WHY? The reasons are as varied as the donor mares themselves . . .

Inability To Carry To Term- Older mares have age-related problems that may prevent them from carrying a foal - poor uterine environment, cervical tears, soundness problems etc.. Some younger mares may be unable to carry a foal due to injury, physical condition or poor fertility.

Performance Career-Embryo transfer allows a mare to produce foals without interrupting a performance career. Early season and well-timed mid-season transfers can work around race and show schedules.

Multiple Foals- Some breeds allow a mare owner to register more than one foal for a given year. Or, a mare could produce foals for more than one breed registry.

Late-foaling- Embryo transfer allows a late foaling mare to produce yet still be available for an early breeding date the following year.

Reduced Risk- An owner may not want a particular mare to go through the stress or risk of carrying and delivering her own foal. With embryo transfer, the recipient mare takes that natural responsibility.

The End Result Remains the Same: Special Foals With Not One, But Two Very Special Mothers.

All embryo transfer services are now offered through Vista Equine Colorado, LLC.