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# Gender

Male and female horses are available, each with one of two traits, with or without children.

Foal = baby horse

Colt = a male horse that has not yet given birth

Filly = a female horse that has not yet given birth

Mare = mare with offspring

Stallion = male horse with offspring

Female horses receive a slightly larger premium because they pay a mating fee when the horse breeds and can take ownership of the foal it lays down.

Male race  horses can be placed in a breeding area for 2-7 days. Once a race  horse enters the kennel, it cannot be removed until the end of the breeding period. The male race  horse owner can determine the mating price and receives a portion of the mating cost.

The female proportion is 75% and the male proportion is 25%.