Equine Reproduction Services in Palm City, FL
Our experience and expertise in the field of equine reproduction allow Harbour Ridge Equine to provide routine and specialty reproductive services for your mare or stallion. We manage all aspects of equine reproduction, from breeding to birth, using an on-site laboratory, an air-conditioned breeding shed, and a meticulous approach designed to give your mare the best possible chance of achieving a healthy pregnancy.
request an appointmentMare Management
Our mare reproduction services are built around close monitoring and precise timing. Services include:
- Routine rectal palpations and transrectal ultrasonography as frequently as deemed necessary to determine the optimal time of breeding
- Artificial insemination (cooled shipped or frozen semen)
- Early pregnancy diagnosis from 13 days post ovulation
- Uterine culture and cytology
- Small volume uterine lavage
- Uterine biopsies
- Twin reduction
- Breeding soundness examinations
- Management of “high risk” pregnancies
- Management of sub-fertile mares
Embryo Transfer
Embryo transfer allows valuable mares to continue competing or produce multiple foals in a season. Our services include:
- Donor and recipient mare synchronization
- Artificial insemination (cooled shipped or frozen semen)
- Embryo collection from the donor mare (flushing)
- Embryo implantation into the recipient mare
- Embryo packaging and shipping (if required)
Our meticulous approach to equine reproduction helps to ensure the best possible chance of achieving a pregnancy in your mare.
Stallion Management
Our stallion services are supported by an on-site laboratory and a controlled rate freezer:
- Breeding soundness examinations
- Semen collection and evaluation
- Preparation of semen for shipping
- Semen freezing and storage
- Training your stallion for semen collection
- Management of the sub-fertile stallion
Neonatal Care
The first days of a foal’s life are critical. Our neonatal care services include:
- Foaling assistance
- Mare and foal post-foaling examination
- Neonatal management
- Diagnosis of “failure of passive transfer”
- Hyperimmune plasma
Have questions about your breeding program? Contact our team to talk with a reproduction veterinarian.
A Facility Designed for Breeding Success
Our air-conditioned breeding shed is equipped with a private stallion stall, teasing wall, stocks, and a breeding phantom, and it is attached directly to our laboratory. That means we can collect, evaluate, and freeze or ship semen all under one roof, protecting semen quality from the South Florida heat. Healthy broodmares also benefit from a strong preventative medicine program, including appropriate vaccinations and deworming before and during pregnancy.
Equine Reproduction FAQs
When should I start planning for breeding season?
Contact us well before you plan to breed so we can review your mare or stallion’s history, perform a breeding soundness exam if needed, and plan monitoring and stall availability.
Do you offer mare and stallion boarding during the breeding season?
Yes. We have stalls available for mares and stallions during the breeding season. Contact us for details and availability.
Can you breed my mare with cooled shipped or frozen semen?
Yes. We perform artificial insemination with cooled shipped or frozen semen and use ultrasound monitoring to time breeding as precisely as possible.
How early can you confirm my mare is pregnant?
We can perform early pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasound from 13 days post ovulation, which also allows early detection and management of twins.
What is embryo transfer and why would I consider it?
Embryo transfer involves collecting an embryo from a donor mare and placing it in a recipient mare who carries the pregnancy. It allows performance or older mares to produce foals without carrying a pregnancy themselves.
Can you freeze and store my stallion’s semen?
Yes. Our lab uses a controlled rate freezer for optimal post-thaw results, and we offer semen storage. A test-freeze is recommended to evaluate how well your stallion’s semen tolerates freezing.
Do you help with foaling and newborn foal care?
Yes. We provide foaling assistance, post-foaling exams for the mare and foal, testing for failure of passive transfer, and hyperimmune plasma when needed.
Plan Your Breeding Season With Our Team
From mare management to stallion collection and foal care, Harbour Ridge Equine is here to help. Call (561) 744-9026 to discuss your breeding goals.