(Mindset/What is a Horse) So you have decided to move on from the fantasy, and to take the first steps towards making this dream into a reality. Owning a Mare is a big responsibility and might require you to make major lifestyle changes if you're a city slicker or village dweller. Is it possible? yes, definitely. But you need to be realistic about your timeframe. understand that the relationship between man and mare is one of balance, It's give and take. If you feel completely miserable, don't expect buying a mare to just magically solve your own shortcomings. Improve yourself and be as good of a man as you can, do it for her. She will rely on you to keep her safe and tend to her needs. Horses and ponies can live up to 20-30 years so understand that your mares will be part of your life for a significant amount of time. For their sake please, have a back up plan for them in case you pass away first, or become unable to care for her. Be mindful of what becomes of her once you're gone.

(Finances) This topic has the most variables but is without a doubt the biggest hurdle that anons have to deal with, I recommend studying your country's economy and how realistic it would be for you to save up your earnings, as mentioned "have a realistic time frame" it's better to take a few years of extra preparation then rushing into an unsustainable economic situation. Yes we want our mares, preferably yesterday but we have to listen to our head for a moment before following our hearts. >Unrecommended Options The goal with this guide is to help anon have a long happy relationship with his mare, so with that in mind I will have to discourage fence hopping. Needless to say it involves a lot of risks for your health and if not by the unknown mare then for sure by her less than enthusiastic owner. But if anyone were to do it, it would be in his best interest to make sure that the fine is minimum to none existent, make sure that you have introduced yourself to the mare previously so that you're not strangers, and do be sure that she shows signs of heat before hopping. I have heard a story about a elderly anon jumping the fence to a pony mare, the owners saw him and the officers took him soon after, he only had to pay a minor fine so by his age it must have been something he has had on his to do list for a long time. The second alternative is finding a mare at your workplace, again for obvious reasons I do not recommend this as the likelihood of you getting caught is even higher than fence hopping but getting in trouble with your boss, losing your job and getting that stigma attached to you will affect future horse work. It could also lead to legal action taken against you by the workplace. Consider the emotional damage for both you and the mare if the owner ends up selling her as well. It's just not worth it no matter how tempting it might be! >The Proper Alternatives Saving up, loan money from the bank or rent from a landowner. For the more well off anons simply grinding it out for a year might be enough to buy your own place, perhaps you have relatives that are living on the countryside looking to sell. Loans work too as long as you make sure that you will be able handle the payback plan + all other expenses, so be sure to read thoroughly before making that decision. Again, be realistic. Renting is also a very good alternative as long as you can find a good landlord, make sure you're not getting scammed with prices and read through the contract properly. Take contact with previous renters for reference in case you're dealing with a two face. You’ll want to make sure you live in an area where ownership is legal. Also make sure that you will be able to have the level of privacy you need to be with your mare undisturbed, not that normies will think there is anything unusual with a man kissing his mare, but there might arise an unintentional spur of the moment where your mare will show you "special" affection that you will be unable to respond to because your too exposed. >Costly Necessities You will need to get a drivers licence, a powerful car with a hook and a horse trailer, this is not negotiable. Some sellers will bring the mare over to you for a fee but having the option to transport your marewife for whatever reason is a must in my opinion. Hay and straw or some other type of bedding for your mare, unless your planning to have her out in the pasture all day and night but I advice against it see >>(keeping Mares) Most horse owners get in contact with a farmer that offers their services including transporting the hay/straw to you but depending on the size and type of bedding used you might be able to ship them in your trailer. Veterinary care will be a must, some sellers will require you to have an established veterinary office before sale or foster. >Farrier Shoe-ing your mare can be important depending on how much she will be walking a lot on concrete/hard surfaces and what kind of activity you will do, but it's not a must. Plenty of owners don't shoe their horses if they are just gonna roam on the pasture, horse equines are over 50 million years old and they managed fine in their natural habitat without horse shoes. Trimming their hooves however is necessary as they will grow in time and will take damage as they horse around, this is easier to learn then shoe-ing but make sure that you practice it properly and know what you are doing or your mare will suffer the consequences. >Equipment This depends largely on what you want to do with your mare, riding or other activities like sled pulling or farm work will require their own equipment and that’s not something I will cover in this guide. Besides that you will need buckets and brushes, lead rope and some type of bridle. There are different types of bridles, some with bits and some without. I prefer the latter. Lawnmower and similar tools depending on where you live to keep vegetation under control, plows for snow and salt for the road. Note that salt can dry up your mare's hooves (more about this on (keeping Mares) You should aim to have money stored away in case if something happens on the property, be it a leaky ceiling, tree falling over your barn, fence breaking, the car being a piece of junk or god forbid, your mare hurting herself. see >>(Horse Health) >Taxes & Vet Bills Depending on your country you might have to pay tax to own mares, horse insurance is recommended to help you with vet bills in case she ever falls ill or hurts herself. You can find other pet insurances as well that cover most animals or general emergencies.

