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Best
Management Practices for Breeding a Mare
Washington
State
University
College
of Veterinary Medicine Equine News Winter 2010
[Reprinted with Permission]
Breeding season for horses usually occurs in the spring. This
makes winter a good time for breeders to plan for the upcoming season.
Though people have many reasons for breeding a horse, whether for
commercial purposes or as a hobby, there are some important factors that
all breeders should consider before getting started.
Click to read
the article
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The
Sport Pony
By
Wendy Ervin, Corvallis, MT
What is a sport
pony? Many people have asked me that question.
The sport pony is a type, not
a breed. A variety of breeds and crossbreds are eligible for
registration.
The sport pony is a kind, athletic pony that stands between 12.2
and 14.2 hand high. Although they are easy keepers, sport ponies are not
the stereotypical short, fat pony that people tend to think of.
They are essentially a scaled-down model of a warmblood, and must have
similar movement and conformation to their larger counterparts. Click
to read the article
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