David Riddle & Doug Leadley • The Evolution of Horse Breeding: Understanding ICSI

Horse breeding has come a long way over the past several decades. From hauling mares to stallions, to shipped semen, to today's advanced reproductive technologies, each innovation has opened new opportunities for breeders around the world.

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, host Paul Kostial is joined by longtime Arabian horse breeding manager and advocate Doug Leadley, along with David Riddle, owner of Equine IVF, to explore one of the most exciting developments in modern equine reproduction: ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection).

Together they discuss:

• The evolution of horse breeding
• What ICSI is and how it works
• Common misconceptions about ICSI
• Which mares benefit most from the procedure
• Why laboratory quality is critical
• Frozen embryos as "genetic insurance"
• The future of ICSI and equine reproduction
• Educational options via The Breeder's Assistant

Whether you're an experienced breeder or simply curious about advances in equine reproduction, this episode provides practical insights into one of today's fastest-growing breeding technologies.

Learn more at equineivf.com.