I just bought a mare 18 years old. plus her colt three months.c test was neg. i have the land. now what?

Is she a rescue horse? Are you going to use the mare for a brood mare? When the mare weans the colt, have him gelded. A stallion is a dangerous animal. You do not want to breed him back to his mother anyway. If he is gelded you can pasture them together. If you keep him a stallion, make sure you have a stallion pen for him so that he can not get out, or cause damage to himself or others. If the mare is sound, ride her if she is broke. You don't say what breed she is. If she is purebred, breed her again and sell the babies. Good luck.

I just bought a mare 18 years old. plus her colt three months.c test was neg. i have the land. now what?
You will need to wean the foal in another 3 or so months and then geld him. Do you have a paddock or safe area you can put him for weaning? Weaning is stressful for both mare and foal for a few days. If you don't have a paddock it is time to start planning and buliding one.


Once he is weaned and gelded he and his mom can be kept together.


There is a great book out called Blessed Are The Broodmares. Pick up a copy or go to the library.
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