Mares in Heat: What’s Normal, What’s Not?
Karen Hopper Usher
May 5, 2026
Mares get a bad rap for recalcitrant estrous behavior, but hormones and tumors could also be at play.
Mares get a bad rap for recalcitrant estrous behavior, but hormones and tumors could also be at play.
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times.
Hoof care professionals share what they look for in a strong, sound foot and how to prevent common problems from developing. Read more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Biometric sensors and other technologies are reshaping how we monitor horse health and performance across various disciplines.
Late in pregnancy, mares’ abdominal space is limited, and they can experience colic.
Managing chronic laminitis in horses calls for a proactive approach. Read more in the Summer 2025 issue of The Horse.
Like many things, expenses around horse ownership continue to increase. Take a look at what it costs to own a horse in 2024 and beyond. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Horses’ body language and habits can tell you a lot about their pain levels, moods, and motivations.
An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies.
Discover what could cause mares to lose a pregnancy and how veterinarians might treat it.
When should veterinarians use kerosene in broodmares? How should they administer it? Two equine reproduction experts answer these questions and more.
Pain behaviors in the ridden horse can range from subtle rhythm irregularities to bucking.
Helping your horse develop balance, core strength, and range of motion can be the key to injury prevention and better performance.
A research team found that abnormal behavior doesn’t always correlate with elevated ovarian hormones.
Owners should take an individual and regional approach to planning low-NSC diets for ID horses.
Research shows platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy can help treat post-breeding inflammation in mares.
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