as to repeating the breeding, Diane. I don't think my husband will go for that. I have too many horses. I need rid of three big horses. But I do need a little girl in order to get rid of my big mare in order to keep my agriculture exemption. I am pleased with his markings and coloring. This is probably her 4th foal. She was open for the past 3 years. She is nine I think. When can she be bred back? Should she really be bred back this year? Do u think the breeding was good? Do u think we got the L & D Scout line to come out strong? Both parents have L & D Scout grandpa on top side. I recently found out that sire has not been DNA tested , so I must do that to register the colt. Dam has hers. Both parents AMHA and AMHR registered and I did pay and turn a stallion breeding report last year. When should I register him? What do u think about showing him as a yearling? I am not sure I am up to it. Do u still know people that would show him? As time goes on, I would appreciate your expertise on evaluating him for conformation, etc. to see if he is a winner.
I think it was a good breeding, and he is quite nice looking with his markings. Conformation looks good for his age, and we'll have to watch as he matures. You can breed her back any time, as she appears in good weight and healthy. She should have had a "foal heat" by now, or right about now, and you can skip that one if you want, as he was born in June, which seems to be a good time. I bred mine for April/May deliveries because of the heat, but with our weather being so hot so soon, breeding on the foal heat or waiting another cycle is fine. You did very good doing the stallion report, and you can register him at any time, because he is not going to change color, so you're good to go. Sometimes, it's hard to tell their color, but he is definitely a black pinto and won't change. As you say, you will have to pull hair for daddy's DNA testing, but he's just lovely, Clara. We'll watch as he matures for showing, but he looks good now, and I expect him to mature quite nicely. Remember, if you're going to sell a big mare, you have 11 months of pregnancy for a new little one, so you should be able to replace with a new little one and keep your exemption.
You'll have to share more about your other horses! And I know what you're saying. I, too, am not as trim and slim as I was younger. In fact, I'm fat compared to my youth! But, I paid a trainer as I was never really interested in showing myself, as I had only me to feed the herd, so couldn't afford the time away.
He's such a handsome boy!!