(Finding your Mare) So you got everything in order, what now? Just getting a mare right? Hold your horses! Here are some things to consider; Before we start talking about horse types I want to make one thing clear, that above all and I can't stress this enough; Pick your mare based on PERSONALITY, NOT on looks. It's easy to cherry pick between your favorite horse breeds, but her personality is what's crucial for marewife material. >Horse Types This will cover the main category of mares that I will take in to account for this guide >Draft/Work Mares aka "Coldbloods" This would be your shires, ardennes etc. The largest and most powerful mares, bred for hard work and pulling heavy equipment on the fields, having a calmer temperament then warmbloods they are often described as gentle giants. If you consider owning one without doing farm work with her, you should find alternative exercises for her. She was bred to work and will feel good to pump her muscles. her larger size means higher food costs. >Riding Mares aka "Warmbloods" This is what most anons probably envision when they think of a Mare. It's your quarter horses, mustangs, paints, fjords and so on. Being warmbloods they are more active and high energy, expect bursts of running around with joyful jumping and kicking with these mares. Ideal for leisure riding and will need to be exercised in some way to get their stored energy out. Anons should consider their size before riding, the larger the mare the better. >Ponies Technically, a pony is just a smaller horse based on size and height, so a pony- mare is anons best bet for the dream of finding that JRHNBR wife, you should not ride any horse classified as a pony unless you're a manlet however other alternatives like sled riding is still possible. >Shetland Pony Deserving of their own category, the Shetland-mare is very different from all other horse breeds. They are short and stocky being used to pull carts in mines. Mischievous, lazy, stubborn and cute, you will get a handful of personality with these little mares. If there is a way to get out of the pasture for more tasty grass they will find it. It is very important that you control their diet because they will never stop eating. In fact it much easier for them to get laminitis, this goes for all pony types >Minimares The smallest type of horse, smaller than a Shetland but still retains the body and personality of their larger counterparts. Easy to handle and cheap on the food. Do note that they have a common problem with their teeth so be ready for dentist bills if you plan on getting one. Now that we have established the main horse categories, what is the best way to find your marewife? >Renting the Mare Make a deal with the seller to pay him 30% of the initial cost in advance to try out the mare for a week or two. If she works for you then complete the transaction or if not then you return the mare and the seller keeps the 30% This is a fairly common way to do it and it can be explained away by wanting to see if the mare will work for you or if she works well with the other mares/companion pets you will own. The 30% lost is well worth it compared to paying full price and spending the yearly costs for a incompatible mare >Adopt a Rescue Mare Giving a mare a second chance for a good home with a anon that cares for her is a noble act. They usually only want their horses to find a good home so you won't have to pay anything for the horse but there might be other complications depending on the abuse the mare has suffered previously. Things like skittish behavior, aggressiveness with her food and medical issues could become a potential problem. Anons will just have to decide each case individually. This will be a good time to talk about the pros and cons of owning an experienced mare vs a filly. A mare from a rescue if not too shaken up from past events will be a lot more grateful of what she gets. Being fed, given love and affection while the younger inexperienced filly will take many things for granted, becoming spoiled. Understand that you need to put a lot of work in with your filly and be cautious of buying a full grown mare that has been spoiled rotten by previous owners. They are not beginner friendly. "But I want to spoil my mare and pamper her, I love her" remember when I said owning a mare is a give and take relationship? There needs to be a balance of affection and tough love.

