New dates have been released for the British Equestrian Federation Futurity Equine Bridge pilot scheme

How can you keep your pregnant mare and her developing foal healthy?

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Embryo transfer in horses: how it works

Embryo transfer is the technique of removing (flushing) an embryo from the uterus of one mare — the biological dam — and placing it in the uterus of a recipient mare

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How much does it cost to breed a horse?

Breeding your next mount might sound like a cheap option, but the costs of rearing a foal to maturity are considerable

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How to recognise a sick newborn foal

Many problems affecting foals in the first week of life have similar and subtle symptoms

Which parent is more important when it comes to breeding better-behaved horses?

Find out how to keep stress to a minimum when weaning a foal

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Equestrian training courses: breeding and bloodstock

H&H looks at some of the training courses on offer that can give you the edge and impress prospective employers

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Can you predict the colour of your mare’s foal?

Less traditional coloured competition horses are becoming increasingly sought after, so how can you predict the colour of your mare’s offspring?

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Why colostrum is SO important for new-born foals

Every breeder will know that the most critical meal in any horse’s life is its very first one