Estrumate is an injectable solution used in the reproductive management of horses. What drug can be given to bring mares into heat? The most common method used to bring transitional mares into estrus is a progestin, altrenogest, marketed as Regu-Mate or Altresyn. Squires said many managers and veterinarian put mares Read more…
It’s an equestrian allusion—if you rein in a horse, you pull the reins of the horse—the straps fastened to the bit of a bridle and used by a rider or driver to guide and control the horse—tight so that you control where the horse goes and how fast. What does Read more…
for example, how well can a horse withstand being hit with projectiles like arrows and bullets? Horse’s legs are extremely vulnerable to wounding. A decent blow will effectively cripple the horse, and it will either die or have to be killed. What caliber is needed to kill a horse? Humanely Read more…
Even for those mares who seem more like geldings than part of the cast of Mean Girls, they can still experience some discomfort while their hormones fluctuate. You may not notice it, but they sure do. Do female horses get cramps? Summary. Immediately after foaling, a mare is uniquely susceptible Read more…
One schedule is as follows: 1) days 14–18—check for pregnancy and twins; if open, mare can be rebred on days 19–20; 2) days 25–30—evaluate normal embryo development (heartbeat present at 24–25 days), recheck for twins; 3) days 40–60—evaluate normal fetal development; 4) fall check—confirm mare is still pregnant. How soon Read more…
Our research that spans 5 to 6 generations of Salt River wild horses, or 10 to 20 years on all horses (even longer in some cases), indicates that every year, breeding season starts at the exact same time, during the last week of February, and lasts well into April/May. How Read more…
The reproductive cycle of a mare is approximately 21 days, of which she will be in estrus (season) for 5-7 days. How long do horse seasons last? What does it mean exactly to be in season? So-called periods of heat mirror the mare’s ovarian activity. This occurs from April to Read more…
Mineral oil is not absorbed in the digestive tract of the horse, so it reaches the hindgut intact and can act on the impaction site. Horse owners will occasionally add mineral oil to a horse’s diet in an effort to prevent or manage mild colic episodes. What oil can I Read more…
Fenwick Liquid Titanium Masks are a natural way to help reduce stress and anxiety in your horse. They have been found to aid relaxation of the poll & surrounding muscles, which can have a calming effect on highly strung horses. What is the purpose of a horse mask? A fly Read more…
Overweight horses have a girth to height ratio equal to or greater than 1.26, while overweight ponies have a girth to height ratio equal to or greater than 1.33. How fat is too fat for a horse? According to THE U.S.CAVALRY MANUAL OF HORSE MANAGEMENT (1941) a horse should not Read more…