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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Pregnant Mare | 5/28/2012 |
| Q: Hallo Sandy Can you tell it a horse is pregnant by looking at a photo of her? I resqued a Cape ... A: If she was running with two stallions, it's always a good possibility she is pregnant. Her udder ... | |
| Can an injury to my mares hips cause problems when it comes to giving birth? | 5/17/2012 |
| Q: "This is my first time breeding my mare ! She is about 14hh . Shes 11 and had 1 foal when she was ... A: I totally understand your concern. The lameness could be coming from the fact that she is carrying ... | |
| horse breeding | 5/14/2012 |
| Q: we have only had her for a couple of months so we dont know if she has been covered by a stallion ... A: If your mare has become very big, she has noticeable veins along her belly and if her udder has ... | |
| Pregant mare | 4/16/2012 |
| Q: My son bought a mare form a man I worked with about 10 or 11 months ago. He told us that it was ... A: It does sound like your mare could be pregnant and in her last trimester. It is normal for a mare's ... | |
| Stallion size for breeding | 4/6/2012 |
| Q: My mare is 6 years old and 15 hh.and has never been bred. The Stallion I was hoping to breed her to ... A: A 14hh stallion should have no problems mounting a 15hh mare. My concern with this breeding would ... | |
| Is my horse pregnant | 3/19/2012 |
| Q: Yes well my horse she is pretty big in the belly mostly in the flanks one will be big and hard while ... A: First of all, you have not told me if your mare was covered by a stallion and if she was, when, so ... | |
| Question About My Preg. Mare | 3/5/2012 |
| Q: I Have A Question I Would Like To Ask I Bought A Mare On Oct 16,2011 & She Looked Preg. But The ... A: My experience has been that most mares will foal approximately 30-40 days after their udder begins ... | |
| Breeding | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: What are the mechanisms by which a mare can lose a foal during the last three months of pregnancy? ... A: There are many different factors that could cause late term abortion. Placentitis is the most ... | |
| mare that foaled | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: i have an older mare that foaled back in july.after she foaled she never went back down to normal ... A: No need to worry. The stomach muscles of an older mare do not bounce back like they do in the ... | |
| shetland ponies pregnancy | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: shannon A: The average pregnancy for a horse is 340 days, so just a little over 11 months. The only way to ... | |
| pregnant pony | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: 2 hh pony qh/welsh cross, and i know in my heart where there is a way there is a will, but she seems ... A: Mares coming into heat while actually pregnant is pretty rare. In the 20 yrs. I've been breeding, I ... | |
| Donkey weaning/in foal? | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: Last year in June I brought a jenny with her 6 week foal. I was going to separate them to wean him a ... A: My guess is, that your jenny's foal had been nursing this entire time, even if you didn't see him ... | |
| breeding | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: Last year our one year old stallion coverd our mares. Is a one year old old enough to impregnat. A: Yes, a yearling can definitely get a mare pregnant. Now, whether he is tall enough to actually ... | |
| re: breeding a palomino | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a brown/bay pony mare and was thinking of putting her infoal later this year. Both of the ... A: In order to get a palomino foal from your mare she MUST have a red gene. If both of her parents are ... | |
| Behaviour | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible that a mare (not pregnant) would become more aggresive to pregnant mare? The ... A: Yes, it is possible that the alpha mare is sensing the pregnancy of other mare in the herd. It all ... | |
| Stallion | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been riding and handling horses for about 6 years and I just got a horse that I have ... A: With the proper training of a young stallion, he should handle situations no differently than a ... | |
| Turning out older gelding with colt/filly | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: very quiet Appy) to a lovely private barn, great owner & pastures, and wonderful ring and rideout ... A: If your gelding is as calm and easy going as you say, I see no reason why he wouldn't be happy with ... | |
| breeding horses | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Haflinger mare that had a foal in Feb,2010. She was in a pasture with a 1 1/2 year old ... A: I wouldn't be overly concerned if she is in foal by the Friesian. Even full Friesian foals tend to ... | |
| Moody mare | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday we purchased a Morgan mare, 9 yes old. Out at the owners place she was a doll, and the ... A: It sounds as though you have a mare that is trying to establish her place in the new herd. Some ... | |
| Is my mare pregnant, you think? | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I bought my mare about nine months ago, and the owner said she had been with a stallion not very ... A: If she was bred by the stallion in late July, she would be due late June, so there is the ... | |
