Sometimes it can be quite difficult to get a mare pregnant, especially if she has fertility problems. There are several reasons that a mare might be infertile, many of which can be treated. Two reproductive specialists from Lexington, Ky., shared their extensive knowledge of several of the problems that mares can face with attendees of the Thoroughbred International Exposition and Conference in Lexington, Ky., June 20-22.

Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM, Dipl. ACT, reproductive specialist at Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Equine Associates; and Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT, reproductive specialist at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, have specialized in reproduction since 1995 and 1982 respectively