(Keeping Mares) So you found your marewife but what about daily life with her? the joys and tribulations of owning a mare. First off. >More Than One Mare You will have to own more than one mare or a companion pet for your mare to keep her company when she is out grazing or in her stall, mares are evolved as prey animals and relies on the group to feel safe in her environment They are very social and will not feel mentally well to be left alone. I would personally advise having multiple mares for obvious reasons but a popular choice for companion pets would be sheeps, goats, donkeys. It will depend on the mare type and if you want to have an animal ranch. It's important that the mares work well together normally they should find their place in the mare hierarchy but be sure to be observant during the first month especially if there is a big size difference between the mares, be on the lookout for bite marks or other signs of fights. >Sleep Horses only sleep for roughly 3 hours a day (standing or laying down for deeper sleep). Sleeping a few minutes at the time, they usually watch over each other when the other sleeps so that's another good reason for your mare to have a friend. If your mare is sleeping next to you it's a sign that she is comfortable and secure around you, she trusts you. The normie idea of putting mares "to bed" by shutting the stall lights and leaving them in their boxes over the night is simply false, they will not simply fall asleep at night because they've been put “to bed”. The reality is that your mare will be forced to wait in her stall until morning comes 6-9 hours later. The solution is to give them as much time outside as possible and/or making the boxes bigger to accommodate toys or another mare (if they have the right temperament for it) It might be tempting to let them be outside all time, but that will bring its own challenges Having mares outside and away from you will require a lot more horsemanship then a beginner anon is likely to have. If your mares are outside and doing their own thing they will become more "wild" unless you train with them regularly. If stall isolation isn’t addressed however your mare will likely develop a vice. The daily interactions of feeding and grooming your mare should not be understated for creating a bond. >Vices and other Bad Habits Loosening of lips while wiggling them by around shaking their head, gnawing on wood in the box out on the pasture fence are all signs of vices that the mare has picked up in her boredom to cope with the lack of stimulation. solving these vices can be tricky and tiresome, better to try avoiding those situations to occur in the first place So please provide stimulation alternatives for your mares, things like toys, large/horse safe rubber balls, mare-companion (box buddy) and exercise/room to roam. >Sneed & Feed Giving your mare proper nutrition is important! Her grazing alone won’t cover it. The amount of hay provided will be based on her total weight and season of the year, this is figured out by doing measurements of her body and following the details. You can find these conversions with a quick google search or work with your local vet if you need assistance. When feeding hay outdoors, some use a shared feeding space or you may separate out the hay so each mare has her own pile. The latter is more useful if the mares fight over food so the lower ranked mares still have a place to go and eat without hassle. Mares drink a lot of water, having big buckets and refilling daily is recommended, keep their water clean and fresh to avoid insects. It's never a good idea to leave standing water for long periods of time, especially outside. Make sure to check and refresh water frequently. Bathtubs can also be used, but be mindful of keeping it clean. Make sure to break the ice during cold seasons and to pour the water out away from where the horses will be standing to avoid slippery ice and mud. >The Pasture and Plant Life Your mares will always be grazing when they get the chance, to avoid overeating and to give the grass a chance to regrow you should split up the pasture in to 4 parts, once they are done in one you take them to the next, by the time they return to the first square the grass will have regrown again. The phase of growth depends largely on the weather so adjust accordingly with extra hay as supplement, but it's important to rotate them around to give the land time to heal. Early spring brings its on a problem known as Laminitis see>>(Horse Health) Be sure to read through it, especially if you are considering a pony sized mare as your wife. Another issue that will spring up during the season is weeds, be sure to nip them in the bud early to avoid weeds growing out of control. Some flowers and weeds can be directly harmful to your mare. Be also mindful of trees in your pasture, their nuts may be poisonous to your mare in large quantities. You may want to consider what native plants grow in your areas as you choose properties to stay on top of a potential poisoning. Preparation is key to avoiding headache later on or in the worst case, heartache. >Flies and Varmints Flies and similar insects will be a constant pest for your mares but it can be significantly mitigated with the right tools. Daily cleaning of the manure (horseshit) will help keep the fly population down, some use spray on their mares or "stickers" that will make them less desirable to insects. Flytraps can work wonders too, be it the bloodsucking kind or not. Avoid cutting your mare's tail short or at least if you are then make sure to give her ample protection from the flies for her tail is her best defense to keep them from pestering her and irritating her skin.They can develop Fly Strike, where flies invade open wounds and lay eggs. Clearly you don’t want something like this to happen to her, so daily cleaning of any manure and visual inspections of your mare are crucial. Be sure to own a rifle if you have larger wildlife in your area such as boars, wolfs, bears etc smaller beasts like foxes can also pose a danger to ponies or foals so be watchful for any sign of bite marks on their hooves. Keeping your mares safe is your duty as their lover and protector. Any hole digging varmints should be dealt with swiftly as your mare risks falling into them and breaking her leg while frolicking. Rats and mice will be coming for your food storage in colder weathers, keep the food elevated from ground level and place traps for them. Bait boxes are a great alternative to traditional fly traps, they are childproof and discrete just make sure you are checking and cleaning them every 3 months at least. >Hoof Care and Cleaning Your Mare