| Is my mare pregnant, you think? | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I bought my mare about nine months ago, and the owner said she had been with a stallion not very ... A: It does sound as though there is a possibility that your mare is pregnant. But from the picture you ... | |
| stallion not interested | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a gorgeous nine yr old Miniature Horse stallion with hopes of breeding him ... A: Your problem is one that is seen quite often with stallions that are allowed to run with mares all ... | |
| inlarged teats | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My mare has the same problem. Her foal was sucking for about 2 years. When i bought her her foal was ... A: Unfortunately, your vet is correct in the fact that there is nothing that can be done to make a ... | |
| Mare might be pregnant | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I just have a question regarding ultrasounds. My mare was bred around March 26th, the vet came out ... A: It is quite common for a vet to miss a pregnancy on ultrasound between 14-18 days. Sometimes the ... | |
| My mare | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: hey i bred my mare last year in like june-july but i dont really know if shes pregnant. I felt her ... A: If your mare was bred last June-July, there should be no doubt by now whether or not she is ... | |
| is my horse preganant | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: i brought a Shetland/pony about 6months ago now one being a stallion i was told when i got them that ... A: If your mare is around 7 months into pregnancy, you should be able to feel the foal moving at this ... | |
| ?Reabsorbing? | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My friend had her mare covered about 3 weeks ago, but has been told today that she NEEDS to move her ... A: This is definitely NOT true. The only thing I can think of that this person would be referring to, ... | |
| Live Cover frequency | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Most things I have read recommend breeding every other day? Why would you not breed every day if ... A: The answer to this question is quite simple. It is because a fertile stallion's semen will live ... | |
| 13yr old QH 367 days with foal | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Im new to the foal birthing thing. I have a QH mare (ex-broodmare) who is a rescue and is 367 days ... A: I totally understand your concern about your mare being so far along in the pregnancy. My question ... | |
| size difference in breeding | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: We are considering breeding our 13.3 hh mare with a 15.2 stallion. What is an acceptable, safe ... A: When breeding horses, it is always more important to consider the different breeds you are ... | |
| mare | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a mare we bought back in Feb. And they had told us she had a colt but he was 6 months so 2 ... A: If it is just the nipples that are still large, there is nothing to worry about. A lot of mares ... | |
| uterine infection | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: i have e an 11 year old mare who had a bay 3 years ago. i bred her live cover twice and after the ... A: Uterine infections are not necessarily caused from live breeding. For some reason, the older a mare ... | |
| Peeing white stuff | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My friend has a mare that should be due anytime and she asked me what it means when her horse is ... A: A mare's urine PH can change during pregnancy, causing it to take on a different color. Now, ... | |
| horse breeding | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: How long should you wait after a foal is born before breeding that mare again? A: How long to wait after breeding a mare who has just had a foal is usually one of personal preference ... | |
| 15 year maiden no udder at all | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My 15 year old QH is a maiden and 312 days now, she has no signs of udder development at all. Her ... A: I can totally understand your frustration and concern about the fact that your mare at 312 days has ... | |
| Pregnant Mare | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: my QH mare is due to foal any day. We had our stud in the field with her so we are real sure when ... A: You actually may have a few more weeks to go if your mare started bagging up just 2 1/2 weeks ago. ... | |
| weaning foal from Mare | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Once you wean the foal from the mare will it be okay to have the weanling stalled next to the mommy A: Yes, it is actually very comforting for both mare and foal to have them stalled next to each other ... | |
| breeding a two year old stud | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Can you breed a two year old stud? At that age is there more possibilty for the mare not to stick? A: You want to make sure that a 2-year-old colt is both physically and mentally ready for breeding. As ... | |
