Raising a child takes a village, notes one African proverb; the collective experiences of a community forming the individual person. Similarly, a growing foal takes its cues from his dam, surrounding ...

For some breeders, the waiting game starts as soon as the mare is inseminated. For others, it starts when she's confirmed in foal. Still for others, it starts when she her belly grows large. Whenever ...

Nearly as important as a mare having a foal is getting her bred back to have next year’s baby. Breeding on foal heat is an old management strategy aimed at doing just that. It is the first heat cycle ...

In horse breeding, stallions are usually used to establish a breeding line. In some cases, however, the maternal lineage plays a more important role. Researchers have looked at the gestation length of ...

PHOENIX (KPNX/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — Dramatic video shows a horse struggling to escape a mudhole after the mare and her foal became stuck. A dramatic rescue unfolded Sunday in the Apache Sitgreaves ...

Nothing beats the raw magic of life unfolding right before your eyes! In this heartwarming moment shared by Josta, a majestic mare steps into her most powerful role yet—motherhood. As the foal enters ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company had difficult news to share regarding one of their mares this week. According to the Fire Company, the stewards of the wild Chincoteague ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — An orphan colt, who lost his mother shortly after she gave birth, was adopted by a mare that had tragically lost her foal. According to the WSU Insider, the generosity of strangers ...