Broodmares

Top racehorses head for retirement

The 6-time Cheltenham Festival winner Quevega finishes a gallant second on her final run

Storm kills fillies worth €1m

Five valuable Irish yearlings have been killed in a storm that electrified their paddock

New mask could revolutionise thoroughbred breeding

A product that could transform thoroughbred breeding by allowing foals to be born closer to 1 January will go on the market next year

Improve the odds of getting your mare in-foal

Scientific advances mean the chances of getting your mare in-foal - no matter what her age - are increasing

Ensure a healthy pregnancy for your horse

Abortion is every breeder's worst nightmare, but some steps can be taken to reduce the risk

Is your mare a suitable mother?

If you’re thinking of breeding from your mare, there are physical conditions you should take into account

What to consider before breeding from your mare

Should you breed from your mare this year? It's the question every breeder should be asking

Breeding FAQ: caring for the pregnant broodmare

Tips on caring for the pregnant broodmare

The pregnant broodmare FAQ: has she lost her foal?

Find out when should you be concerned about your mare's pregnancy and when to seek veterinary advice

Breeding FAQ: Is my mare in foal? What about twins?

Tips on how to find out if your broodmare is pregnant, plus the importance of finding out if your mare is carrying twins

Breeding FAQ: Should I put my mare in foal?

Some owners decide to breed from mares because they are lame or have had to retire through injury, but is this a responsible course of action?

World Horse Welfare mare adopts orphan foal

Grey Welsh mountain pony Lightning has been matched to a thoroughbred colt called Jerry, after her own foal was put down last month

Ask H&H: legal protection for breeders

Expert advice on avoiding disputes when breeding from your mare

Ask H&H: breeding from loan mares

Horse & Hound explains who owns the foal from a mare on loan

Feeding the broodmare this winter

Expert advice on how to keep a broodmare with a history of tying-up in top condition this winter

Getting your mare in-foal early

How to maximise the chances of breeding successfully from your mare early in the spring

Preparing the mare for covering

As the covering season begins, Horse & Hound explains how to optimise your mare’s breeding chance

Breeding with "dirty" mares

Expert advice on what constitutes a "dirty mare" and what it means for your mare's fertility

Breeding during foal heat

Advice on putting a mare back in-foal directly after she has given birth

Feeding the mare and foal

Professional feeding advice from Baileys to help keep mother and baby in tip top condition during the all important first few months of life