Breeding a 20-year-old mare can absolutely work—but it’s not a “hope and pray” situation. At this age, the biggest danger isn’t just lower fertility. It’s the hidden stuff: uterine scarring, fluid retention, irregular cycles, and higher odds of early loss. That means the difference between success and heartbreak is usually pre-breeding testing + tight timing. […]
Breeding an older mare can work… but it’s one of the easiest ways to burn money and break hearts if you skip the basics. Because “too old” isn’t a single number. It’s a mix of uterine health, cycling regularity, breeding history, and how well the mare can carry and recover. Some mares foal in their […]
Fruits feel like the safest treat ever… until your horse gets gassy, blows up in weight, or starts acting “off” after snack time. Because the truth is, horses can eat a lot of fruits—but not all of them, and not in “human portions.” Sugar, pits, and even “healthy” fruit can turn into colic drama if […]