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Dec 18, 2017
Tips for Getting Your Mare in Foal
Brought to you by Merck Animal Health, the Official Animal Health Care Provider of the USEA.
There’s nothing more gratifying for a breeder than a promising new foal hitting the ground healthy. A successful outcome starts months prior with the initial breeding, and identifying the time of ovulation is crucial for a successful outcome.
Most breedings will result in conception when they occur from 36 hours before ovulation up to the day of ovulation. There are several tools you can use to approximate ovulation and help facilitate scheduled breeding, including:
- Teasing
- Palpation
- Ultrasound
- Artificial lighting
- Use of synthetic hormones such as Regu-Mate® (altrenogest)
As the synthetic form of progesterone, progestins have several applications in a breeding program:
- Suppress estrus in mares
- Facilitate attainment of regular cycles in the transitional mare
- Facilitate management of the mare exhibiting prolonged estrus
- Facilitate scheduled breeding
Oral progestin hormone, Regu-Mate (altrenogest), effectively suppresses estrus during the time it’s administered. When treatment is discontinued, mares come in estrus within four to five days and ovulate within five to seven days following the onset of estrus. Talk with your veterinarian about the optimal time to start Regu-Mate (altrenogest) treatment.
The use of Regu-Mate (altrenogest) to suppress estrus in order to facilitate scheduled breeding requires a veterinarian’s prescription and consultation. He or she can accurately predict ovulation and help you more efficiently manage your breeding program.
Regu-Mate® is contraindicated for use in mares having a previous or current history of uterine inflammation. Pregnant women, or women who suspect they are pregnant, should not handle Regu-Mate®. For complete safety information please read label.
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Education
Saddle Fit Simplified
Eventers who are new to the sport may feel a little overwhelmed by the often-misunderstood world of saddle fitting. Riders are often bombarded with information from peers online or self-described experts, putting them at risk of following bad advice related to equipment that impacts horse welfare perhaps more than any other piece of tack. Finding a qualified expert to answer these questions is crucial. Who better to turn to than both a qualified Master Saddle Fitter and a fourth-generation saddle designer to answer some of these questions?
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USEA Foundation
Top Tips for Applying for a USEA Foundation Grant
Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!
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Education
3 Ways to Help Eventing Thrive in 2025
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Dec 20, 2024
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“Happy Horse Equals Happy Judge”: Ask An Expert with Dressage Judge Peter Gray, Brought to You by Ride iQ
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
