Mares

Mares lust after equine version of Barry White

Research into the calls of stallions has discovered that different tones provoke particular reactions from mares

Critically rare breed beats elite horses to H&H outstanding mare award

The breeders of the winning mare were surprised to receive the award, having been up against a raft of successful mares from the Olympic disciplines

How to mimic the arrival of spring for broodmares [H&H VIP]

Vets in Ireland and Kentucky have been investigating ways to mimic the arrival of spring for mares. Peter Green MRCVS reports

How breeding affects size [H&H VIP]

What impact do both parents have on the eventual size of their progeny? Peter Green MRCVS looks at the latest research

9 tips for getting the best out of your mare

Top riders share what they have learnt from experience about dealing with mares

Celebrating 22 top mares: in pictures

H&H celebrates the careers of 22 top performing mares of the moment across the disciplines

2013 BEF Futurity series is full steam ahead

The 2013 BEF Futurity series is now underway. Only one elite premium was awarded at Writtle College in Essex at the first of this year's 16 evaluation days.

Exercise may affect fertility in mares

Competition mares in work may have more trouble conceiving than those which receive little or no regular exercise, according to a new study

Mare and foal killed in 'wicked' and 'sick' attack

The brood mare, who was due to foal in five weeks' time, was found bleeding heavily in her field. Her foal also died in the attack

Warm winter causing problems for horse management

The mild winter is playing havoc with horse management, with reports of mares being in season "almost constantly", early moulting and exacerbated skin conditions

Ruby rescued from owner who tried to board train with her

The pregnant Welsh mare has been removed from her owner by the RSPCA as concerns grow over her welfare

Mare shot with crossbow while grazing in her field

Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old mare suffered wounds after being shot with a crossbow in her field in Surrey

Mare rescued from ditch by Devon firefighters

A 19-year-old mare was rescued from a ditch at Northam near Bideford yesterday morning

Three unweaned filly foals stolen from a field in Somerset

Three young fillies under five months in age have been stolen from a field near Martock in Somerset

Men in court tomorrow over blade attack on mare

Three men will appear in Stafford Magistrates Court following an attack on a 19-year-old mare which led to her death

British Breeding to leave BEF

In a bid to represent the individual needs of stud books, British Breeding is preparing to become independent from the British Equestrian Federation

The Tourmaline Rose is top mare

"Famous Five" lead the way in this year's SHB (GB) gradings for mares, as the equine members of the fairer sex become increasingly popular among riders at the highest level

FEI relaxes ruling on Regumate

More mares may compete at top level in the future, thanks to plans to allow the use of Regumate – a mareish behaviour suppressant - in international competitions