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The age when a mare should stop having foals depends on her health more than anything else. Ponies tend to live longer than larger horses, and if she has been well cared for and is in good health, she could live for another ten years without anybody being surprised. If she has back problems, joint problems or chronic lameness, having to carry the added weight of a foal might make these worse. A horse that can take its full weight on only three legs might suffer quite a lot carrying a foal and should not be covered. Your vet will probably advise you against breeding in this case. Also a mare that is anaemic or has poor absorption may not be able to supply the developing foal with enough nutrients. This could result in the mare becoming weak and ill during her pregnancy, or the foal being miscarried (traumatic for the mare and her owners) or being stillborn or born weak with low birth weight. A mare in general poor health is unlikely to make a good mother. Pregnancy, birth and lactation are stressful to mares and a sick horse is unlikely to cope with them well. She may miscarry or fail to care for her foal properly. However, a twenty-year-old mare in good health is an ideal broodmare. She is experienced, gentle and ready to care for a foal. Many champion mares are in competition until they are seventeen or eighteen, sometimes older, and then are used as broodmares until they are well past twenty-five. If your mare is healthy and well adjusted there is no reason she should not become a mother at this age.
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Too tall for a pony?
If you are too tall for a pony, ride a horse instead.
When is a rabbit too old to get pregnant?
Rabbits can usually breed up until around 4-5 years of age, but it's best to consult with a veterinarian before attempting to breed a rabbit that is older. Older rabbits may have more difficulty carrying a pregnancy to term and may be at higher risk for complications.
What is too old for a horse to get pregnant?
Horses generally reach reproductive maturity by 18 months of age. The upper limit for successfully breeding a mare is around 20-25 years old, with the fertility declining significantly after the age of 15. Pregnancy risks also increase in older mares.
How old is too old for a cat?
Cats can live into their late teens or early 20s, so there isn't a set age where a cat is considered too old. It's more about their overall health and quality of life. Regular veterinary check-ups can help assess your cat's well-being as they age.
How do you get a pony to jump while someone is riding it?
well first he needs to learn to jump. Well once you figure out how o do that then you can work on getting higher. When u want to get your pony to jump higher you have to 2 point sooner and higher so he will try to get under you. Its pretty simple. :)
Is 2 years for a pony too young to be pregnant?
A two year old filly (pony or otherwise) is really too young to be pregnant. This does not mean that she can't get in foal or that she can't foal successfully. Females are not mature until they reach 5 years of age and while many mares are bred as 3 and 4 year olds there is always the concern that their own skeletal and muscular systems will be somewhat diminished.
Why are 20 year olds too old for cartoons?
They're not too old. No one is. I am 16 years old and still love my little pony.
Can 16 years old get a 13 years old pregnant?
Yes. And it happens all too often.
Is a guniea pig aged 2 to old to get pregnant?
Kinda.. I'd say 3 years is to old to get pregnant and younger than 6 months is too young.
Is 11 months old too young for a shih-tzu to become pregnant?
yes it is too young they should be at least 1 and a half to 2 years old.
How old is too old to become pregnant?
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I am 38 years old and I am 6 weeks pregnant my doctors office doesn't want me to see my doctor until I am 10 weeks is that too long?
If I were 38 years old and pregnant and my doctor wanted to wait until I was 10 weeks pregnant to examine me (or at least talk to me), I would get a new doctor.
How old is too old to get pregnant?
It depends on your fertility. When you can get pregnant, nature says it's okay at that age.
You are 233lbs and want to do some light schooling on a 13hh 3yr old pony for short bursts is this ok?
No, you are too big for a pony that size to carry around period. A horse or pony should only ever carry a maximum of 20% of it's own bodyweight when it is fit, a fat pony or horse should carry less. The 20% rule includes the rider, tack, and any other equipment applied to the pony. It would be best to find a lighter weight adult or teen to ride the pony for you, or you could exercise the pony from the ground by long lining, lunging, round penning, or hand walking, but riding is not a good idea. Also 3 years old is the bare minimum for a horse to be ridden at all, 4 or 5 years old would be better as it gives the bones and joints time to finish developing and the pony will stay sound for longer than if ridden too young.
Too tall for a pony?
If you are too tall for a pony, ride a horse instead.
You're 17-years-old and you live with your boyfriend and you want a baby you have been trying for six months and you aren't pregnant how can you get pregnant without buying a home kit?
If you're 17 years old, you shouldn't try to get pregnant. You're just too young. That's my opinion... ---- try to have your boy friend to get a sperm test
Is a pony of America valuble?
Any Horse Is Valuable Aslong As It Has No Vices Or Diseases And Not Too Old
