What is a broodmare?

A broodmare is a female horse that is used for breeding purposes in the horse racing or equestrian industry. These mares are carefully selected for their pedigree, conformation, and performance history in order to produce high-quality offspring. Broodmares play a crucial role in the breeding process, as they pass on important genetic traits to their foals. They are typically well taken care of and managed by experienced handlers and breeders to ensure the health and success of the breeding program. Broodmares can have multiple foals throughout their breeding careers and may be retired once they are no longer able to produce offspring.