Mare care for the equine breeding/foaling season
Mare care tips for horse owners wanting to achieve pregnancy for the equine breeding/foaling season.
Tag: breeding basics
Foaling out: Easy as 1-2-3
Follow the foaling 1-2-3 rule to effectively monitor and care for a foal during its first few hours of life.
Foaling kit checklist
Use our foaling kit checklist to ensure you have the right supplies if you’re planning on foaling out your mare at home.
When to bring your mare in for breeding work
The question of when to set up an initial appointment for a reproductive evaluation and subsequent monitoring of the estrous cycle of a mare depends on several factors.
Putting a mare under lights
Housing mares under lights will stimulate the mare to develop follicles and ovulate earlier in the year than mares maintained under natural or light conditions.
Starting a breeding program with your mare
An overview of the mare breeding process with fresh semen, cool-transported semen, and frozen semen.
Why are some pregnant mares administered progesterone?
Progesterone is the key hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy in all mammals, including horses.