horse breeding

Horse breeding is the practice of mating selected horses to produce desirable traits in their offspring. Breeders consider factors like genetics, conformation, temperament, and performance potential in their choices. There are various breeding goals, including improving racing speed, jumping ability, or desired physical characteristics. The process involves careful management of the breeding pair's health through veterinary care and nutrition. Breeding can be done naturally or through artificial insemination. Once a mare is pregnant, the gestation period lasts about 11 months, after which a foal is born and gradually trained for specific roles or disciplines.