* Lifespan: Mares (female horses) can live for 25-30 years, and some even longer.
* Reproductive Cycle: Horses are seasonal breeders, meaning they can only conceive during certain times of the year.
* Management: Horse owners can choose to breed their mares or not, and can also control how often they breed.
Instead of a maximum, consider these factors:
* Average: A mare can have a foal every year, but this is not ideal for the mare's health.
* Health: Frequent pregnancies can strain a mare's body and lead to health problems.
* Ethical Considerations: Ethical breeders prioritize the mare's well-being, and may choose to breed less frequently to ensure a healthy life for both the mare and her foals.
So, the number of babies a horse can have depends on many factors. A healthy mare could have a dozen or more foals over her lifetime, but it's more important to focus on the mare's health and welfare than a maximum number.