"Sterile Mare, Always In Heat" What the heck does THAT mean?

CowGirlUp1833 · 12-02-2005, 08:49 AM

I saw an ad in a equine mag for a sterile mare always in heat. "no need to tranqualize or restrain"....can someone explain to me what that means? I'm **guessing** that they will just use her for repeated breedings to collect semen, is that correct? If so.... I dunno, I just seem like that would be a hard job on a mare?

Thoughts? Comments?

Moostang · 12-02-2005, 08:52 AM

It does sounds like she is used for collection to me...

Cheeky Monkey · 12-02-2005, 08:56 AM

Um, thought I might share what collecting is all about. The mare doesnt get "used" by the stallion. The mare is usually around, sometimes has to sniff noses, stand with her backend to the stud,etc and sometimes just stands behind a wall (for protection for the "very happy" stallions.

) The stallion is collected into a container which the vet holds as the stallion jumps on the Dummy Mare.

Sorry if this grosses some people out. (hey, i think thats my arm in the red shirt, I was holding the mare)

Shotgun93 · 12-02-2005, 08:56 AM

Poor thing, what a life to live! I don't why, but that just makes me sad!

CowGirlUp1833 · 12-02-2005, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostang

It does sounds like she is used for collection to me...

Maybe I'm just odd, but thats seems like a stressful life for a mare... Can you imagine PMSing everyday of your life? And breeding all the time? Does that have a pyschological impact (I mean, cause her body will think it needs a foal?)

CowGirlUp1833 · 12-02-2005, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheeky Monkey

Um, thought I might share what collecting is all about. The mare doesnt get "used" by the stallion. The mare is usually around, sometimes has to sniff noses, stand with her backend to the stud,etc and sometimes just stands behind a wall (for protection for the "very happy" stallions.

) The stallion is collected into a container which the vet holds as the stallion jumps on the Dummy Mare.

Okay. That makes much more sense. I still think its a bummer for her to be in heat all the time tho.

Jenje! · 12-02-2005, 09:03 AM

Darn! I have a comment for this that applies to the human world, and I can't figure out how to make it forum appropriate.

Hate it when that happens...

No1Dazy · 12-02-2005, 09:08 AM

The first several times we collected our young stallion, someone commented that the tease mare looked so bored she should be reading a book! one of the older guys looked at his wife and said, "Don't even say it, I can read your mind." I almost fell over laughing!

CowGirlUp1833 · 12-02-2005, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by No1Dazy

The first several times we collected our young stallion, someone commented that the tease mare looked so bored she should be reading a book! one of the older guys looked at his wife and said, "Don't even say it, I can read your mind." I almost fell over laughing!

Thats classic! LOL

Shotgun93 · 12-02-2005, 09:11 AM

I agree with Kim, being in heat all the time would not be fun!

12-02-2005, 08:49 AM	#1
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On the Lake Michigan Shoreline Posts: 17,367 Images: 438 Blog Entries: 41	"Sterile Mare, Always In Heat" What the heck does THAT mean? I saw an ad in a equine mag for a sterile mare always in heat. "no need to tranqualize or restrain"....can someone explain to me what that means? I'm guessing that they will just use her for repeated breedings to collect semen, is that correct? If so.... I dunno, I just seem like that would be a hard job on a mare? Thoughts? Comments?

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Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 11,221 Images: 760 Blog Entries: 55	It does sounds like she is used for collection to me... __________________ A train station is where the train stops. A bus station is where the bus stops. On my desk, I have a work station... http://moostangproductions.com http://www.hoovesnirons.com

12-02-2005, 08:56 AM	#3
Cheeky Monkey Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,242 Images: 228 Blog Entries: 1	Um, thought I might share what collecting is all about. The mare doesnt get "used" by the stallion. The mare is usually around, sometimes has to sniff noses, stand with her backend to the stud,etc and sometimes just stands behind a wall (for protection for the "very happy" stallions. ) The stallion is collected into a container which the vet holds as the stallion jumps on the Dummy Mare. Sorry if this grosses some people out. (hey, i think thats my arm in the red shirt, I was holding the mare) __________________ When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." -Erma Bombeck " !"

12-02-2005, 08:56 AM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,941 Images: 133	Poor thing, what a life to live! I don't why, but that just makes me sad! __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

12-02-2005, 09:08 AM	#8
No1Dazy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228 Images: 93 Blog Entries: 16	The first several times we collected our young stallion, someone commented that the tease mare looked so bored she should be reading a book! one of the older guys looked at his wife and said, "Don't even say it, I can read your mind." I almost fell over laughing! __________________ "Out of nothing comes nothing. We must at least try." ~Wolfgang May, 7/18/08

12-02-2005, 09:11 AM	#10
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,941 Images: 133	I agree with Kim, being in heat all the time would not be fun! __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

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