Is it possible foir a 14hh yearling stud to breed a 15.2 hh 3yr old filly?

Question

i have heard they can breed that young but i seen him trying to mount the filly he was unsuccesful, is he just too young or what, our neighbors have a 14.1 hh 3 yr. old stud and he breeds big mares.

Answer 1

Where's there's a will there's typically a way with the young.

I'd move your filly out fast.

All it takes is for him to be on the high side of the hill and that filly to be on the low side to get the job done if he'd dropped.

Answer 2

It is possible....  but will depend on the yearling's maturity.

Answer 3

He most definently can do it but if he hasn't learned how to breed properly it may take a while. The best thing is to start him with a seasoned broodmare to show him the ropes. If this filly is calm enough to stand while being mounted, you could dig into the ground and back her down into the hole slightly and let him mount. He may be too small right now to do so on his own.

Answer 4

Because he is so young, I would not expect him to breed. He shouldn't breed until he is at least two and reaching maturity. But height-wise, it is perfectly possible.

Answer 5

yep, some horses can breed at that young of an age, now would be a good time to geld him or separate him.  And a draft mare will lay down to let a mini breed to her, so size is no issue if a mare wants to be bred.

Answer 6

ehhh....probably not but mayb if the blue moon was out that nite...

Answer 7

Yes it is possible for a colt that young to breed. Trust me. My favorite boy bred his pasture mate when they were BOTH yearlings. It is frowned upon, and most breed organizations that I've heard of won't allow the registration of any offspring if the stallion is under the age of 2.

And mares are extremely smart when it comes to breeding. We have a few cutting stallions that are around 14 hh too and I when we use to do live covers(we're strictly AI and shipped s***n due to the increase in EHV) I would see mares actually stand on a slope or hill with their rears sloping up so the stallion could have enough leverage to breed. h**l I've even seen stallions try the "run and jump."

I suggest if you have a colt that is even interested in breeding a mare at this young age to quickly remove him so he or this mare does not become harmed and so he doesn't get to studdy to quickly.

Answer 8

Such yearlings can and do often breed.  We once bought a mare that was not supposed to be bred yet 8 months later gave birth because the previous owner had left her in the field with yearlings.

The reason the one you are talking about is having trouble is simply experience.  He is new to breeding and so is the mare most likely so the two of them have not quite figured it out yet.  She has to stand so that he can get in and he has to manuever into the right position.(Sorry if that sounded crude)  Sometimes young studs will get too excited and young mares too nervous to do this correctly.

Oh and though shetlands can breed full sized horses it is accomplished by the stallion standing on a bank.  (I am laughing at that because a neighbor was trying to breed mammoth mules by letting his Jack donkey run with Belgian mares on a level field and has been wondering for the past three or four years why he has gotten no colts.  I guess no one ever told him how to make a breeding pit or use a levee.)

Answer 9

It's possible for a shetland pony or a miniature horse to breed a 15.2h mare, who wants to be bred!!!  Nature does find a way. And yes, a yearling stud can produce sperm and breed.  That's why you separate your mare from the colt at six months and then geld him as soon as the testicles are both dropped, preferably by one year.  It's also easier on the horse to geld them young.  He may need to "learn" what to do, and the filly may be intimidating him.  If the mare won't stand, he can't make her.  Are you trying to breed?  Most people wait until both horses are more mature.  I have seen young ones, stable raised that needed to be taught how to behave with a mare.  For his safety and the mares, I'd wait or get an education from experienced breeders (stud handlers).

Answer 10

Have his balls dropped yet? If not no. If so yes! It's that simple. If his balls haven't dropped he can not produce sperm. In turn no pregnancy. A yearling doesn't have the testosterone level to act like a stud enough to complete the mounting!!!  Duh

Answer 11

Thats a DAM shame-horses dont reach matury till 4/5 years-sure some might be able too but they are both babies themselfs.

It could cos some health problems-ask your vet

Answer 12

Sure, he can do it.  Anything with equipment can make it happen.