Hi, I have a big dream of breeding and having my own horse farm. Is there anything wrong with learning about equine reproduction? Am I too young? I have been reading so much about, I know a lot. I know about shipped semen and how to get a mare in pregnant and stuff. I know a lot about breeding horses. About how much does it cost to set up a breeding business? I know I will have to earn a lot of money before hand, I was just wanting to know the costs of the barn and other stuff. I already have a horse that I am going to start the breeding stuff with. Can anyone give me some stories as to when they started their own breeding business? I am going to breed colored horses...like rare palomino and cremello, thoroughbred sporthorses. I have read so much in hear, that I just can't get enough, and I was wondering if I was old enough. I've been riding horses ever since I was 6 years old. Now, I am almost 17, because my birthday is Dec. 17. I am asking for Christmas, breeding books and vidoes, foaling stuff, horse business management. I am crazy about the breeding horse business... and this is what I want to do my whole life, but I think I will have to have it as a hobby because you need money for that sort of thing, and that isn't something I was born with. I am into airplanes as well, and I am going to be a comercial pilot...do you think that is a good job for me to get money to start my business? Some comercial pilots make around 200,000 - 300,000 a year or higher. I never waist time, I am always studying horse breeding or anything that will help me with horse business in the future. I already have planned out my future barn and all. Even a web page on my wordperfect. Or I am studying airplanes, and I do fly often...although it is expensive, but my parents pay for that. Well thanks for your time...I was just wondering if I was too young to be on this web site or can I ask some questions, because I am kinda confused on a little stuff, and I wanted to ask questions and stuff...well thanks.
Celia
Anonymous (206.222.211.30)
Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 01:14 pm:
Sounds like you have big dreams, that's great. I would recomend becoming an apprentice at a reputable breeding farm. Book learning is important, but there is no better learning tool than actual hands on. Every day can bring new hurdles and it will help to have dealt with some of the things that will come up under the guidance of a profesional. This will also give you a chance to see first hand what labor is involved and how you might want to set up your own farm. You will also get an idea of what costs will be involved in the operation. If you do this, ask lots of questions.
Frank Berg (206.45.254.131)
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 11:00 pm:
Celia,
You are certainly on the right track learning as much as you can at an early age. Anonymous has some good advice, however, there may be some young breeders clubs you could join. Networking is very important, occasionally there are some very good mares, albeit most are older, that are made available for very reasonable prices to junior breeders programs. You may even get one for the price of transportation if you are really lucky. As a breeder for a number of years I can tell you that it is VERY important to use only high quality mares and use high quality stallions. In your study please look at as many premium horses and the babies from them and then compare them to horses in your local area and barn where you ride. You will see the difference if you know what to look for. The first time you produce filly or colt that receives "Premium" status from the breed organization you belong to you will be very proud, and you should, of your accomplishments.
Now for your other aspiration to be a pilot:
I am an airline pilot, after having spent 16 years flying in the military. Not meaning to burst your bubble, but I can tell you that it would be many years before you could command a salary like the one you mentioned, if at all. However, lets assume you start off early and make it to a major carrier by the age 24. After a few years at that carrier your salary would be around 100k. This is certainly enough to carry out your plans... but your work schedule will make it difficult to manage your reproduction business. It could take another 5 years before your schedule gives you the flexibility to plan your affairs... trust me, been there still doing that.
Perhaps becoming a vet, doctor or accountant (something like that) would allow you to have the day to day contact you will need with your horses.
Celia
Posted on Friday, March 21, 2003 - 10:28 pm:
Thank you all for your advise, it has really helped me.
That Is Such a great Dream!!! I again hate to burst your bubble but I am a colleg student studying equine. I am going to tell you that Horses are a full time job if you want to be good otherwise just breed your pet and be done with breeding. Please if you have anyother?'s contact me at mismiranda657@yahoo.com
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