Broodmares Articles

 
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Ensure a healthy pregnancy for your horse »

25 April, 2011

Abortion is every breeder's worst nightmare, but some steps can be taken to reduce the risk

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Is your mare a suitable mother? »

14 March, 2011

If you’re thinking of breeding from your mare, there are physical conditions you should take into account

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What to consider before breeding from your mare »

3 February, 2011

Should you breed from your mare this year? It's the question every breeder should be asking

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Breeding FAQ: How long until my foal is born? »

11 December, 2009

Tips on when to expect your mare to give birth and how to prepare for the big day

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Breeding FAQ: caring for the pregnant broodmare »

11 December, 2009

Tips on caring for the pregnant broodmare

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The pregnant broodmare FAQ: has she lost her foal? »

11 December, 2009

Find out when should you be concerned about your mare's pregnancy and when to seek veterinary advice

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Breeding FAQ: Is my mare in foal? What about twins? »

11 December, 2009

Tips on how to find out if your broodmare is pregnant, plus the importance of finding out if your mare is carrying twins

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Breeding FAQ: Should I put my mare in foal? »

11 December, 2009

Some owners decide to breed from mares because they are lame or have had to retire through injury, but is this a responsible course of action?

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Breeding FAQ: How much will it cost to put my mare in foal? »

11 December, 2009

Expert advice about the costs associated with sending a broodmare away to stud

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Ask H&H: legal protection for breeders »

20 March, 2009

Expert advice on avoiding disputes when breeding from your mare

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Ask H&H: breeding from loan mares »

21 July, 2008

Horse & Hound explains who owns the foal from a mare on loan

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Feeding the broodmare this winter »

7 November, 2006

Expert advice on how to keep a broodmare with a history of tying-up in top condition this winter

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Getting your mare in-foal early »

3 January, 2006

How to maximise the chances of breeding successfully from your mare early in the spring

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Preparing the mare for covering »

15 February, 2005

As the covering season begins, Horse & Hound explains how to optimise your mare’s breeding chance

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Breeding with "dirty" mares »

13 August, 2004

Expert advice on what constitutes a "dirty mare" and what it means for your mare's fertility

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Breeding during foal heat »

7 April, 2004

Advice on putting a mare back in-foal directly after she has given birth

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Feeding a mare after foaling »

30 May, 2003

Horse & Hound offers expert advice on feeding your lactating mare to keep her in optimum condition

New test for equine pregnancies »

17 March, 2003

A new equine pregnancy test which provides an accurate result in just a few days has been launched

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Avoiding twin equine pregnancies »

5 February, 2003

Twin foals may sound lovely but with the majority of mares losing both offspring before the sixth week, twin pregnancies are best avoided

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Worming a mare and foal »

25 March, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how to follow the correct worming programme for a mare and foal

Feeding a mare in-foal »

15 January, 2001

Expert nutritional advice for mares in-foal

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Choosing the right breeding season for your horse »

27 October, 2000

Expert advice on the natural breeding season of mares and the practice of cycle manipulation

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