Oestress
Friday 08 July 2022Sharing moments with your mare can be very rewarding, but at the same time, the oestruss cycle can be a great challenge, especially when you expect her maximum performance.
During the oestrus cycle, mares show difficult behavior, signs of fatigue, hypersensitivity to being touched, bite everything they find, or simply show discomfort when being locked up. On the contrary, they are characterized by being determined, quick-thinking and courageous, which makes them an incredible companion. If you are lucky enough to have a mare, it is time to work with her, respecting her concerns, to achieve good performance and well-being.
During the oestrus cycle, mares show difficult behavior, signs of fatigue, hypersensitivity to being touched, bite everything they find, or simply show discomfort when being locked up. On the contrary, they are characterized by being determined, quick-thinking and courageous, which makes them an incredible companion. If you are lucky enough to have a mare, it is time to work with her, respecting her concerns, to achieve good performance and well-being.
FIVE important things to remember about mares:
- Mares are sensitive animals to cycles in the same way that stallions can have hormonal challenges.
- Hormonal behavior generally follows a pattern and appears more intense between March and October, known as the oestrus or breeding season..
- The severity of mood swings is specific to each mare. Not all mares have regular cycles; some can be unpredictable, some show no signs of heat, and some seem to be constantly hormonal.
- Considering the mare's reproductive anatomy, the ovaries are located just below or behind the rear of the saddle, so it is not surprising that mares are sometimes sensitive when riding. In addition, at certain times they may feel less willing to work or with less affinity.
- Research shows that the mare's body condition can influence the length of the breeding season and also their dominant behavior, so a healthy weight is recommended.
Five Star Oestress offers all-season hormone support:
- Regulates hormones naturally.
- Relieves muscle tension.
- Helps calm the mares and their well-being.
- Relieves the effects of hormonal changes and physical discomfort.
