COLOSTRUM
Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces […]
pregnancy
ASKHQ: SWAYBACK
Q: What is a swayback? A: A swayback is a hollow back, that has a dip between the withers and
ASKHQ: GESTATION
Q: What is the gestation period for a mare? A: The average gestation length in mares ranges from 320 to
ASKHQ: EXERCISE IN PREGNANCY
Q: Can you exercise a pregnant mare? A: Many owners are very concerned about riding a pregnant mare, for fear
ASKHQ: DOUBLE TROUBLE
Q: How often do horses have twins? A: Twins are conceived as a result of the stallion’s sperm fertilising two
HOW OFTEN DO HORSES HAVE TWINS?
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ature does not favour the birth of equine twins, and many mares will abort within the first 40 days of
BUN IN THE OVEN – THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FOAL
It’s very exciting to be involved in breeding a live, healthy foal. Here we explore the journey of pregnancy in
Riding after baby – Part 1
If you’re a female rider, it’s likely that you either have or will face motherhood at some point. Here’s how to get back in the saddle after a baby.