S6 Ep. 2 - A Discussion About ICSI with Dr. Thiago Boechat and Melanie Smith

When we asked our listeners what you wanted to hear about in 2026, we had many comments requesting a deep dive into the ICSI breeding process. We had a great conversation with Dr. Thiago Boechat co-founder of GeneTech Animal Reproduction and Melanie Smith, founder of Solo Select Horses, Select Genes and Select Reproduction. Thiago and Melanie have dealt with thousands of ICSI aspirations over the years and we discussed everything from the ICSI process, realistic expectations, misconceptions and myths, pros and cons, why there is a need for this, and what the future may hold with this technology in the western performance horse industry. 2026 foals are already being born and the breeding season is days away and we hope you enjoy this episode and it may help you make the best decision for your mares in 2026! This episode is brought to you by RideTV and their new series Practicing with Purpose with Jordon Briggs and Danyelle Campbell. Visit www.ridetvgo.tv and use Code "Money15" to get 15% off your first month!