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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2017 3:45:03 GMT
Finally thought I had my mare figured out and got several good trail rides in and now her heat cycles seem to be working overtime! Anybody had any success with the raspberry leafs or anything natural?
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Post by here to stay on Aug 10, 2017 14:40:46 GMT
The only mare I ever had who was difficult during a part of her heat cycle gave me a heads up it was coming. She wanted to be hugged and scratched. Sweet. But 2 days later she wanted nothing to do with being within a mile of anyone. She squealed in protest if bothered. But as the second phase lasted exactly 6 hours, I never thought to do anything about it. It was soon done with.
I'm sorry to say I have nothing to offer as help.
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Post by countrymom22 on Aug 10, 2017 18:13:45 GMT
I only ever had a problem with my mare after she was bred. If it took, about two weeks later she wouldn't tolerate anyone riding her. That was more reliable then the vet doing a preg check!
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Post by horseyrider on Aug 11, 2017 15:29:52 GMT
I've had mares that were flaming wenches in the spring cycles. One was unshowable during that time, and ended up going on Regumate. Another got progesterone implants. Yet another got through with a few well timed progesterone shots.
Raspberry leaf is great for ones with issues like persistent follicles or some other chronic problem. It doesn't erase the behaviors, but it does diminish them; sometimes enough to get you through. If she's an angel between heat cycles, start her up a few days before she cycles. Chasteberry is another one.
It also depends on how the mare behaves. Some get really nervy and upset; then doses of chelated magnesium or tryptophan are good. Quiessence is a terrific formula that helps nervous horses. Personally though, the ones that needed to stay in work and acted like kicking, squealing wenches got progesterone in one form or another.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2017 23:17:38 GMT
I guess I'll have to start putting her heat cycles on the calendar and figure out when it's coming. I know magnesium has worked miracles with MY nerves, maybe it would work with her. She is certainly a flaming wench at those times, no exaggeration!
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Post by here to stay on Aug 12, 2017 23:24:52 GMT
There certainly seem to be lots of magnesium supplements for horses on the market. It's worth a try.
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Post by horseyrider on Aug 13, 2017 16:33:43 GMT
There certainly seem to be lots of magnesium supplements for horses on the market. It's worth a try. I agree with this. But stay away from those which are all magnesium oxide. That's only about 10% bioavailable. Look for ones like magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, or at least chelated magnesium. Who wants to pay for anything that just goes straight through? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 23:29:51 GMT
I ordered some bulk raspberry leaves, will see how that works out. She's back to being her angelic self again so we can have fun for a couple of weeks and then keep our fingers crossed that the leaves work. Someone said the reason they work is because they're high in magnesium - don't know if that's the case or not LOL
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Post by aoconnor on Aug 16, 2017 12:40:56 GMT
I have a few mares that I don't mess with when they are in heat, they just don't "do" being messed with at those times. I never allow any of my girls to be sassy under saddle at those times, but some days it's all I can do to not get cranky myself over all of it!
I have not had to resort to supplements for this, but if I did have to I would go for the already mentioned ones:-)
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Post by aoconnor on Oct 3, 2017 12:48:32 GMT
Hey, it just struck me...is that Ona?!
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