breeding up a pony

[arminius]

Anybody know if you could safely breed a 450 lb Welsh mountain pony to a typical Fjord stud without birthing problems?

I got these ponies, and they work good and eat cheap, but I think it would be nice to start breeding up a couple hundred pounds so I could have bit more power and not have to build all new equipment.

[sanhestar]

Hello,

they say that the foal won’t grow too large in the uterus to be birthed without problems. But I’ve also heard otherwise. Not sure if I would be willing to risk it.

I would go the other way round – Welsh stud to Fjord mare – enough room for the foal to grow.

Or you go long-term over 1 or 2 generations, starting with a slightly larger stallion, then breed the – hopefully female – offspring to a full grown Fjord stud.

[arminius]

Thanks! Maybe I’ll just upgrade to Fjords as soon as I can afford it. They are pretty hard to beat as a breed, for power and easy-keeping.

Anybody in Manitoba have a Dales, Fell, Exmoor or similar pony stud that would provide a step up in size?

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