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We have received several questions over the season about if and how mares' temperaments influence the behavior or personality of their foals. This podcast, featuring Dr. Sue McDonnell with the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, shares some interesting insights on research findings, including whether nervous mares have nervous foals and more. We thank The Horse for making this resource available to our Foal Patrol audience. 

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Horses' behavior can be impacted by a wide variety of factors, including socialization, medical management, exercise and conditioning, and diet. If you have a "hot" horse, there are some things you can do with your horse's feed and how you feed to calm them. Read more in this article by Diane Rice available on The Horse. Consult with your equine veterinarian if you have specific concerns for one of your horses. 

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If you have questions about managing behavioral fluctuations in broodmares, this resource includes an overview of a mare's mating cycle and its correlative hormone changes as well as some practical pointers for managing behavioral challenges that may stem from those hormone shifts. 

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We received a great question from a viewer yesterday about problems encountered in mare and foal bonding. This article, by Elkanah Grogan and Sue McDonnell, provides a thorough discussion of some mare-foal bonding problems that can arise and responsive measures. Be sure to consult a horse veterinarian with any case-specific issues.  

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Learn more about the possible connections between gut health and behavioral issues in horses in this article by Stacey Oke available on The Horse.