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gap of being pregnant

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Question
after which time period horse can become pregnant?

Answer
Hi - Not sure the context of you question, but I will gove you a  couple different possibilities.  

A horse can get pregnant as early as 2 years old (if not younger).....that is why it is important to separate young horses if you don't want surprise babies.

As for a mature mare, they can breed back as early as a week to two after foaling. They have what is called a 'foal heat' when the foal is very young. Some people do breed back that early, others wait another cycle or even a full year before breeding back.

Hope this answers your question - if you have more please let me know.

Lisa