NAERIC is a non-profit association of equine ranchers in North America engaged in the collection of pregnant mares urine (PMU), a key source of hormones used in estrogen therapies for menopausal women. NAERIC serves its members, the horse industry and general public as an agribusiness resource by providing the latest information and research on all aspects of the equine ranching industry, including equine ranch management, horse care, breeding practices and innovative marketing programs.
NAERIC horses have competed successfully in competitions throughout North America and Europe including AQHA World Shows, World Percheron Congress and European National Appaloosa Championships.
NAERIC ranchers sell over 20 different recognized breeds suitable for horsemen of all disciplines.
Cancade's Saskatchewan 2007 USEF Horse of the Year, Zone 7 Champion, Hunter Breeding Yearling
Photo courtesy of Melissa Mihalevich. Breeder: Cancade Farms
NAERIC horses are involved in several programs that demonstrate their quality, athletic ability, and versatility.
The NAERIC Advantage® is a value added program for horses bred on NAERIC member ranches and registered with NAERIC. 37,000 horses in North America are registered with NAERIC and are eligible to earn NAERIC Advantage® rewards.
Courtesy of Foothills Ranch,
Miles and Suzanne Snider
Knowing information about NAERIC ranchers' stallions gives a reference point to begin the search for the right foal. Our equine ranchers are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation ranchers and have extensive experience breeding high quality horses for all disciplines. Please visit the Stallion Directory listed by each ranch to learn about the NAERIC-member equine ranchers and their stallions. Use the Stallion Search to get a selection of stallions meeting your chosen criteria.
Stallion Search Search for breeds, disciplines, or pedigrees of interest.
Stallion Directory Get to know many of the NAERIC-member equine ranchers and their stallions.
NAERIC’s featured foals over the past 2 years give a glimpse of the types of horses NAERIC member ranches produce. Foals are bred with the characteristics, conformation, and versatility desired within each breed as well as sought-after crosses for the sport horse disciplines.
Featured foals represent a small portion of the variety of approximately 5,600 foals to be born on equine ranches in 2008.
Foals are eligible for NAERIC Advantage added money when registered with NAERIC.
Visit ranchers’ web sites to:
Learn about their breeding program
Check out their stallions, mares, and foals
Email ranchers directly
Buy online
Find out about each rancher’s future foal sales
Ranchers will recommend haulers or provide transportation assistance if needed.
Before purchasing a foal, decide if the expenses of owning a horse fit into your budget. Take into consideration the cost of hay, feed, shelter, bedding, pasture with fencing, veterinary care, hoof care, training, etc.