Breeding Horses Videos

Wrapping a mare's tail is an important step before she gives birth to keep the area as clean as possible for the birth of her foal. Wrap a mare's tail using gauze or veterinary wrap with advice...

Caring for a foal involves handling it to make it comfortable with human touch and separating out the male colt's after 1 or 2 years of age. Care for a foal after a mare has given birth with...

Foaling, a pregnant horse giving birth, can occur while the mare is standing or laying down, and she should be able to endure the process on her own without outside help. Observe the beautiful...

After the birth of a foal, observe the mare to make sure that she and the foal look healthy, and bring her to the veterinarian if she hasn't discharged the placenta within 10 hours of delivery....

Signs of trouble during a horse pregnancy include the mare being in labor for quite a long time, the foal being breached upon delivery or excessive bleeding or stress. Identify warning signs that...

A mare will exhibit signs of being ready to breed when she is in heat, which lasts for seven to 14 days, and she will become more irritable and will discharge to signal to the stallion that she is...

Breeding horses can be done through live coverage, where a stallion and mare are introduced to each other, or by artificial insemination done at the veterinarian's office. Choose a method of...

Signs that a horse is pregnant include a fuller belly area, a calmer disposition and milk production in her udders, but a quick trip to the veterinarian can confirm a pregnancy. Identify the signs...

Nutrition for a pregnant horse includes clean alfalfa hay given at least two or three times a day equaling at least two percent of the mare's body weight. Provide adequate nutrition for an...

A shelter for a pregnant horse should be maintained daily to keep fresh, clean bedding made of grass, straw or shavings designed for horses. Keep a stall clean and dry to prepare for a foal's...

Supplies to keep on hand for a horse pregnancy includes iodine, which is applied to the colt's belly where the umbilical cord has torn, rubber gloves and clean towels. Gather the necessary...

A pregnant horse should be handled often to make sure that she is sufficiently broken in, because she will be less attentive and less cooperative after the birth of her foal. Keep a pregnant mare...

When leading and handling a pregnant horse, keep a safe distance and make sure she is paying attention and can be led from both her right and left sides. Keep a pregnant horse comfortable when led...

When breeding a mare, make sure she is broken in, able to be ridden well and is comfortable around humans, and choose a stallion with similar attractive personality traits for the best results....