Imagine this scenario: You are lucky enough to have the horse of your dreams. She's an athletic and beautiful mare, but there’s one problem--she's notorious for displaying "marish" behavior, and it's ...

“She’s just in heat.” – A phrase often said quickly, especially when mares are considered moody or “bitchy.” But is that ...

Stallions are commonly known to be feisty, fresh, and sometimes difficult to handle, largely attributable to the testosterone coursing through their bodies. But when mares begin to display aggressive ...

A common refrain from horse owners and caretakers is that mares become more moody and misbehave more when they are in estrus. A study from the University of California, Davis, investigated whether ...