Historically, mares have one of the lowest average conception/birth rates of any of the domestic species (somewhere in the neighborhood of 60-70%). Excellent breeding and overall management of mares and the blessing of high-quality semen from a fertile stallion can result in higher rates on many farms, but in general, the enjoyment and thrill of successfully breeding a mare
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