How are horses bred by selective breeding?

Horse prices had risen artificially high and as a result of overproduction, the quality of the horses produced declined. A decline in rampant mating means more dedication to the idea of quality over quantity among the breed. Yet even the most purposefully applied selective breeding has produced terrible problems for the Thoroughbred breed. read more

Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses. Furthermore, modern breeding management and technologies can increase the rate of conception, a healthy pregnancy, and successful foaling. read more

Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses. read more