| Colts and Mares | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I don't know how much you know about stallions (psychologically), but, do you think that keeping a ... A: I did let him run with the mares after he was the age of 2 years and even after he had bred two of ... | |
| breeding | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: On average, how many foals will a mare have in a lifetime (both wild and domestic)? Need to know ... A: A lot of that depends on how long the mare lives! Some mares will continue to have foals well into ... | |
| Colts and Mares | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I don't know how much you know about stallions (psychologically), but, do you think that keeping a ... A: Keeping a young colt that is to be used as a stud later in life with mares, is honestly one of those ... | |
| Pregnant Mare | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: When i go and check on her she has milk on the end of her teats and she has a big stomach for a mare ... A: If your mare was confirmed in foal at 18 days, I'm assuming by ultrasound, they would have been able ... | |
| Old Mare | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15-17 year old mare that I have been wanting to breed for quite some time now. She is ... A: Yes, a stretched abdomen can be a sign that your mare has had more than several foals in the past. ... | |
| Mare with twins | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I've just been told by the Stud that my mare is 40days, carrying strong, large twins. What to do? ... A: Yes, there is a chance that if you pinch one twin off at this point that your mare could carry the ... | |
| Breeding older mares | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have two older mares I would like to breed. One is 15 years old and the other is around 13 years ... A: The first thing to think of when deciding whether or not to breed a mare is; is the mare worth ... | |
| horse | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old colt but not very colt don't show any think to mares i served a mare with him ... A: You didn't mention whether or not this 3 year old has both testicles dropped yet. It could very ... | |
| cycle of mares in cold weather | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year mare and long yearling stallion. If I were to keep them together during the winter, ... A: Actually a mare's cycle will depend on the amount of daylight rather than the coldness of the ... | |
| is my mare pregnant | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I bought a mare about 5 months ago, and after observing her while she was eating i noticed her belly ... A: Strange movements in the flank while a horse is eating isn't always indicative of being in foal. It ... | |
| did you breed your pony to a horse? | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of breeding my Shetland pony to my Friesian stallion by AI. Some people are saying ... A: I have never bred a pony to a Friesian and have not had the intention to do so. It is true that it ... | |
| pregnant rescue mare | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a mare that I got at the beginning of July. She came with a filly that was about 13-15 months ... A: Your mare does indeed look as though she is in the later stages of pregnancy. The lying down ... | |
| Breeding horses for Color... | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what color of foal I would have if I breed mare(Magic; Arabian) had predominantly ... A: Your colorSince the stallion you're considering has two grey parents, it is a good possibility that ... | |
| Possible pregnant | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I bought a mare from a sale barn a month ago. I've been noticing she seems to look as if she's ... A: A clear fluid that can be expressed from a mare's udder is not always a sign of pregnancy. Some ... | |
| just discovered mare has milk! | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a 15-18 year old mare and have had her for a week. I just noticed today that she ... A: I have never seen a mare have milk at the beginning of a pregnancy. You did not state whether or ... | |
| mare gestation | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a big stout 7 year old tobiano paint mare that is due in April, her first. I haven't had a ... A: I totally understand your anticipation and wanting to be ready for the big event! One book that I ... | |
| Breeding | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: We have 4 horses, one mare and three geldings. We have had the mare and one of the geldings for a ... A: It is possible that your gelding was what is called, "proud cut" when he was gelded. What this ... | |
| Mare in foal | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: The last month i have noticed she has bagged up!On asking her old owner she doesn't think she is ... A: Silly horse anyway! I'm glad you had the vet out to examine her. At least now you know for sure ... | |
| weaning | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: % years ago I bought a mare with a 8 week old stud colt by her side, I weaned this colt at months. ... A: This doesn't surprise me at all to hear that a mare is still letting her foal nurse for this long. ... | |
| 24 year old Arab | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I read in one of your answers to a question that you had a friend foal out at 24, was the mare ... A: No, the 24 year old mare was not a maiden. She had had previous foals in her lifetime but it had ... | |
