Cupid's hormones to blame
Q My mare comes into season the moment she meets a new gelding, and this happens year round. Is this behaviour normal?
Sheryle Elson, Essex
Felicity says: Yes, this behaviour is fairly common. I've seen and heard of many mares who do this but appear to be in good health, both mentally and physically. It is an interesting observation which could help us to reflect on how we meet the needs of our domestic horses.
Feral mares spend much of their lives in foal or with a foal at foot and socialise predominantly with a stallion and their offspring. Domestication can interfere with the urge to reproduce in many
