Star Mountain Equine Reproduction Services

03/15/2026

Proof that sometimes you just have to put the semen in and trust the process!

This mare ovulated before the semen even arrived. Instead of calling it a miss, we bred her anyway… and today we found a perfect 15-day embryo! 🙌

Just another reminder that timing isn’t always textbook, but experience, persistence, and good reproduction management can still lead to success.

Moments like this are why we love what we do at Star Mountain Equine Reproduction.

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02/18/2026

2026 Breeding Season Is Here

Are You Ready?

Dreaming of a foal but unsure where to start? From first-time mare owners to seasoned breeders, we guide you through every step of the process with confidence and clarity.

At Star Mountain Equine Reproduction, your goals become our priority. We are committed to exceptional care, clear communication, and results you can be proud of. Your mare’s success is our standard.

Let’s make 2026 your best breeding season yet.
📞 Call today to secure your spot.

01/28/2026

Let’s talk mare care before breeding 🐴

One of the most overlooked steps is a proper dental check.

🦷 Healthy teeth support better nutrition, body condition, and help set mares up for reproductive success.

Small details make a big difference.

Be sure to have your mare checked prior to breeding her come this spring!

01/27/2026

Collected a 25-year-old stallion who hasn’t been collected in 20 years as he was a ranch horse and his main job was not breeding 🤯
And just look at that motility 🔥
Proof that age is just a number when experience, management, and attention to detail come together.

📍 Star Mountain Equine Reproduction

01/21/2026

✨ We’re official! ✨
Introducing our new Instagram page
Follow along for breeding updates, education, behind-the-scenes moments, and everything equine reproduction. We’re excited to share this journey with you! ⭐🐴

01/13/2026

With foaling season upon us here is some great information from AAEP and The Equine Chronicle!

𝐀𝐀𝐄𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟏: 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed, in a YouTube video recording of a 2025 webinar with Drs. Chelsea Folmar and Taylor Huffman:🔽

Brought to you by the Horse Owner Education Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. This is a recording of a webinar presented on Feb. 12, 2025. Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar and Taylor Huffman for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the fo...

01/11/2026

We are excited to have Equine IVF back to our location on March 24th! Please call or text 602-663-3996 to schedule!

✨ Back by popular demand! ✨
We’re returning to Star Mountain Equine in Laveen, AZ for ICSI aspirations. The embryo results last time were impressive—and we’d love to help you achieve the same success.
📞 Call today to secure your appointment—limited availability!

01/04/2026

Foaling Season Is Here Are You Ready? ✨🐴

Preparation is key to a safe, smooth foaling for both mare and foal. A little planning now can make all the difference later.

✔️ Confirm due dates and review breeding records
✔️ Schedule late-term ultrasounds and wellness checks
✔️ Ensure mares are up to date on vaccines & deworming
✔️ Prepare a clean, well-bedded foaling area
✔️ Stock your foaling kit
✔️ Monitor udder development, milk ph, and behavior changes
✔️ Have a foaling plan and a backup plan

Foaling season is exciting, exhausting, and incredibly rewarding. Being prepared gives your mare the best chance for a healthy delivery and your foal the best start possible. 💙

12/22/2025

11/22/2025

Wow! Loving being affiliated with this amazing team at Equine IVF !!!

Lucas Sobral (aspirator)and the Equine IVF team (embryologist) knocked it out of the park! Look at these results. Every piece of the puzzle matters!

10/30/2025

🌟 Breeding Season Starts in the Fall! 🌟

It’s that time again , November 1st marks the start of lights season for mares being bred in 2026! 💡🐴

Putting mares under lights helps stimulate their reproductive cycle earlier in the year, so they’re ready to breed when you are. The goal is to mimic those long spring days , about 16 hours of light each day to encourage mares to start cycling sooner.

A simple routine now can make a big difference later!
✅ Start lights November 1st
✅ Keep a consistent schedule — 16 hours light / 8 hours dark
✅ Use timers to make it easy and reliable

Breeding season success starts with preparation — and that starts now!

✨ Plan ahead. Light up your mares. Be ready for 2026 breeding season!

09/30/2025

🌟DID YOU KNOW?🌟

When a foal is born, it doesn’t come out with hard hooves right away. Instead, its feet are covered in soft, rubbery layers that horse people call “fairy fingers” or “golden slippers.” These little coverings keep the mother safe while the foal is still inside her, protecting her from sharp kicks. They also help during birth, so the mare isn’t hurt when the foal makes its way into the world.

The moment the foal is born, those golden slippers start to dry out. As the foal takes its first steps, they peel away on their own, leaving behind the tough hooves it will need for life. It doesn’t hurt the foal, this is just nature’s way of making sure both mother and baby are safe, and that the foal is ready to stand and walk within hours of being born.