The Breeding Barn Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Mare, Stallion, and Foal Management

The Breeding Barn Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Mare, Stallion, and Foal Management

The Breeding Barn Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Mare, Stallion, and Foal Management

Online webinars will be held on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern - November 3, 10, 17, 24, and December 1
All sessions will be recorded

Whether you're planning your first breeding or refining an established program, this online mini course gives you practical, science-based information on equine reproduction. You'll start with the anatomy and physiology of the mare and stallion, then apply that knowledge to managing breeding animals, including how modern reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer (ET), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) fit into a breeding program. We'll troubleshoot common reproductive challenges, then guide you through late gestation and parturition, including what to expect at foaling and when to call your veterinarian. We'll finish with essential care for the newborn foal and the common conditions that can affect it in the first weeks of life, so you can make confident, informed decisions from breeding to birth and beyond.

Schedule, Topics, and Speakers:
All sessions will be recorded and made available to participants November 3: Mare and Stallion Anatomy & Physiology--Dr. Kyle McLean, PhD
November 10: Stallion Management & Semen Handling--Dr. Eduardo Prado, DVM
November 17: Mare Management, Conformation Issues & Corrections--Dr. Lew Strickland, DVM, MS, DACT
November 24: Troubleshooting Diseases and Reproductive Failures--Speaker TBD
December 1: Parturition and Foal Care--Dr. Melissa Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Cost:

$75 per person until October 22, 2026
$95 per person from October 22-November 10, 2026
No refunds

Registration includes:
Access to 5 online webinars and an online classroom where recorded sessions and resources are posted, and a certificate of completion.

Other Information:

  • Open to individuals over the age of 15
  • Contact jzivey@utk.edu for group pricing

Price:

$95.00