@marlowe.meadows: After all the discussion surrounding our breeding chute, I wanted to show you what happens before we ever head to the breeding barn. This evening, I brought Captain into a stall and then brought Bee and her foal, Mulberry, into the barn. I’ll walk the mare up to the stall so she and the stallion can safely touch noses through the bars. If the mare is relaxed—not pinning her ears, striking, or trying to bite—I’ll turn her around so the stallion can sniff and nuzzle her flanks and hindquarters. A mare that is receptive will often urinate and “wink,” letting the stallion know she’s interested. Tonight, Bee made her opinion very clear. She pinned her ears, tried to bite Captain, and wanted absolutely nothing to do with him. So that was the end of it. Bee and Mulberry went back out to their pasture, and Captain went back to his paddock. We don’t force mares to be bred. If a mare isn’t receptive or isn’t in season, we simply wait. Trying to breed a mare that isn’t willing is one of the quickest ways for horses—or people—to get injured. Good breeding starts with listening to the mare. #HorseBreeding #AQHA #BreedingSeason #EquineEducation #MarloweMeadows

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