For a successful domestic species, the fertility rate of the horse is surprisingly low. Coupled with an 11-month gestation period and a single offspring per year, producing a foal is a significant investment for any breeder. So, if you're determined to breed horses rather than something easier, like re-assembling car engines, it pays to do everything you can to ensure that your broodmares are

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