Our 5-day course provides an expanded, immersive experience in mare reproduction, foaling and neonatal care, stallion management, and semen handling. The extended format provides additional time for more in-depth details and practice for skill development.

​

Tentative Course Schedule:

​

Days 1 & 2: Mare Reproduction

Build practical skills used throughout the breeding process, including:

• Neuroendocrine control of the estrous cycle/reproductive hormones

• Pharmacologic manipulation of the cycle and ovulation

• Breeding management strategies with practical decision-making

• Teasing mares and assessing reproductive behaviors

• Reproductive ultrasound and identification of key structures

• Tracking follicular development and reproductive changes

• Breeding equipment and techniques

• Artificial insemination (AI)

• Additional hands-on practice with mare reproductive procedures

​

Day 3 & Day 4 Morning: Foaling & Neonatal Care

Prepare for foaling and learn what to expect before, during, and after delivery:

• Recognizing signs and behaviors associated with approaching foaling

• Tests used to help predict foaling

• Normal foaling progression and recognizing emergencies

• Common neonatal concerns

• Immediate neonatal care

• Foal handling tips/tricks

• Colostrum quality evaluation and collection/storage

• Placental examination

​

Day 4 Afternoon and Day 5: Stallion Reproduction & Semen Handling

Develop practical skills in stallion management, semen collection, and semen handling:

• Safe stallion handling and risk management

• Semen collection equipment and setup

• Semen collection and evaluation

• Semen processing and proper handling techniques

• Preparing semen for cooled shipment

• Handling cooled and frozen semen

• Additional hands-on practice with stallion and semen-management techniques

​

Please note:

• Class size is limited to maximize individual instruction and practical experience.

• Participants will receive training in mare reproductive management and ultrasound, artificial insemination (AI), foaling expectations and emergencies, neonatal care, stallion handling, semen collection and evaluation, and cooled and frozen semen handling.

• Participation includes:

  • five days of instruction and practical training from multiple experts,

  • course training manuals,

  • use of specialized breeding and laboratory equipment,

  • guided experience with mares and stallions,

  • lunches/snacks,

  • and a complimentary Top Tier swag bag

​

5-day course tuition = $3,500