| why won't my stallion breed to my mare | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: my quarter horse stallion is 7yrs old and has bred before and has 2 live foals I have him in the ... A: I wouldn't consider a 7 year old stallion with only 2 foals on the ground to be a very experienced ... | |
| First time covering mare | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a mare that's a maiden. Took her down on the 8th of July because that's when her next heat ... A: What you're dealing with here is very difficult for both you and the breeder. If your mare is ... | |
| Stallion behaviour | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old stallion who has sired more than 30 foals. He is very fertile and comes out ... A: There honestly is no reason to be covering this mare more than one time a day, considering your ... | |
| my mare had twins ,feeding information | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Sandy, my mare had twins on 7-3-09, both are doing well and they are about the same size, a little ... A: Congratulations on having healthy twins! As for feeding your mare, she is going to need a lot! ... | |
| Mare in foal | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: The last month i have noticed she has bagged up!On asking her old owner she doesn't think she is ... A: Honestly, a mare usually will not go an entire week with white milk and not have already had a foal. ... | |
| Mare in foal | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: The last month i have noticed she has bagged up!On asking her old owner she doesn't think she is ... A: If you expressed watery white liquid from your mare last night, my guess is that you may already ... | |
| foal wouldnt nurse | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: .we have a 3yr old mare,first baby...she had the baby in the morning while we were gone, when we got ... A: First, let me express my condolences on losing your foal. I know how hard that can be. No, it ... | |
| Is Rosie pregnant- another photo | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: side view of Rosie A: Her udder definitely looks like one that would be consistent with a mare who is pregnant and just ... | |
| Can a nonpregnant mare have milk??? | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: my mare weaned a foal in August 2008. She ran with a stud from April thru Sept 2008. She isn't very ... A: I think there is a way to attach photos to your questions. I know several people have done this in ... | |
| Can a nonpregnant mare have milk??? | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: my mare weaned a foal in August 2008. She ran with a stud from April thru Sept 2008. She isn't very ... A: Actually, you should be seeing and feeling more significant foal movement later in a pregnancy. The ... | |
| Can a nonpregnant mare have milk??? | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: my mare weaned a foal in August 2008. She ran with a stud from April thru Sept 2008. She isn't very ... A: Yes, it is possible for a mare to have clear fluid in their udder that long after weaning. I had a ... | |
| My Stallion | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a 10yr old stallion, he has not bred a mare before. I think he has been ... A: You may have a difficult time with this boy. If he has some behavioral issues and has been taught ... | |
| Breeding my mare | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I tried breding her last year as i really want a baby from her so i can keep her bloodline going. ... A: You never mentioned whether or not your mare has had a foal before. If she is a maiden, then at the ... | |
| very loose manure in pregnant mare | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: In middle January I bought a then 12 year old mare. She has had one foal that I know of. We were ... A: No, it is not normal for a pregnant mare to have loose stool for that long of a period. Normally ... | |
| RE: mare ready to foal | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: i did knock it off and it was back the next day however its not real thick is it supposed to be ... A: All waxing is caused from, is when milk or fluid from the udder leaks out and hardens at the end of ... | |
| foaling list | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: A: Here are the things I always have with me when my mare foals. A good flashlight with fresh ... | |
| mare ready to foal | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: A: If she is waxing... then start keeping a close eye on her. Some mare's milk will not change color ... | |
| std testing costs | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: When you get an STD test run on a mare do the vets check for all the STD's or just some of the major ... A: The best way to check for an STD in a horse, is to have a bacterial culture done of the mare and the ... | |
| signs of foaling? | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: today i noticed that my mare is really large on one side of her utters. do not see any bites neither ... A: It would not be unusual for one side of the udder to begin filling before the other side does. ... | |
