip the year, let her rest and get January foal by whichever top stallion they choose. You make very educated guesses as to which lines will cross well and you stick to them. If you own a top mare, you are not at all concerned with the stud fee.

[Danzig]

it can be tricky tho with an older mare regarding skipping a season...they may not come into season the next year. so maybe a late cover would be advisable, just to ensure less trouble the following year.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Yeah I agree. I should have mentioned that in my post. Thanks as always DTS.

the main problem seems to be that fillies are often kept on 'birth control' so they don't come into heat while racing, that could cause HUGE problems in the shed row at the track.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

the main problem seems to be that fillies are often kept on 'birth control' so they don't come into heat while racing, that could cause HUGE problems in the shed row at the track.

the other problem is when fillies are given exogenous testosterone...those girls don't want to be mothers

[Danzig]

well no wonder they have mustaches than.....

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

well no wonder they have mustaches than.....

the secret is out

[Danzig]

i'll have to ask my secretary if she has had exogenous testosterone...it would explain a lot about her upper lip.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

i'll have to ask my secretary if she has had exogenous testosterone...it would explain a lot about her upper lip.

where do you work I want to be there when you ask...LOL