Ask The Experts
Q I have owned my mare for a year, but I've never really noticed any signs that she's in season. Is it normal that the signals aren't very obvious?
Christina Gray, Shropshire
Jenni says: Some mares can display subtle signs that they are in season, while others are more obvious. This is probably due to personality differences rather than hormone levels.
The usual signs that a mare is in season include…
■ Seeking out male horses. ■ Displaying oestrus behaviour to