Figuring out mare in heat???

lovin-my-mare · 08-22-2004, 10:10 AM

Okay...I've checked posts on this topic but I'm still confused (lol) My mare is in heat (Aug22) I noticed her getting a little unruly yesterday...she's winking

and this morning went to her stall and she's banging on the door...I have two questions...when I brought her out and took her off lead...she walked and then bucked..she was a lunge whip away from me (but I still felt some dirt) I yelled at her -- WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DONE? and question number 2: how the heck do I figure out when she's next due to come into heat? The last time I noticed unruly behaviour was July 7th --maybe I missed something in between..How many days before her next cycle and long does it last and do you start counting from the beginning or the end of when you notice behaviour changes? Also.....is it best to put riding off during this time or not? Thanks everyone

cassidy · 08-22-2004, 10:17 AM

well she was obviously just excited alot of horses i no do it i would just be aware of this next time an maybe hold her on the lead shut the gate an let her off at least theres a gate between you!

im not sure how often it is but you will be able to tell from discharge from her behind!

depending on the horse wether you put of riding my mare can be difficult to catch when she is in season but seems fine to ride i would try an see what you think

lovin-my-mare · 08-22-2004, 10:20 AM

Cassidy...problem is ...the paddock I have her in is where her barn is so I go back and forth to do water hay...all that stuff....when she bucked...should I have done something else? I have to admit...It caught me off guard this morning.

SyntheticTrust · 08-22-2004, 11:18 AM

i think its every 20 something days they come in heat but im not sure

GeM · 08-22-2004, 11:26 AM

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i think its every 20 something days they come in heat but im not sure

I think for mares its always too soon, lol. Most of the mares I know are on hormones. I do have a mini mare, and she gets really fiesty and pretty unruly when she is in heat. Just give me a gelding, lol. I am pretty sure it's fine to ride, I mean why not. She just might be pissy...but if you want to ride, make her do what you want and let her get over it

kddoublink · 08-22-2004, 11:31 AM

I ride when my mare is in heat. My instructor said I have to work harder tho becuase my mare gets lazy!

_Katy

Lou3 · 08-22-2004, 03:44 PM

I've never had a problem riding mares in heat. Sometimes they even perform better. Jess always does her best puisance (sp?) performances when she's in heat because she's showing off.
Lou

lovin-my-mare · 08-22-2004, 05:55 PM

Thanks guys...I rode her this afternoon and she did really well...sometimes (because I'm new at this) I take certain actions personally...I'm getting over that obviously

LindaLiz · 09-02-2004, 10:14 AM

A horse cycles around 21 days can be in heat from about 3 days up to 9. You count from the first day of "show" winking flagging the tail, squirting, and rubbing against other horses or walls ect.. Its okay to ride during this time you just might need to be a little extra cautious. A horse needs to behave even during heat, continue to be firm. Have Fun!

08-22-2004, 10:10 AM	#1
lovin-my-mare Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116 Images: 2	Figuring out mare in heat??? Okay...I've checked posts on this topic but I'm still confused (lol) My mare is in heat (Aug22) I noticed her getting a little unruly yesterday...she's winking and this morning went to her stall and she's banging on the door...I have two questions...when I brought her out and took her off lead...she walked and then bucked..she was a lunge whip away from me (but I still felt some dirt) I yelled at her -- WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DONE? and question number 2: how the heck do I figure out when she's next due to come into heat? The last time I noticed unruly behaviour was July 7th --maybe I missed something in between..How many days before her next cycle and long does it last and do you start counting from the beginning or the end of when you notice behaviour changes? Also.....is it best to put riding off during this time or not? Thanks everyone

08-22-2004, 10:17 AM	#2
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,437 Images: 815	well she was obviously just excited alot of horses i no do it i would just be aware of this next time an maybe hold her on the lead shut the gate an let her off at least theres a gate between you! im not sure how often it is but you will be able to tell from discharge from her behind! depending on the horse wether you put of riding my mare can be difficult to catch when she is in season but seems fine to ride i would try an see what you think __________________ May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

08-22-2004, 11:31 AM	#6
kddoublink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern, Maine Posts: 950 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 2	I ride when my mare is in heat. My instructor said I have to work harder tho becuase my mare gets lazy! _Katy __________________ You dream of it & in your dreams is has a mane & tail flying hooves covered in feathers that whisper to the grass as it gallops past. A language that speaks to your soul.

08-22-2004, 03:44 PM	#7
Lou3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 7,273 Images: 30 Blog Entries: 1	I've never had a problem riding mares in heat. Sometimes they even perform better. Jess always does her best puisance (sp?) performances when she's in heat because she's showing off. Lou __________________ Save the Earth . . . it's the only planet with chocolate FFFL

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08-22-2004, 10:20 AM	#3
lovin-my-mare Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116 Images: 2	Cassidy...problem is ...the paddock I have her in is where her barn is so I go back and forth to do water hay...all that stuff....when she bucked...should I have done something else? I have to admit...It caught me off guard this morning.

08-22-2004, 11:18 AM	#4
SyntheticTrust Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,528	i think its every 20 something days they come in heat but im not sure

08-22-2004, 05:55 PM	#8
lovin-my-mare Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116 Images: 2	Thanks guys...I rode her this afternoon and she did really well...sometimes (because I'm new at this) I take certain actions personally...I'm getting over that obviously

09-02-2004, 10:14 AM	#9
LindaLiz Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 65	A horse cycles around 21 days can be in heat from about 3 days up to 9. You count from the first day of "show" winking flagging the tail, squirting, and rubbing against other horses or walls ect.. Its okay to ride during this time you just might need to be a little extra cautious. A horse needs to behave even during heat, continue to be firm. Have Fun!