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Your mare's hooves should be cleaned out daily, it's a good time for bonding and communicating with her. Remove dirt and rocks that cause discomfort for her and make sure that she has not damaged her hooves when she was out that day. A farrier should come by at least once a month to take a look and give her a trim. Showering your mare from time to time is good, how often and what kind of horse shampoo is up to you just keep in mind that your mares will roll in dirt shortly after because it helps with bugs and feels nice. When cleaning your mare's rear use a soft towel soaked in warm water, her vagina will clean itself but there might be dirt or crust along the edges of her lips that's easily cleaned off. Gently wipe so as to not irritate her skin. >Bedding Straw is the most common option for bedding and for good reason, it's simple to clean and manage but there are alternatives, one of note is Wood Shaving. It's soft, also easy to clean out and a good choice for the mares that have an allergy to Straw. Try to avoid oak and cedar shavings as they can be toxic if inhaled or ingested. Do note that they can dry up your mare's hooves, dry hooves will develop cracks so keep her hoof care in mind. Salt has a similar effect if you use it for the winter, avoid having her walk on salted roads. Other balms and oils, like coconut, can help prevent dryness. >Pasture pt. 2 Somewhere to escape the rain is important as well as shade from the sun, wind protection is also good depending on the climate. >Halter Safety Don't leave your mare alone on the pasture with her halter on because they can get stuck on the fence, cases have been reported of horses having panic attacks when not being able to get free and hurting themselves, even fatally in some cases. >Exercise Horses evolved to run on open fields. It makes them feel good to work their muscles and stretch their legs. They move when excited and when scared. Movement and exercise is very important to mares so you should give her the possibility to run and frolic as she wishes. >Pasture Make sure your mares can move properly, they will excite themselves in to a frenzy of running around when given the chance. >Exercise If you have a paddock, then using a lead rope, you can help her exercise out her energy while directing and teaching her to follow commands. You both bond while she gets out her energy. >Sulky and Riding Two perfect activities for any anon to try with her marewife!

(Horse language) 90% of horse communication is all body language, this is key for anons to understand their mare lover. She will be signaling her mood and wants with you, sometimes it's more direct, others much more subtle. It's just a matter of observing and studying mare behavior and seeing the world from her point of view. 10% is verbal. >Study Learning horse behavior is best done by observing horses via video or irl >Kicking Out Kicking is a common way of communicating between horses, if there's a fight they will rear against each other and warn the other to back off before hooves start flying. Mothers will kick their foals when misbehaving "stop that!" It's used as a corrective behavior and to give each other a "friendly" nudge to back off. They also kick out when they run around and feel excited. It could be described as a reflex in these cases like a joyful jump! Note horses will rarely if ever kick out for no good reason or without giving ample warning signs to a human >Neck Position A relaxed neck with head hanging low or neutral is a calm posture. Neck raised and tense is a sign of alertness or reaction to potential threat. If ears are also pinned back then it's a "combat" position, she is either really angry, fighting another horse or scared. >Pawning with Front Hoof Pretty universal sign for being bored or wanting something to happen. "let's get a move on" An alternative version to this is beating the box stall when waiting for food serving, technically a vice and should not be encouraged. Young horses will learn this behavior by observing thinking it brings food to them faster. >Rule of Multiples Stomping her hoof down does not have to mean that she is angry or giving you a warning, nor does pinning her ears back or swishing her tail but if she is doing two or all three then yes, She is angry and giving you warnings that she will kick or bite. There are many horse gestures to learn and they will mean different things depending on the combination and situation. Upbringing and natural temperament is also a factor, was she raised alone in a box? Has she been around other mares in a healthy hierarchy or in solitude? I advocate for caution around mares you do not know for their personality and background is unclear, you don't know if they have a peculiar way of showing warning signs or affections. This is a broad topic and really not optimal in the written form, any anon who has made it this far should have the will and dedication to study this topic thoroughly. >channel recommendation Think Like a horse https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkLikeAHorse Rick is a very passionate horse enthusiast and have made many videos on man/mare/herd dynamics >Vocal communication Even though body language is predominantly what's used between horses they have a few distinct sounds. >Nicker This is a very happy sound, this is a friendly greeting, your mare is happy to see you and expressing verbal joy. >Snort Mostly just a way to clean out the air way in their nose but could be because of being nervous around new things or people.

