Stallions in Ohio

[TRACYQH]

I'm on the fence about breeding my mare. She is 10 years old and has never been bred, nor is she registered. I work for a Standardbred breeding farm, but none of the veterinarians have experience with minis. We only do A.I. and can palpate the mares.

Are minis all live cover? I also worry about dystocias. They are hard enough in regular sized horses, I can imagine how they are in minis.

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Standards Equine]

I breed warmbloods but I adore standardbreds. I have a gelding, he's got more heart than any horse ought to. He'll stay with me for the rest of his life.
While I breed, albeit on a very small scale, I would encourage you to buy a mini that's already on the ground. I'm not sure about your area, but in mine, they're a dime a dozen, literally, there are so many and even more are neglected. We paid $50 for our dynamite little girl (unregistered as well) and she's the best thing on 4 legs. Several others have come through out place for free. What that speaks to is overproduction, like puppies... So rather than breeding with potential for problems for your lovely little mare, why not buy what you want already on the ground?

 

[TRACYQH]

They are hard to find in my area.