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Pregnant horses need extra care to remain comfortable with human touch and to maintain health after giving birth. Understand what pregnant mares require with this free video series on horse care.
There are 14 videos in this series:
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 comfortable about human touch and handling with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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. Breed a mare using a personable stallion with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 ready. Understand when a mare is ready to breed with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 breeding with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 of horse pregnancy with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 expecting mare, sure to provide plenty of fresh water, with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 delivery with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 supplies in preparation for a foal birthing with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 process of a foal's birth with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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. Know what to look for after a foal's birth with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
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 something has gone wrong during a birthing with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care.
Man has enjoyed a unique relationship with the horses on this planet. Horses have carried us into battle, bravely and without fear. They’ve helped us travel over long stretches of terrain. In some parts of the world, they still pull our farmer’s plows and carry our loads. They’ve been indispensable in herding and driving our cattle. The police have mounted horse patrols for crowd control situations in urban environments. No question, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands and usually having a calm, docile demeanor. In this free video series on horse care, a professional horse trainer discusses caring for a pregnant mare. Find out how to identify that a horse is ready to breed, and get information about knowing when she is pregnant. Learn how to provide adequate nutrition for an expecting mare, and discover the warning signs that she will give birth soon. Experience the beauty of a foal's delivery, taking the necessary precautions to keep both the mare and foal healthy.
Neil Draper Neil Draper is a professional horse trainer who lives in Fountain Greene, Utah. He also raises and sometimes breeds horses. Draper has been raising and training horses for more than 25 years and owns his own ranch with many horses.dkdk
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