Trainer: Lisa Lourie
Length: 09:52 Minutes

Breeding 101 with Lisa Lourie

As a leading breeder of sport horses and owner of Spy Coast Farm, Lisa Lourie shares her expertise with owners who are considering the long-term and expensive commitment of breeding, starting with the first and perhaps most important question: “Why do I want to breed my mare?” Lourie then explains the many factors that can come into play with the timing of what will become an almost year-long process from breeding to foaling; what’s involved in a breeding soundness exam and special considerations for mares who may have experienced breeding problems in the past or are transitioning from a sport career; and the use of options such as frozen semen and embryo transfer. Lourie also emphasizes the importance of using all available resources in researching stallions; seeking advice from other equestrians and breeders, as well as your veterinarian; and why it’s so critical to take an objective look at a mare’s pedigree, conformation, temperament, and performance history, and how all of these factors can influence your choice of stallion with complementary characteristics to hopefully produce the best foal possible.

Key Principles:

Goals

Timing

Breeding Soundness Exam

Pedigree & Performance

Breeding & Beyond