DON'T breed unless you are certain you can provide the foal with a good home for the rest of it's life. Too many horses are going to slaughter. Get a knowledgeable horse person to help you. Find a reputable stallion to breed to. Do you have enough money to care for the mare if everything goes wrong, plus more? Do you have the facility to care for a foal? Why are you breeding? If it's because you want to see horses mate or see a baby being born, go on YouTube and watch that. But if it's because you really think you can give the foal a life and a gentle home, then it's worth doing the reasearch. AndalusianGirl.
Before breeding your mare, consider her age, health, and conformation to ensure she is physically able to carry a foal. Evaluate her breeding history and genetic background to determine her suitability for producing quality offspring. Additionally, plan for the financial costs associated with breeding, foaling, and caring for the mare and foal.
That depend on the mare.... if she has had a foal before and is having regular cycles it might be OK. If she has never had a foal before its not a good idea. The mares uterus looses its elasticity when they get older. I know of lots of older mares that have had beautiful healthy foals..... but I know of even more old mares that will no longer get in foal. Its really up to your mare and your vet. Good Luck!
Before the age of 4 she is a filly on her 4th birthday she becomes a mare
Before a horse is born, the mare goes through a pregnancy that lasts around 11 months. During this time, the fetus develops and grows inside the mare's womb until it is ready to be born. The mare's body undergoes various changes to support the growing foal, such as increased nutrient requirements and changes in hormone levels.
After a mare has foaled you will want to wait until the foal is weaned before you ride the mare again. It is very hard to ride a mare with the foal trotting along side, and can be dangerous for the foal. A foal is ready to be weaned any time from 6 to 8 months of age.
Before breeding your mare, consider her age, health, and conformation to ensure she is physically able to carry a foal. Evaluate her breeding history and genetic background to determine her suitability for producing quality offspring. Additionally, plan for the financial costs associated with breeding, foaling, and caring for the mare and foal.
If she has never been bred before, then she would be referred to as a maiden mare. If she has been bred before, but is not currently pregnant or raising a foal, she would be referred to as an empty mare or a dry mare. Otherwise, she is still normally referred to as a mare.
That depend on the mare.... if she has had a foal before and is having regular cycles it might be OK. If she has never had a foal before its not a good idea. The mares uterus looses its elasticity when they get older. I know of lots of older mares that have had beautiful healthy foals..... but I know of even more old mares that will no longer get in foal. Its really up to your mare and your vet. Good Luck!
A mare is an adult (over 4 years old) female horse.A mare is a female horse that is 3 years or older, if the horse is any younger, it is considered a filly;)Some people don't consider a female a mare until they are 4 years old, and some don't call them a mare until they are 5!
Before the age of 4 she is a filly on her 4th birthday she becomes a mare
The udders will be swolen and the mare will drip milk. The mare will be restless and will lay down after a while. Also she will pie right before she is going to give birth.
The size of a mare at four month into a pregnancy will depend on several factors. These include the size of the fetus, the amount and quality of the food the mare is receiving, and the mares exercise level. However a mare at four months will typically show a 'slight' belly.
Its depending on the mare's color before it turned gray! And on the dominant genes. But these colors can be possible: - Chestnut/Sorrel/Red Mare (Before it turned gray) 50% Chestnut that goes gray 50% Chestnut that stays chestnut - Bay mare (Before it turned gray) 29.17% Gray out of bay 29.17% Bay 16.67% Gray out of chestnut 16.67% Chestnut 4.17% Gray out of Black 4.17% Black - Black Mare (Before it turned gray) 16.67% Gray out of Black 16.67% Gray out of Bay 16.67% Black 16.67% Bay 16.67% Gray out of chestnut 16.67% Chestnut
Preparing your mare for foaling in the proper way is essencial in her health. I have written an article on when my mare foaled, and how we prepared & cared for her, and our new foal. This is the link: http://www.ehow.com/how_4526561_prepare-mare-foaling.html
The mare should begin producing milk shortly before the foal is born. A foal generally stands within an hour or so after birth, and the mare should already have plenty of milk for him.
The Plato crater was formed before lava flowed into the Mare Imbrium. Plato crater is a impact crater, while lava flows are a result of volcanic activity. The lava flows in Mare Imbrium are believed to have occurred after the impact event that formed the Plato crater.
a male horse (stallion) sniffs or nuzzles the mare before matting................ if a mare is not ready to mate she will kick and bite the stallion............ so an experienced stallion will approach the side of the mare just in case.