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 breedingWhat ICSI is and how it worksCommon misconceptions about ICSIWhich mares benefit most from the procedureWhy laboratory quality is criticalFrozen embryos as "genetic insurance"The future of ICSI and equine reproductionEducational options via The Breeder's AssistantWhether 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.