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How can I care for my mare when she's in heat?

Jessica Rude
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Jessica Rude is an Equine Expert currently working on a cutting horse ranch in Valley View, Texas as well as a horseback riding center in Princeton, Texas. Previously, she was a Trail Guide and Wrangler at a camp and retreat center In Dallas, Texas, and an Equine Breeding Barn Manager at a reining ranch in Tioga, Texas. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Equine Science from Tarleton State University. She has studied equine nutrition, reproduction, and management. Jessica specializes in equine breeding as well as instructing horseback riding lessons, leading trail rides, recognizing equine illnesses, and administering treatments.

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You don't really have to care for her any differently than when she's not in heat. However, if you have a stallion on the property, it is something you'll need to be aware of. That way, you can keep them apart if you're not planning to breed them.

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Will a mare behave completely different than normal when in heat?

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The mare may not be completely different, but she will be very pushy, and will raise her tail and 'wink' frequently.

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Does a mare stop going into heat when she is older?

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No. Mares always have heat cycles. Some are more mild than others.

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How do I get a female and a male to breed?

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You can't really force two ponies into mating. It may take time, but sometimes they might just not want to breed together, at which point it would be best for you to try and match them up with other ponies.

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Is it okay to have a mare in season and a gelding in the same field?

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This will depend on a number of factors, including when the gelding was cut and his relation to the mare. She may either tolerate him or boss him around. Ideally, it's best to supervise their initial visitations to be sure.

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The breeding season you discuss in this article, is it the same all over the world, or different in different countries?

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It depends on the hemisphere. In the Southern hemisphere, i.e. Australia, South Africa, and South America, the breeding and foaling seasons are 6 months later/earlier than in the northern hemisphere.

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When a mare is in heat, can that cause her to experience a loss of appetite?

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Yes, it can. If she does back off her feed, upping her magnesium intake can help restore her appetite.

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My mare stays in heat 24/7, she is a mare bought from auction. Was not in heat then but is now 24/7.

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A mare cannot be in heat 24/7. Your mare probably has some lingering behavioral issues. Talk to a trainer about the best way to help her.

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