| pregnant mare good or bad thing | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: i bought her bred and she is due to foal in june and now im getting told by many people that it is ... A: Four years old is fine to be foaling for the first time. That means she was 3 years old when she ... | |
| what color will my baby be | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: black and white) pinto and the stud is a white arab stallion what are the chances of me getting a ... A: More than likely the "white" Arab that your mare is bred to is actually a gray... meaning that he ... | |
| Mixed Breeding | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm considering a friends offer to breed hey Arabian Stud to my 12 year old Quater Horse. I'm wonder ... A: People cross breed Quarter Horses and Arabians all the time, so there is no problem there. If you ... | |
| breeding a draft stud to a pony mare | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Would it be safe to breed a hackney Arab cross mare to a perchon stud she is about 14 hh and he is ... A: The concern I would have with this cross is that both Hackneys and Arabs are small-framed generally ... | |
| Miniature stud/15.3hh mare | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: We have a Mini that we got a few months ago from some friends that didn't want him anymore, he is ... A: The miniature stud must be pretty tall to reach a 15.3hh mare!! I had several miniature stallions ... | |
| foaling | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a mare and it is her frist foal she is the alpha mare and I want to know if shae will be ... A: Just because your mare is an alpha mare, does not necessarily mean she is going to be aggressive ... | |
| young stud | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a just turned three year old stud i have put him with a young mare that is in season he acts ... A: Oh boy, I have to tell you right from the beginning that what you're dealing with here is very ... | |
| Bagging up | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I bought a mare almost a year ago now for a schooling horse. We had no idea she was bred until ... A: It is not uncommon for a mare's udder to go up and down while their udder develops. There are also ... | |
| first time foaling | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: she is now 7mo along and due in june i love her to death and dont want anything to go wrong i have ... A: MOST mares will foal on their own without any complications. But there are always things that can ... | |
| horse | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: what should i expect out of my pregnant mare the last month or two? what are the signs of foaling? A: About 6-8 weeks prior to foaling, your mare's udder will begin to change. It will start stretching ... | |
| possible mare pregnant | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a horse that I had put in with a male in the summer months. And i was beginning to think she ... A: Okay... not really knowing what area you're speaking of when you say her "back down to her butt"... ... | |
| possible mare pregnant | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a horse that I had put in with a male in the summer months. And i was beginning to think she ... A: A mare losing a lot of weight and looking terrible is not a good sign of pregnancy. Of course mares ... | |
| horses | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: if a mare is dripping milk but doesn't have a full bag, is this a sign of pregnancy? She has had no ... A: Generally a mare dripping milk would be a sign of impending foaling, not just a pregnancy. Some ... | |
| breeding for height | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: We have a lovely, well bred Welsh show pony with a wonderful temperament. However she is only ... A: It could be realistic to get a little bit of a bigger version, but I don't think you're going to get ... | |
| donkey foaling | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I rescued a Jenny that has been running with a Jack for months. I have no idea when she got bred. ... A: If your jenny's udder started filling about 4 weeks ago, then you may only have a week or two left ... | |
| help!! | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i am going to cover my Welsh D mare (she is turning 4 this year) in the spring time, just now she is ... A: Since you would be breeding by AI, the size isn't going to matter too much. A mare will not carry a ... | |
| Stallions and Dewormer | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that certain dewormers can cause problems in breeding stallions. I was just wondering ... A: The best way to avoid any potential problems with dewormers in either stallions or pregnant mares, ... | |
| i am confused | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: My friend has a mare who is very much pregnant... and the horse is getting baby's first milk. the ... A: If the mare's udder is beginning to fill, then you're getting closer. But some mares' udders will ... | |
| Pregnant donkey with loose stool | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I bought a bred donkey. We believe she is in her 10th month. The previous owner did not know the ... A: That's good news that she is doing better. The "normal" gestation for equines is 340 days... but ... | |
