Countryside Equine Hospital

When a mare starts acting "mare-ish," hormones are usually the first thing blamed. But are they actually the problem?

In this episode of The Equine Vet Connect Podcast, Dr. Dan Carter and Dr. Caroline Brown dive into mare behavior problems, the equine estrous cycle, Regumate, ovarian tumors, seasonal cycling, and why many so-called "moody mares" may actually be dealing with pain or other underlying health issues.

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that many horse owners are quick to blame hormones—and quick to reach for Regumate—when a mare's behavior changes. We discuss the common misconception that every "moody mare" needs Regumate, why long-term hormone manipulation isn't always the answer, and how behavior changes can often be linked to pain, discomfort, or other underlying issues.

🎧 Available now on Spotify.

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