Breeding and Raising Good Quality Riding Horses

Breeding good quality mares to good quality stallions produce that great foal we are all looking. No matter what breed of horse you plan on raising the importance of quality always comes first. Whether you are looking for raise a foal to become that great trail horse, show horse, family horse or pet you always need quality. When I think of quality I think of quiet, good minded, good conformation, strong bone and feet, kind eye, willing to please attitude and athletic ability. We believe you do need these qualities in both the sire and the dam to get that all around good foal. It's always nice to add a little color for instance if you prefer a buckskin, palomino, dun, black or nice paint horse.

When you have a mare and are looking for a stallion to cross with her you need to consider many things. One of our first is the conformation of the mare and what we want to improve. Then you look for a stud that has some of the same good qualities your mare has and then some of the qualities in the stud that are needed to make that great foal. For instance, if I had a mare that had a more common head I would try to find a stud that has a smaller more refined head. If I had a mare with a short neck maybe find a stud with a little longer neck if that is what you want to improve. Disposition is one of the main qualities to look for when breeding and should never be over looked. You will hear people say "I have a mare that is nasty or unfriendly so I don't enjoy riding her ...I'll just use her as a broodmare". This is wrong and if people would think about it why would you want to breed a bad disposition and have that horse produce foals that could carry on the same bad quality?

It's also very important to consider the facility you have when raising foals and whether or not you have the time to care for both the mare and foal. If you are breeding for an early foal you have to consider shelter and whether or not you can keep the foal warm enough in bad weather. Foals are healthy outside and if the timing is good for you it is always nice to have them foal in May when the grass is green and the foal can be outside or depending on what state you live in and the climate. Many breeders that show like to have the foals born as early as January and February so they have a head start for the showing season. Many have heated barns for the early foaling mares or foal blankets to keep them warm or of course if you are in the warmer climate areas this might not be a concern. Overall, there is a lot to consider when deciding to breed your mare.

Every breeder has their own way of worming, vaccinating etc. We like to worm the mares and give them a 4-way (Eastern,Western,Tetanus,Flu) shot a month before they foal and then worm the mare the day after she foals. We normally will worm the foal at day 7 and then every month until they are a year old. We recommend that you get with your veterinarian to get a worming and vaccinating schedule that works for you. It is very important to keep the foals wormed on a regular basis to avoid colic and to stay healthy and strong. Again please consult with your veterinarian for the correct vaccinations and wormers.

Imprinting the foal is very important. This consists of spending time with the foal and touching it all over will build trust and the foal will soon consider you a friend. Putting a halter on the foal and leading it around when it is young is much easier than when it is older and too big to handle. Touching the legs, ears and feet always helps to keep the foal tame and trusting people. The foal will rely on their dam for the first week or so but as the foal grows older will start to explore their surroundings. It's very important to keep things out of the stall and pasture that the foal can get caught up in or hurt on. It is best to have a safe fence or stall with not sharp edges or places where the foal get their head caught or hurt.

One of the most important things to remember is to not breed for quantity but for quality. There are too many unwanted horses in the world and when deciding to breed make sure you are aware of the responsibilities and care needed for these horses. Raising a foal is a joyful experience and can be very rewarding.

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J & J PAINTS AND QUARTER HORSES IS A BREEDING RANCH THAT SPECIALIZES IN BREEDING AQHA AND APHA HORSES

Dodgeville, Wisconsin - 2009-01-13 - J & J Paints and Quarter Horses is a Breeding Ranch that specializes in breeding AQHA and APHA horses. While specializing in black and white tobiano horses we also are strong breeders of AQHA black, buckskin, palomino and cremello horses. Visit our website at www.jjpaintsandquarterhorses.com for photos and information on our stallions. One of our newest stallions at stud is San Peppy Scotch an AQHA 2006 Cremello Stallion. He's big and he's pretty and will be standing at stud her at J & J Paints and Quarter Horses, LLC. Our big black AQHA stallion JRS Ebony Socks has been standing here for many years and continues to produce those big black horses with the most gentle dispositions. Our paint stallions Royal Dreamwalker and Zip By Chance consistently produce beautiful black and white foals that are gentle and quiet with that "show horse" look. Our blue roan stallion "Genuine McLeo" is for sale and he is a big pretty AQHA blue roan stallion. He's a 95% roan producer and he stands around 16hds. We are located in Dodgeville, WI and we can ship cooled semen and also can breed on the farm. For International customers you can utilize our frozen semen on any of the stallions.