| Pregnant donkey with loose stool | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I bought a bred donkey. We believe she is in her 10th month. The previous owner did not know the ... A: A drastic change in weather can affect an equine's digestive system causing a change in their ... | |
| Weaning | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: old little (jack) donkey and I need to wean him. I have an Electrobraid Electric Fence and I was ... A: Putting the foal and mare that close together with no possibility of the foal being able to nurse, ... | |
| Breeding my mare | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old black Arabian mare. She is about 16 hands tall and is very graceful and ... A: First off, it has been said that a mare will not carry a foal that is too big for her to deliver. ... | |
| enlarged teats in mare | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a mare that has the largest teats I've seen in my life! A vet told me it was ... A: You're not kidding that they are huge! Holy cow! I have seen mares with enlarged teats that you ... | |
| worried about my lonely stallion when his friend passes | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i could not find a question similar to the ones i have. i have had horses growing up for the last ... A: Horses are herd animals as I'm sure you already know, but there are plenty of horses who live their ... | |
| finding the right size stud for my mare | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: The mare that I have will be the first that I will have ever of bred. I want to get a much larger ... A: First let me say that your mare is beautiful! I see no reason why your mare should have problems ... | |
| Urinating problem in young filly | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: This filly came in off the ranch for the first time as a 3.5 month old, so don't know how she was ... A: I have to be honest, I have not seen this problem in fillies...so I cannot tell you this is ... | |
| Symptoms of a Pregnant Horse | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: We have a stud and a mare. We think our mare may be pregnant. Symptoms now are heavy stomach and ... A: Honestly, there are no obvious outward physical signs or symptoms of pregnancy in a horse until late ... | |
| breeding pony mare with horse stallion | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: 1-1/5hh shes very fine i want to know what i can breed with her to get a horse out of her with out ... A: If your mare is over 14hh... she technically is not considered a pony. Ponies are anything that is ... | |
| pony pregant | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: i have seen this in pregnant cows with the same how can i tell she is a modey type pony any way, i ... A: Without knowing your pony's history, it's going to be difficult to tell by yourself if she is ... | |
| Possible Preg? Vet asked if she was preg from the way shes carring her weight | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: This mare came from mississippi,(we live in oklahoma)I was told she was not taken care of when she ... A: There really would be nothing to look for physically in an approximate 5 month pregnant mare that ... | |
| Team Penning w/ a Pregnant mare | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking of breeding my horse and I do know the research on costs. I was wondering how long ... A: If your mare is in good shape and is used to doing the team penning on a regular basis, there should ... | |
| Leased broodmare | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have just inspected a broodmare that I have leased for her next foal. I am very hesitant to go ... A: Since this is such a delicate situation between you and the breeder, you should honestly get the ... | |
| Leather Vest/Jacket for the Mare | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently saw a special on HBO regarding the mating of thoroughbred horses. It showed the mare ... A: That's a new one on me! I do not know what it would be called or where to find one. It may be ... | |
| Mini stallion for breeding help? | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: We just wanted to know if it is possible if the foal will live. she 11 months right now and the ... A: Yes, it is possible for a large breed mare to become pregnant and carry a foal by a miniature ... | |
| Milk? | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old mare. She had her first foal 2 years ago accidently. She hasnt been bred since. ... A: I guess the question would be when was the last time you saw her in heat? When a mare's milk turns ... | |
| horse winking after breeding | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: our 8 year old mare was in heat for about6 days and on the 6th or 7th day we figure she was bred ... A: Mares are generally receptive to the stud within a day of coming into heat. By the 6th or 7th day, ... | |
| overdue mare | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old NFQH mare who was live cover pasture breeding for 2 weeks. She is 359 days ... A: Is the fluid coming out still whitish? Have you seen or felt the foal moving at all? Here are a ... | |
