Breeding the Mare

Name: Breeding the Mare
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A look at the reproductive anatomy and physiology of the horse, her cycle, broodmare nutrition and conceiving a foal.

Last updated 5/2015

English

What you'll learn

2 sections • 13 lectures • 15m total length

Introduction1:14
Introduction to Breeding the Mare course and the author of the course.
Introduction Materials2:00
A written version of the course goals and author bio.
The Mare's Cycle5:00
The Mare's Cycle takes at look at the physiology of the mare's cycle, the hormones involved in her cycle and recognising the signs of a mare in season.
Signs of a Mare in Oestrus1:18
The signs of a mare in oestrus and dioestrus are discussed and an external video is provided displaying a mare in season.
Introducing Hormones in the Mare's Cycle2:50
This lecture is a quick introduction to the hormones that are found at work in the mare's oestrus cycle.
Understanding the Cycle1:18
The mare's oestrus cycle and the events that occur are discussed.
The Mare's Cycle
Reproductive Anatomy6:00
Reproductive Anatomy looks at the breeding anatomy of the mare and its function.
Reproductive Anatomy Discussed4:06
Reproductive Anatomy looks at the breeding anatomy of the mare and its function.
Reproductive Anatomy

Feeding the Broodmare3:00
Feeding the Broodmare considers how nutrition affects a mare’s cycle, her chances of conception and pregnancy.
Broodmare Nutrition2:07
This video quickly summarises the importance of broodmare nutrition and what the rising plane of nutrition is.
Feeding the Broodmare
Conception4:00
Conception looks at when in the mare’s cycle fertilisation occurs and where in her reproductive tract this happens.
Conception2:50
The event of conception is summarised here.
Conception
Conclusion1:00
A summary of what's been covered in the course and the knowledge you now have.

Breeding the Mare takes a look at:

the reproductive anatomy and physiology of the mare, including her cycle, hormones involved and time of ovulation
the best time for conception
the signs of a mare in season or oestrus
nutrition of the broodmare to encourage the healthy delivery of a foal

Those interested in breeding, wanting to learn more about the stud industry or wanting to breed their own mare would benefit from this course.

Resources include:

The course is broken up into four topics and can be completed over a week or two. For those short on time, one topic a week would be possible.

Take this course to increase your physiological knowledge of the broodmare.