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>Whinny/Neigh A call out sound, "where are you!?" "I am here!" "I see you!" >Squeal This is a mixed one, some say it's a sound of anger or annoyance but I have personally dealt with mares that have greeted me with this sound when coming up to me being all snugly and calm. (This will be further updated as more information becomes available). So it can depend on the personality of your mare. >Scream When the horse is upset or in a fight. >Grunt The type of sound you will hear when they are either boxing or kicking out against other horses. >Blow Alarm sound, they do it when spotting predators and wanting to warn the whole herd. >Groan Typically a sound of pleasure, but occurs during foaling as well. >Sigh Sign of being relaxed. https://pony.tube/w/fQs63ZjD7tKy2YxKJsThRt Horse Facts And Horsey Horse Worldbuilding (timestamp 25:57)

(Hierarchy & Herd Dynamics) To keep it simple, you are either the high horse or the lower horse. This is key to understanding herd dynamics and your relation to your mares. You must be the high horse in your relationship. That don't mean you should be cruel or mean to your mare, not at all. But what you say, Goes. You are the one who leads and she can trust that you know what's best for her. Being at your mares beck and call, never putting your foot down when she disobeys or challenges you will teach her that she is the high horse. Now that might not be so bad in the mind of some anons perhaps even preferable, but in reality lower horses get corrected with bites and kicks, another horse can take a warning kick no problem but (You) can't. A spoiled mare is a risk to your own safety and herself as the normie world will consider her to be dangerous and potentially abuse or put her down, when in actuality, its anon that set her up for failure by teaching her the wrong lesson. She thinks she is the high horse to man, she is not. Your mare is a reflection of you. So, study your own behavior and actions when interacting with your mare, find the balance between romance and tough love. You need a firm hand when you see unacceptable behavior, be swift and correct accordingly. For example: mares love to nibble on your hands, it can be very pleasant on your knuckles but if she bites hard and moves her head away she expects a counter reaction to her hard bite. Quickly give her a tap on the snoot. Repeat for every time she does it and eventually she will understand where the line goes, just like a foal to her mama she will test her limits on what's ok and not. So you must do your part and be firm on where that line is drawn. I will be clear, She is not hurt by you doing this. I have observed mares biting and kicking each other on the field only to graze peacefully next to each other 10 minutes later. Herd dynamics is not black and white it's more about establishing what the rules are and where one is in the hierarchy of the herd. Of course, this will also happen between your mares, one will establish the higher horse status or they will bicker about it from time to time, here temperament will have a big factor. They might work great together or there will be jealousy and daily biting. All of this should be thought about beforehand and avoided before buying your mare outright. If you ‘foster’ before this give a chance to see their dynamics before outright purchase. With all that said, if anon wishes to own a very small pony or a mini mare, where her kicks don't have the same level of risk to your health, then one could definitely let her be the high mare in your relationship if you desire that dynamic, and don't mind serving a spoiled mare.

(Mare Etiquette: AKA The Kick Zone) When in the ‘kickzone’ the closer you are to her butt, the safer you are. In order to hit with maximum force her hoof needs to gain momentum and travel a certain amount of time and distance. When "hugging" to her butt and lower back I would try almost jumping on to her as the kick comes out and push yourself away if possible. This should keep you safe from the kick though it is probably going to hurt and swing you around. I have no personal experience with being kicked like this so it is just theory but it's better than taking a step back by instinct and getting kicked in the head/chest. Also note that a mare can kick from her side as well so if you're worried to get behind her remember that if she really wanted to she could already have kicked. >Don't Worry and Trust Your Mare When I was new with horses I remember being cautious to approach their back end from the side and I’d get a little tense. In reality, she could have kicked my head from the side just fine or quickly adjusted her footing to rear against me and give me a double barrel. In truth mares are big gentle beings, don't let your internal fear paint them as dangerous loose cannons, any decent man and mare relationship will not involve any kicking. >Footsies An accidental hoof stepping on your foot is a more prevalent issue than any kicking. I can't tell you how often I have had a mare step on my toes. It was never an issue since my boots had steel toe protection. Any anon should consider getting the same. When getting stepped on just take the pain and try to remain calm while getting your foot out, any loud noise or swinging with your arms could startle your mare and potentially make things worse. Don't get angry at her, she doesn't know that she hurt you so keep that in mind and be calm. There was a man that owned horses his whole life. One morning when letting his horse out on the pasture, his horse was very excited to get out. With a lot of built up energy, it kicked out as it took off and the owner had his back turned while closing the fence. He got struck in his spine, and died on the way to the hospital. Freak accidents can always happen, but be mindful of your situation when you're around your mare, outside factors could set her off.

