Suggestions on why mare is moody?

Strawberrygirl · 12-05-2007, 05:35 PM

I have a young (6) appendix mare. She is soooo cranky! I heard most of the training problems are from health issues, but what can be wrong with a green broke healthy mare? The most common things I hear are about saddle fit and teeth, but if these aren't problems then whats going on? Some days she doesn't want to be touched, others she's the most docile puppy dog, and others she is a wild-aggressive-nose blowing-crazy woman!

SunnyKS · 12-05-2007, 05:38 PM

Do you keep track of her heat cycles?

Smosley38 · 12-05-2007, 05:41 PM

That is what I have found in many of the young mares I have had. They are immature. Ask your vet about the Marble. It only cost me $40 and works like a dream. Makes the mare think she is prego. And stops her heat cycles. Some mares spit it out. Some keep it. But well worth a try. And cheaper then monthly meds. My mare spit it out the first time but accepted it the next. I had to catch her in the right time of her heat.

horsebabyhehe · 12-05-2007, 05:43 PM

how's the weather in your area? i know here in kansas it jsut turned really really cold and all my mares felt it. this time of year when it's getting cold everybody gets moody. that could be it?

Horse_Orderly · 12-06-2007, 04:03 AM

My friend's mare goes into rip roaring heats whenever a new horse is introduced to her herd! She kicks, strikes, tries to bite......She put her mare on Regumate.....that didn't work too well. They tried the Depo Provera shots....those seemed to help a bit........she's considering the marble....she's had the chiropractor out as well. Supplements like Moody Mare never worked for her either.
Some real acute cases get ovarioectomies (sp?) here at the hospital as they are almost dangerous.
Good luck with your girl....try the marble, it seems to work.

barnmom · 12-06-2007, 04:51 AM

I think it's all part of owning a mare. Gracie was horrible, we have her on mare magic and that has really helped but she still has her moments, some days she just gets crabby and wants to be a witch.

StablemasterE · 12-06-2007, 07:37 AM

Yeah I think its just mareish. They are like every other female on the planet.

Mine is a total **&%@# right before she goes into heat. If I have to ride or anything those couple of days I work her butt off before I saddle her up. Takes the edge off and calms her down. Now for me its only 2-3 days a month. Well good luck!!

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12-05-2007, 05:35 PM
Strawberrygirl Halter broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 107	Suggestions on why mare is moody? I have a young (6) appendix mare. She is soooo cranky! I heard most of the training problems are from health issues, but what can be wrong with a green broke healthy mare? The most common things I hear are about saddle fit and teeth, but if these aren't problems then whats going on? Some days she doesn't want to be touched, others she's the most docile puppy dog, and others she is a wild-aggressive-nose blowing-crazy woman!

12-05-2007, 05:38 PM
SunnyKS Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,517	Do you keep track of her heat cycles? __________________

12-05-2007, 05:41 PM
Smosley38 Halter broke Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 149	That is what I have found in many of the young mares I have had. They are immature. Ask your vet about the Marble. It only cost me $40 and works like a dream. Makes the mare think she is prego. And stops her heat cycles. Some mares spit it out. Some keep it. But well worth a try. And cheaper then monthly meds. My mare spit it out the first time but accepted it the next. I had to catch her in the right time of her heat.

12-05-2007, 05:43 PM
horsebabyhehe Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 558	how's the weather in your area? i know here in kansas it jsut turned really really cold and all my mares felt it. this time of year when it's getting cold everybody gets moody. that could be it?

12-06-2007, 04:03 AM
Horse_Orderly Started Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,155	My friend's mare goes into rip roaring heats whenever a new horse is introduced to her herd! She kicks, strikes, tries to bite......She put her mare on Regumate.....that didn't work too well. They tried the Depo Provera shots....those seemed to help a bit........she's considering the marble....she's had the chiropractor out as well. Supplements like Moody Mare never worked for her either. Some real acute cases get ovarioectomies (sp?) here at the hospital as they are almost dangerous. Good luck with your girl....try the marble, it seems to work. __________________ Blues, what blues, hey I forgot 'em......Kenny Chesney

12-06-2007, 04:51 AM
barnmom Coming two Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: northeast pennsylvania Posts: 1,876	I think it's all part of owning a mare. Gracie was horrible, we have her on mare magic and that has really helped but she still has her moments, some days she just gets crabby and wants to be a witch. __________________ Remember to thank the horses for the happiness and joy we experience through them! It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice!

12-06-2007, 07:37 AM
StablemasterE Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Middle of the cornfield OH Posts: 1,631	Yeah I think its just mareish. They are like every other female on the planet. Mine is a total **&%@# right before she goes into heat. If I have to ride or anything those couple of days I work her butt off before I saddle her up. Takes the edge off and calms her down. Now for me its only 2-3 days a month. Well good luck!! __________________ Silence is Golden but duct tape is silver and easier to get.