How much does it cost to get a foal?
31/08/2023
Whatever your breeding project, whatever your profile as a breeder, you've probably already asked yourself the following question: how much does it cost to produce a foal? Of course, each breeder will answer this question individually, depending on his or her structure, system (or lack of system!), number of mares, and many other factors, but...
Stallion agent focus: S.E.H Equine.
24/08/2023
S.E.H Equine is a project initiated and directed by the British Ann Pearce. Thanks to her extensive experience in the UK and abroad in the breeding industry (including being recruited as yard manager for PS Flyinge and partners, Sweden), Ann Pearce was well equipped to launch her own stallion semen business.
The foal's first months: managing its diet
11/08/2023
You've been dreaming of having your foal born for a long time... Now it's here, the foaling has gone well, the mother and foal are in good health, and you've fallen under the spell of this little creature who's just shown the tip of his nose! You may have wondered about your mare's diet when you decided to breed her, but the foal's diet is...
Feeding the broodmare: the basics you need to know
09/08/2023
Feeding the broodmare plays a fundamental role in the success of your breeding project. Depending on the physiological stage, the broodmare will have specific nutritional requirements. Here are a few points to bear in mind to optimise your broodmare's physical condition during the breeding, gestation and lactation periods.
Ermelo World Young Horse Championships: dressage stallions listed on FoalR and their offspring got noticed!
08/08/2023
As every year, the greatest young dressage horses met in the Netherlands, at Ermelo, to compete in the World Championships for 4 to 7 year olds! Here's a look back at the fine performances of the stallions listed on FoalR and their offspring ⤵️
Stallion fertility: what you need to know
13/07/2023
Before choosing a stallion for his mare, any breeder or future breeder establishes various criteria that will influence his final decision, and the stallion's fertility is an important element that directly conditions the success of a breeding project. There are many aspects to stallion fertility, and it is advisable to be aware of them so that...
Foaling: best practice
10/07/2023
For novice and experienced breeders alike, foaling remains a special moment, often combining stress and excitement. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the arrival of a newborn foal.
Care of the newborn foal
08/07/2023
Although nature is often well-crafted and newborn foals quickly become independent, it is in the breeder's best interests to be familiar with good practice and to know how to recognise 'normal' behaviour and behaviour that should worry him if he is to be able to react appropriately in the event of a problem. Here's an overview of what to look...
New stallions on FoalR!
22/06/2023
An overview of stallions recently arrived on FoalR below ⤵️
Showjumping stallion Candy de Nantuel, sire of winners!
19/06/2023
We've been talking about him from an early age... and there's no sign of him stopping! Breeders put their trust in him very early on, and many of them are already enjoying great success with his offspring! Candy de Nantuel is both a brilliant sporting career full of promise, and a sire whose young offspring are already making a name for...