Category Archives: problems

Individual Tuition

Posted: | December 17, 2020

One-on-one Horse Breeding Training While we are renowned for offering short courses on the subject of horse breeding worldwide, we not infrequently encounter people either at the courses or through our website who are in need of more specific one-on-one horse breeding training. Perhaps they do not own stallions but want to learn more about the reproductive aspects… Read More: Individual Tuition »

You’re Ready to Breed Your Mare – But is the Semen OK?

Posted: | December 15, 2020

The Semen Looked Bad – Or Is It? Maybe not as bad as you think! A review of what constitutes a cooled semen dose, looking at some newer research and older dogma. By Jos Mottershead and Kathy St. Martin During the course of the breeding season – especially on the EquineRepro Facebook Group that we manage – we… Read More: You’re Ready to Breed Your Mare – But is the… »

Cryptorchid – Types and Determination

Posted: | November 5, 2020

Cryptorchidism in the colt – This article describes the different forms, tests, resolutions and outcomes of cryptorchidism seen in the male horse (colt or stallion). by Jos Mottershead Prior to a colt foal being born his testicles are “stored” within the abdominal cavity. Shortly before birth they descend through the inguinal ring, and into the scrotum. Sometimes for… Read More: Cryptorchid – Types and Determination »