(Horse Care, Food & Diet) Some clarification and recommendation surrounding what's edible for mares and what's not. >Avoid Cabbage, Onions, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Rhubarb and Avocado. No dairy products or bread, meat and stay away from candy unless it is specifically made for horses as treats. >Cabbage/Broccoli/Cauliflower They cause gas build up which causes Colic in mares >Fruit Stone and Seeds The seeds contain arsenic or cyanide which is poisonous to the mare in large enough quantities yes that also goes for apples, cut out the seeds if you plan on feeding her a large batch and be mindful of having apple trees within her reach. This is the same for fruits with pits like peaches and cherries. >Sugar Giving a sugar cube as a special reward is common but know that mares can become sugar addicted and that it will affect her mood. Excess sugar is bad for any living creature. Be responsible. >Tasty Alternatives Banana is a really popular (pealed) as are Carrots and Cucumbers, Turnips, Beetroot, Celery and Parsnip works as well. Watermelon is also good but be mindful of the amount since there can be seeds in it.

(The Mare-Curve) TMC is the closest thing to a mare ‘sex study’ that we have. It was posted by an Anon, claiming to have worked with multiple horses coming in and out of his stables. Some sort of handler I would assume it was not clear. Anon started courtship with roughly 40 mares over this time and made an analyses of their preferences for sexual relations with men. Imagine a bell curve graph, that is what his research concluded. >"It bears repeating that all mares are different. In my experience, they break down roughly as follows: Perhaps one out of ten mares wants nothing to do with a human partner. Approximately four out of five mares will accept a man when they are in heat, without bribes. Half the remainder will accept a man when they are in heat if given a treat. About two out of three mares will accept a man when not in heat for the consideration of a food treat. A tenth of all mares will take a trusted human partner at almost any time, regardless of incentive or heat. Notice that these categories are not mutually exclusive, so they don’t add up to 100%. Also, the figures are based on about 40 mares, so there is a significant margin of error. Mares that fall into the last category are truly super zoo horses. I have owned two of these, and met several others, and they were priceless lovers. You can simply walk up to them, nuzzle a bit, and climb on." A fantastic and eye opening study by a brilliant anon. >Conclusion Now I would not recommend tirelessly looking for that unicorn unless you have the money and dedication for it. Many mares deserve your love and affection outside of that 10% However DO make sure to avoid buying a mare that belongs in the opposite 10%. She can not be courted no matter how hard you try, some mares are simply not interested and that is okay. Let them enjoy their lives and you can avoid giving your heart for a mare that is not going to share her own.

(Courtship) So you have bought or rented your mare and need to find out if she is the one, boyfriend free Mare-Curved approved wife of your dreams. It's time to start courting her. >Sharing Breath Horses like to get in close with their muzzles and breathe into each other's nostrils, it's a bonding ritual that ties you together with that mare. Mare mothers will insist that their stallions share breath with their foals, it's very socially important for horses. Speaking from my own experience, I had a large beautiful mare who to me was a stranger. I decided to attempt it with her. She would breathe into me then turn her head to look around, (as prey animals they must always be observant when outside) This behavior repeated several times except she moved in closer and closer breathing more and more heavily into me, seeming to be calm. If she ever did any fast movement I was sure to put my face back towards her as readily as I could. I felt weak at the knees, it was very emotional for me and a powerful memory. She was stuck in my mind for a long time. She would always notice me and give me attention when she saw me. She felt very receptive, if I had continued I have no doubt things could have developed further between me and her. >Sniffing and Smelling Smell plays an important role in horse courting. If you know she is in heat then smell her neck, tail and rump. She will understand that you are noticing her. Flehmen is when the stallion lifts his head and his upper lips to allow him to smell even more deeply. You will want to start mimicking this behavior to her. >Bumping and Nudging Rest your chin against her and bump her rump with your chest, even rolling in front of her is a form of courtship but be mindful when doing it. >Test Mounting Anons won't actually mount mares like a stallion, which is a considerable bonus for them since they don't have to hold up all that extra weight during intercourse. They still enjoy when the male is putting a little bit of pressure on her back from either the rump or the side. It tells her that you are measuring her up if she could take your weight. >Her Turn Besides the more obvious tail raising mares have a number of flirts and receptive signals. During this she might smell and nibble at your ankles, wrap her neck around you and sometimes may even push you towards her back region. She will lean against you and even walk backwards towards you. Depending on the size of your mare you should consider your safety despite the obvious erotic nature of the situation. The older and more experienced the mare then the more pushy she will be in this because she knows exactly what she wants and how to get it.

