A PRACTITIONERS APPROACH TO REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS IN MINIATURE MARES

Major reproductive problems seen in miniatures and the author's method for handling them are discussed. Miniature horses have been a part of his practice for over 10 years. Their popularity and value have incre ased significantly over that period. Many practitioners have requested advice concerning their examination and treatment. As with any unusua l breed, however, other practitioners are sometimes reluctant to get i nvolved, possibly due to inadequate time for learning new and necessar y techniques. From the author's experience, those equine practitioners are missing opportunities to open a new area of practice with clients who are usually very receptive to quality veterinary care, due to sub stantial investment in their horses. These miniature horse owners have the potential for becoming faithful clients.