RE: Age of mare at first foaling

This message is from: Frederick J Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Vanessa, In most ways it depends on the maturity of the mare. Some of my mares have not really matured, and are ready for motherhood until age 5. IMHO anything younger can still be considered a teenager. Fjords seem to mature later

RE: Age of mare at first foaling

bred a mare for the first time at age 15, for example? Best, Vanessa ---Original Message--- From: Frederick J Pack Date: 7/14/2006 11:59:03 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Age of mare at first foaling This message is from: Frederick J Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Age of mare at first foaling

This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/14/2006 1:39:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My personal minimum age to breed is age 4...preferably age 5. * * * * * * Well Said Fred! I too prefer to wait till a mare is 4 before breeding her for

RE: Age of mare at first foaling

This message is from: Frederick J Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vanessa, Have a vet give her a good physical first, then ask HIM/HER for their opinion. If the mare is healthy, there should be absolutely not reason not to. Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus. Fred and Lois Pack