(Maresex, what you been waiting for) >Foreplay and Warm-up First of all make sure that she is clean, you don't want any bacteria or infections in your mouth. Foreplay can take some time, especially if a mare is just coming into heat. It is important for anon to take some time to satisfy this need for his mare. Biting the mane (it is far too tough for you to damage it), exchanging breath (nostril to nostril), and gently caressing the mare will help set the mood. If she is in standing heat, you can easily bypass some of this but the experience will be diminished as a result. >Fingering Don’t. As it turns out, a lot of mares do not like the feeling of a bony, dry human finger with its sharp fingernail being forced into her luxuriantly soft and sensitive tissues. Many mares will welcome the human penis, and reject fingering. With that said, I found personal success using the face of my thumb to push against her walls and softly penetrating for teasing. >Cunnilingus In the wild, stallions are known to play/lick and tease the mare with his tongue and lips. A mare is easily stimulated with your tongue too but consider warming up a wet piece of cloth. Medium to warm temperature but not too hot, then rub her vaginal region. It will help clean her up for you and she will most likely lift her tail as she enjoys the warm sensation, this is really good foreplay. More ways to stimulate her is turning your head at an angle, inserting the tongue between the lips, then sucking a lip into the mouth while stroking its inner surface with the tongue is very popular among many mares. The cock can also serve to tease her good, a favorite of mine is to place the penis up against her and push in just the tip then use your hand to move your cock up and down her vaginal wall, take it in and out as needed. from here it's easy (and might I add difficult to resist) to just go to full penetration. >Lube Unless she is not wet from her heat you will need to use lube, water based is the best. I advise you to first pour it on to your hands and warm it up before using it. It's important that your mare enjoys all the steps or at least doesn't feel uncomfortable at any point. If lube is too cold it can almost feel clinical and she may not enjoy herself. >Penetration If need be, use your hand to guide yourself into her. It can be surprisingly tricky to find on smaller pony mares. >MareSex "Intercourse can be most pleasant for both partners if you do not simply pump away until you get your rocks off. Mares enjoy things starting slowly. Some like it that way all the way through, while others like fast and furious thrusting once things get going. There are up to three distinct stages: passivity, arousal, and orgasm. The act of entering the vulva appears to be a turn on to mares, and fully withdrawing and then plunging back in appears, at least at first, to be well received as opposed to shorter strokes. The early part of intercourse should be an extension of the foreplay. Even though the mare has allowed your entry, she may not be fully turned on, or even turned on at all! She might just be allowing you because she likes you, or your bribe, and it is mildly pleasant. The first phase is also a way for the zoo to pace himself so as to avoid premature ejaculation (an easy thing to have happen in such a wonderful place!). As the mare passes from the passive phase to the arousal phase, one of several signs will occur. Most mares will begin to elevate their tails. Some, but not all, mares will begin to wink on their mate’s penis. Others will wink when he fully withdraws. Some mares will push back against their mate. This can be a subtle nudge or they may elect to grind their hapless lover into a barn wall! I prefer the former, despite the obvious thrill of the latter. These signs can be subtle, so it is important to be observant. Another sign is detectable in the sound that the penis and vagina generate. A mare’s vagina tends to collapse and telescope in on itself when she is not aroused. This effectively shortens the passage. In a pony or miniature horse this can prevent full penetration even by a human. As the mare becomes excited, the vagina will distend and louder sucking noises may occur. If she has been given a food treat (reward), she may stop eating it. Another sign is that of funny head gestures. Some mares make biting and nibbling motions against any close surface or in the air. They may also swish their lips back and forth. Some will begin to bob their heads up and down. The ears will be erect and forward. With many mares, this may be the most pleasurable state you can reach by intercourse, so enjoy it and make it last. No mare is likely to show all these signs, so you must learn the set that your lover uses." -from "How to Please a Mare Guide" >Maregasm Your marewife