This message is from: Julie Will <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Viv, I think that in the case of clear congenital health problems, yes, a mare owner would probably reconsider and elect not to breed. There are a number of "plain", average mares out there that are perhaps too long bodied or a little straight in the stifle or sickle hocked, toed in or toed out, ewe necked, too light or too heavy of bone, etc. A good stallion can correct a number of these faults and as stallion owners, perhaps we can help the mare owner make a good decision about which stallion would be the best option for the mare, rather than just turning them away to go breed to the neighbor's horse. Yes these are not "top quality" mares, but still are mares that could produce a foal better than themselves if bred to the right horse. And I'm not talking about putting these mares into a breeding herd.
Congratulations on your successes with Marnix!!! Julie