Through the years we have enjoyed so much the pleasure of selling to families and children. Our focus here at J & J Paints and Quarter Horses is to specialize in selling to all kinds of riders from beginner to intermediate. We have horses that are well broke for trails and shows and also have those young started horses that have been home raised here on our farm. When you come to our farm you will find well trained horses and most have a little added color as a bonus. Whether you are looking for a show horse, trail horse, family horse or just a nice farm pony...we have a nice selection to pick from. Feel free to email us at jjhorses@mhtc.net for more information or give us a call (608) 924-3901 or (608) 341-8144 and one of our friendly staff will answer your questions. Happy Trails to you all!

J & J Paints and Quarter Horses, LLC

Specializing in Family/4-h Trail and Show Horses http://www.jjpaintsandquarterhorses.com

Contact: Jill Johnston Yoder

2525 Lease Drive Dodgeville, WI 53533

Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53533

United States

phone: (608) 341-8144

fax: (608) 341-8144

url: http://www.jjpaintsandquarterhorses.com/

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HOW TO BUY HORSES ONLINE?

When buying the right kind of horse it has to be made sure that the seller is being honest and not diplomatic while answering questions even though the best pictures and information related to horses available would endorse the website. Therefore, it is worthwhile to notice the online rating of the seller whom one is about to buy from. The horse should not only be healthy but of sound mind as well and good at socializing with new owners especially when it comes to buying grown up horses. Likewise, a horse should not be too young either, else most of the cost would turn out to be training related as compared to the original cost incurred while buying it in the first place. However, it also depends on the owner as to what age of horse is preferred.

For online purchases, often it is noticed that a separate sections are maintained for different categories, such as horse feed, hay, latches, horse saddles, horse jewellery etcetera. Therefore, it becomes much easier and organized to search for the perfect item sought as opposed to print classified advertisements that dump everything into one category of livestock or horses.

In terms of ratings made the level of seriousness of both the seller and buyer could be well evaluated. Ratings for the seller show how honest he/ she is for dealing with online horse sales and those made for the buyer show how serious the person is while coming up to a final purchase decision.

Great precaution has to be taken, especially while buying horses online. Those sold through online auction should be definitely avoided as usually this type of sale is a characteristic of those horses which are either belong to poor breed or which people are unwilling to buy. Similarly, a horse should not be bought just because it would be a good riding companion someday, a horse should be bought that would be more compatible for you in accordance to your experience of even amateur level.

There are other various important things to know before buying the horse, for instance, whether it ever kicks, bites, becomes colic or even has a slightest of tendencies to colic. How regular have the visits been to a veterinarian answer the horse’s health related queries which would also include it’s vaccination whether completed or ongoing. Finding out the last time the horse was ridden and if it is green broke are essentials of through research based on horses before buying them. Furthermore, the temperament of the horse should also be brought to one’s knowledge. This should be done by asking questions regarding whether it has been kept with other horses or stabled alone. This helps in coming to a conclusion about the behaviour of the horse with people and how social an animal it is or whether any further training would be required.

It is advisable to request a purchase agreement as it serves to protect the rights of both the buyer and the seller. This would include mutually agreed payment mode and time, circumstances of a void contract, trail period if any and the shipment procedure of the horse. Moreover, as discussed about last visit to the vet, a purchase health examination and negative Coggins test should also be asked for. The latter is a test for infectious anemia which a viral disease that cannot be cured. Even though many states demand this test, great precaution has to be taken where it is not part of the law so that the horse you are buying is free of any such vulnerability.

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