will start to make heavier grunts and squeeze around your cock tightly, Fisting and suitable toys is recommended for helping your wife reach the mare-gasm unless your marewife is a mini it's not very likely that your penis alone will be enough to bring her to the state of a mare-gasm. This is not to say that maresex without a mare-gasm should be considered a failure, she enjoys your affection regardless and sometimes you just won't be able to stimulate it no matter how hard you try, instead enjoy your time together and be happy that she shares herself with you like this. Remember that a lot of mares' sexual encounters with stallions only last for a few seconds and never lets them reach the level of pleasure and stimulation that Anon can bring her. I recommend deep diving in to "How to please a mare guide" for more details https://archive.is/mnjQt >PDF https://8chan.moe/.media/5b7976db78054a3288b959f72f7f445912ca42f9ee81be9d99fd06ecbfc434a2.txt >Clean Up and Aftermath Make sure to clean her and dry her off so her nether regions are not wet and cold when you leave, anons may also want to give their lovers a treat to encourage future mating sessions even more.

(Horse Health) This should be the most important topic for any marelover, we want our mares to be healthy and stay with us for as long as we can. Sadly mares do get sick and it can be very expensive if not impossible to cure certain ailments and injuries. Do all you can to educate yourself in this topic, what plants she can not eat that might grow in the pasture, look out for rusty nails, rundown stable, holes in the fields etc etc I will mainly cover the two most important types of mare related diseases that are both fatal but can easily be avoided with just having foresight and knowing what to look out for. >Laminitis Is a inflammation that attacks the foot of the hoof, it's a crippling condition that causes a lot of pain for the mare and even death. Very hard to cure and if they have gotten it once it increases the chance of getting it again and again. >Causes "Over-feeding fat ponies is a very common cause, particularly during the spring months after recent rain. The soluble carbohydrate content increases in grasses and clovers after rain. When ingested, this causes metabolic changes that result in altered blood flow to the laminae of the foot. >Over-feeding grain or grain engorgement when a horse gets into a feed shed/bin >Retained placenta in post-foaling mares >Septicaemic conditions >Obesity (a common predisposing factor in laminitic ponies) >Lameness which prevents weight bearing in one leg leading to laminitis in another supporting limb >Trauma resulting from excess work in unshod horses on hard ground, or from over-enthusiastic hoof trimming" Pony sized mares sadly have an increased risk of getting Laminitis, so please be mindful of your mare diet and don't let her out eating too much grass during the spring season. Fortunately its simple to take steps to avoiding this illness but it is still very serious and should be kept in mind at all times when owning a pony >Colic is a gas related problem that is very common with horses. It's tied to too much gas building in their stomachs and causes pain, fainting and even death to the mare. She might start to sit or lay down alot, looking at her side as if to see what pains her. Food with alot of gas build up can help cause Colic so keep doing your best to avoid them. For how common it is, fortunately easily treated, over 80 percent of colic types respond well to treatment on the farm. The most common way to treat a mare with colic is to take her on walks, walking will help ease the pain and get the gas out of her system, don't walk until exhaustion but a hour or so should do. Usually encouraging movement can help the gas work through her system. Massaging her belly can help as well. Place your hands and forearms under the horse's belly and lift, hold and slowly release. If she appears to be in pain while you walk or massage, it could be a separate issue disguised as a colic and you should contact your veterinarian

(Epilogue/Final Thoughts) It is my hope that this guide will help future mare relationships to bloom, for Anons to find their mares and have a good and fulfilling life with them. I started my journey a long time ago and this is the hand that I wish could have been there for me, to ask questions, get support and avoid pitfalls. As a living document I hope that we can develop and update it in healthy discourse. I believe man and mare are more than just compatible, we are perfect for each other. If this community project helps even one Anon on his way to reach a future mare-wife then I will be content. Mares deserve to be happy anon and so do you, Equestria can be a place on earth if we are willing to pursue it.