A little advice?

[Trot-on]

Hi all,

This is rather an odd post but have been thinking about it recently and was wondering if people could offer helpful advice?

I am looking to put my mare into foal in roughly 2 years time, but for me researching it now and at no great pace will mean im completly prepared. Any tips on finding a suitable stallion, (shes a highland) and how to prepare for the covering (she is maiden) and the pregnancy. Its not 100% as yet, as will need to get her in foal- but it is somthing im 99% sure i want to do.
Im a first timer aswell, so any general advice will be greatly recieved. (the foal is not likley to be sold on as evenutally that could replace her ridden wise)

Thanks for reading this, and hope everyones foals are happy, healthy and enjoying the glorious weather we are having at the moment!!

[brindlerainbow]

You are doing completely the right thing spending time researching and getting yourself and your mare prepared. Very best of luck

[Trot-on]

Thanks, i want to be totally prepared for anything hence starting looking at it all now

[Guestless]

If you're looking for a Highland, then I would recommend getting to as many shows as possible to check some out in the flesh - definitely worth a visit to RHS in June depending on where you live or Highland Breed Show in July.

There are a few nice Highland stallions down south, but IMO the best choice is in Scotland and it's worth travelling to get the right one if you want to breed the best foal possible.....and remember it costs as much to keep a bad 'un as a good 'un

[Trot-on]

Thanks Guestless, i will make sure i find the best stallion for her, no matter the distance

[horseyll81]

I would suggest thinking about the sort of horse that you would really like to get out of her...I would reccommend sticking with the pure bred Highland if your mare has good lines and is registered as it opens up more opportunity for you with regards to showing and if need be in the long term, selling on.
There isn't really a huge amount you can do to prepare your mare, however it might be worth taking a note of when she is in season and how often they occur as this will help when the time comes!
My mare was covered on the 6th and 8th May, but was acting strange 2 weeks later...she is now back at the stud as she came in to season a week early!! They are all very different!!
Good luck and well done in making yourself so well prepared x