Ilovefoals
Well-Known Member
Anyone ever done this?
My retired mare has now bred 3 foals, 2 of which were natural covers. She's a real tart when she's in season and I'm getting a bit worried about her health. She's in the field next to my gelding, who doesn't show much interest bless him and she spends the majority of her time pacing the fence line and calling to him. Her tail and back legs are filthy from all the squirting but what worries me most is the fence walking. She has arthritis now and I have noticed she's getting much stiffer with all this pacing. Plus, it can't be good for her mental health.
The vet has suggested putting in a marble as a permenant way of stopping her seasons. Regumate is far too expensive for me to use I'm afraid plus I'm not sure I'd want her on it long term.
I realise winter is coming but last year she cycled through the whole year!
Any advice/experiences much appreciated.
Also in breeding.
My retired mare has now bred 3 foals, 2 of which were natural covers. She's a real tart when she's in season and I'm getting a bit worried about her health. She's in the field next to my gelding, who doesn't show much interest bless him and she spends the majority of her time pacing the fence line and calling to him. Her tail and back legs are filthy from all the squirting but what worries me most is the fence walking. She has arthritis now and I have noticed she's getting much stiffer with all this pacing. Plus, it can't be good for her mental health.
The vet has suggested putting in a marble as a permenant way of stopping her seasons. Regumate is far too expensive for me to use I'm afraid plus I'm not sure I'd want her on it long term.
I realise winter is coming but last year she cycled through the whole year!
Any advice/experiences much appreciated.
Also in breeding.