How Are Racehorses Bred? Step-by-Step Thoroughbred Breeding Guide
How are racehorses bred? Through live cover breeding, where a stallion naturally mates with a mare under strict Jockey Club rules. How Racehorses Are Bred (4 Steps): 1. Stallion selection by pedigree/nicking (TruNicks) 2. Live cover breeding (Jockey Club required) 3. Pregnancy confirmed day 14 ultrasound 4. Foaling after 11 months (Jan-Feb for racing age) …