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From:Raytown, MO
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posted 09-04-2003 02:12 PM         

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i've never bred horses before, so i was wondering if one year was too young for a filly to have a foal. thanx!!!!

Asailya

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posted 09-04-2003 03:53 PM         

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yes a yr old filly shouldnt be having foals she is still only a baby do u think she may be pregnant or where u goint to have her bred from

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posted 09-04-2003 05:50 PM         

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i was just curious. i wasn't going to breed her or anything, it was just a thought that came into my mind, in case i ever did decide to breed her.

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posted 09-05-2003 01:11 AM         

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if ever you decide to breed her i would suggest asking you vet for advice when is the best age and so on i havent owned a horse for about 8 years so i am abit rusty on this but your vet will explain it all to you

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From:Hernando, Ms. Desoto County
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posted 09-20-2003 06:45 PM         

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I have been breeding for years and I can tell you that your filly is going to put on her most growth by the time she is 3 and if you breed her before then you could interfer with her maximum growth potential. Most fillies will come into season about 20 months of age, that doesn't mean that they should be breed. Without the experience needed to take care of a mare in foal you should probably enjoy your filly and let her grow to her maximum, which is at about 5 years of age. after years of experience which you will gain by raising this filly you will have a better idea if breeding and raising foals is what you want to do. At any time you do decide this is what you want to do, seek out good information,via book, articles or speak to a breeder and get lots of advice.
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From:Columbus, Tx ,USA
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posted 12-01-2003 11:11 AM         

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NEVER BREED ANY HORSE MALE OR FEMALE BEFORE 4 YEARS OF AGE!!!!!

This can be fatal to a young horse. the pressures of birthing can acutally damage the insides of your horse and can lead to death or serious injuries.

A horse is not fully grown until it reaches 5 years of age.

Please consult a veterinarian if you have further questions.

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