Breeding Older Mares
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? Remember there are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.
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Posted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Mar 12, 2022 | Article, Assisted Reproduction, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Breeding Planning, Breeding Soundness Exam, Embryo Transfer, Endometritis, Hormones For Breeding, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Fertility, Mare Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? Remember there are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Mar 10, 2022 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Stallion Care, Stallion Fertility
Many factors influence stallion fertility, a good number of which can be managed and improved.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Aug 20, 2019 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Basic Care, Body Condition, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Diagnosing Lameness, Diseases and Conditions, Eye & Ear Problems, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Lameness, Muscle and Joint Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Eye Problems, Pain Management, Respiratory System
Here’s how to manage senior horses’ aging teeth, joints, lungs, and more.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Jan 11, 2019 | Article, Barns and Sheds, Boarding, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Horse Identification, Horse Industry News, Tack, Tack, Equipment & Products, Theft, Welfare and Industry
Thefts happen in barns, at horse shows, and from pastures. Learn how to keep your horses, possessions, and people safe.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Sep 6, 2017 | Article, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Problems, Lameness, Shoeing
Sometimes horses need a little extra support or protection. Find out how hoof pads can help.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Dec 7, 2016 | Article, Conditioning Young Horses, Heat Stress, Hoof Care, Muscle and Joint Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Recreational Trail Riding and Hacking, Thermoregulation & Body Temperature, Trail and Recreational Riding, Vital Signs & Physical Exam
Learn how recreational riders can condition and protect their equine weekend warriors.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Oct 3, 2016 | Article, Body Condition, Horse Care, Nutrition, Obesity, Older Horse Care Concerns, Sports Medicine
Assess your horse’s body condition regularly so you can adjust his diet accordingly and identify potential problems.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Apr 8, 2016 | Article, Fencing, Pasture & Forage Management, Poisoning & Toxicity
Some trees can kill horses, and horses can kill trees. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Apr 16, 2015 | Abortion and Embryonic Death, Article, Body Condition, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Planning, Breeding Soundness Exam, Endometritis, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Hormones For Breeding, Mare Care, Mare Fertility, Working With a Veterinarian
Pregnancy failure in mares is a very real risk; here’s how to prevent or handle it.
Read MorePosted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Mar 6, 2015 | Article, Barn & Stall Equipment, Farm and Barn, Water & Electrolytes, Winter Care
Do you really want to wrestle with frozen hoses? Here’s what to know about automatic waterers.
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