| overdue mare | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old NFQH mare who was live cover pasture breeding for 2 weeks. She is 359 days ... A: Some mares' udders will not fill until just prior to delivery, during delivery, or sometimes ... | |
| Appaloosa breeding complications | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: G'day, I have an Appaloosa mare (age 11) who has not been in foal before. I had her serviced last ... A: It has been said that once a mare hits the age of 10 yrs., their chances of conceiving and carrying ... | |
| Breeding my older maiden mare | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have tried breeding her in the past. First time, she was 13, bred her live cover to an Arabian ... A: It has been said that once a mare hits 10 years of age, the chances of them conceiving and carrying ... | |
| Twins Foals! | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My 8yr old 15.3hh Welsh Cob mare Laura has given birth to TWIN FOALS! I know this is rare i am still ... A: Congratulations on twins!! You are indeed very lucky that both babies went to term and were born ... | |
| Stallion size | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the largest stallion that is safe to breed to a 13 hand pony? Can his size damage her legs ... A: A lot is going to depend on how old your mare is. Under the age of 5, their bones are not fully ... | |
| Movement of the pregnant mare. | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 mares that were exposed in August to September of 2007. I saw the one mare get bred and I ... A: Yes, at 9 months you should be seeing foal movement in your mare. A lot of times when they are ... | |
| Live cover how often | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: How often do you recommend allowing a stallion to cover a mare? is there a standard proceedure such ... A: The recommended procedure is to cover the mare every other day and the reason for that is that the ... | |
| Weaning | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: We weaned our foal (apart for 1 month), the mare was completely dry and now at 11 months old the ... A: It sounds like you're dealing with a tough one. I have a mare that will also let her foal nurse no ... | |
| Is My Mare Pregnant? | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: We had just bought a 12yr old mare who has been a brood mare for years and once we brung her home ... A: First, I must let you know that a 12 year old mare who has been used as a brood mare and has had ... | |
| mare loosing hair after foaling | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a 10 day old filly mom started loosing right after baby came and she is stiff in back legs ... A: I have to honestly say I've never seen a mare go bald after having a foal, but it could be a fungal ... | |
| "dummy foals" | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: The mare has PLENTY of milk and she gave a normal delivery and all but the baby "Star" kept acting ... A: Well, I hope by now your filly has started to nurse. But here's my opinion... sticking the tongue ... | |
| foaling | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old mare. She has a 3 year old. My 15 year old is at 353 day and has not shown ... A: 353 days isn't too much of a concern to me as I've had a horse not foal until 375 days before and it ... | |
| Are foaling complications probable? | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My parents and I have an Arabian breeding farm, so I understand how normal foaling goes in healthy ... A: I can understand your concern with whether or not your mare will have foaling complications, but if ... | |
| sugar | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN MY HORSE GOES IN TO LABOR HOW WHILE I KNOW WHEN IT GETS TIME A: The first stage of labor is not far off when your mare begins acting a little "off." Some mares ... | |
| Breeding | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm buying two Arabian mares. In the past I had a bad experience with an old 21 Y/O mare. I never ... A: One thing I have found with breeding horses is that the daughters will tend to take after their ... | |
| bagging up | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: is there and way to tell if she is bagging up or drying up? many people told me to get a vet out ... A: Are you able to get any fluid out of her udder? If it is white milk, that looks like regular milk, ... | |
Breeding Horses
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Sandy Sargent
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Expertise
Breeding issues of both the mare and stallion (live cover), stallion handling, pregnancy of the mare, signs of impending foaling, foaling complications (dystocia), post-partum care of the mare and foal.
Experience
Breeding, raising, training and showing of Appaloosas and American Miniature horses for 16 years. Barn/breeding manager of a large Appaloosa race farm for 6 years.
Organizations
Member in good standing with:
ApHC (Appaloosa Horse Club)
AMHA (American Miniature Horse Association)
AMHR ( American Miniature Horse Registry)
FHANA ( Friesian Horse Associaton of North America)
Education/Credentials
Veterinary assistant for 4 years. I have attended numerous educational seminars on equine reproduction.
Currently employed as a Humane Law Enforcement officer.
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