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The Reproductive Cycle of the Mare

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Mares are ‘seasonally polyoestrous’, meaning that they have a season in which they are confined to breeding (not all year round), and they cycle several times within this period. The typical breeding season is between May and October but some mares will cycle outside of these months.

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The Reproductive Cycle of the Mare

Separation anxiety- what causes it, and how can we help our horses?

How many horses do you know that neigh frantically, fence walking and showing signs of extreme stress when their friend is taken away from them?

Many horses suffer from ‘separation anxiety’ – either when they are left on their own, or taken away from their companions. In some cases even if other...

Separation anxiety- what causes it, and how can we help our horses?