The production and reproduction performance of horses in Parangtritis beach

This study aimed to determine the production and reproduction performance of horses in the coastal area of Parangtritis Beach. The research was conducted from June to October 2024 using a survey method, which involved interviews with 28 farmers using a questionnaire and taking body measurements of 43 horses. The data was analyzed using a quantitative descriptive approach to describe the production and reproduction performance of horses in the coastal area of Parangtritis Beach. The results showed that the production performance of the horses had an average age at first work of 1.9±0.3 years, with working hours of 3.8±1.1 hours on Monday to Friday and 6.8±0.6 hours on Saturday and Sunday. The reproduction performance showed an average age at first estrus of 2.0±0.4 years, age at first mating of 2.4±0.5 years, a service per conception rate of 2.6±0.7 times, a gestation period of 329.1±6.4 days, postpartum estrus of 45.1±48.8 days, postpartum mating of 75.1±52.7 days, and a foaling interval of 16.2±5.0 months. In conclusion, the production performance was good, while the reproduction performance was not optimal.