Mating Behavior

Doc-t February 4, 2015
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The gray mare has approached the bay stallion with a raised tail, a degree of acceptance. The stallion has arched the neck slightly and is keeping his distance by extending his nose towards the mare. This same behavior can occur between two horses who have just been introduced to each other. Unique sounds are often made including squealing and trumpeting along with flehmen lip curls. This is typical introductory behavior.
1/25 – This 24 yr old gelding showing stallion behavior towards a 24 yr old mare in full heat. Mounting on the side.Note the curved neck as he hugs her to maintain his balance for another attempt in mounting.
2/25 – Another attempt to mount on the side.
3/25 – Unsuccessful at the side mount, he is now approaching her head to turn her parallel to the fence for a better approach.
4/25 – Now he is in a good position. She has her weight backwards preparing to support his weight.
5/25 – Lazy or unfit stallions will use their neck to help mount the mare. Young stallions can stand on their back legs and walk onto the mare.
6/25 – Here he uses his neck to balance as he will now swing his forelimbs forward and walk towards her. Note her position of leaning backwards to aid the process. This is normal in a mare in full heat.
7/25 – Now he is in position with his front hooves towards the shoulder. However, he is unfit as his hind limbs need to push him higher. When a short stallion breeds a tall mare, the same result occurs which is frustrating for both horses. The stallion cannot penetrate the mare because he is not tall enough.
8/25 – He is standing on his left hind leg as he attempts to get taller.
9/25 – She is backing up into him trying to help, but while he is in good position up front, he is still not up high enough.
10/25 – This is the best he can do, but he fails to penetrate her. If he did, then he would actually move more forward where his teeth could reach the withers.
11/25 – He is now sliding off the back of the mare, the task not completed.
12/25 – But interest still remains in boty parties.
13/25 – She pushes back into him.
14/25 – And he attempts the process again. Unfortunately, the head of the penis has “belled out” and therefore has become too large for entrance even if he could become tall enough for her.
15/25 – She starts to walk away as he shows interest by walking close and nuzzeling her elbow area.
16/25 – She starts to walk faster. He still is interested in her but remains “belled out”
17/25 – He persists with assertive stallion behavior by biting her forearm, something she doesn’t like.
18/25 – And she shows her displeasure by trotting off, which only excited him more
19/25 – This revival starts the process over again. His head and neck braces his body as he climbs up with his arms. This shows why the hooves of stallions should not be shod. This is also true of mares.
20/25 – This time he shows more determination standing taller. She also is helping by lowering herself.
21/25 – This time he shows more determination standing taller. She also is helping by lowering herself.
22/25 – Here is the classic position of successful copulation in horses.
23/25 – And the dismount
24/25 – With her standing off to the right, he marks his territory by dropping manure.
25/25 – He shows no more interest for the moment in her, but she goes to his fresh manure and sniffs it.
Categories: Reproductive System

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