Solving Common Broodmare Problems with Dr. Carleigh Fedorka

About this episode

Dr. Carleigh Fedorka discusses common broodmare problems and how to improve equine breeding programs.

In this episode, Carleigh Fedorka, PhD, assistant professor of equine reproductive physiology at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, describes some of the most common broodmare problems that can affect pregnancy, such as endometritis and placentitis. She explains how farm managers should prepare a mare for breeding, why broodmare nutrition is crucial for a successful pregnancy, and what you can do today to improve your equine breeding program. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 46: Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) Guest: Carleigh Fedorka, PhD, Assistant Professor of Equine Reproductive Physiology at Colorado State University Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Equithrive ( Equithrive® Breeding Mare Pellets | Broodmare Supplement ), Ask TheHorse Live , USRider Equestrian

People in this episode

Host: Hailey Pfeffer

Guest: Carleigh Fedorka

Topics covered

• broodmare problems
• equine reproductive physiology
• breeding preparation
• broodmare nutrition
• equine breeding program

Keywords

• broodmare
• pregnancy
• endometritis
• placentitis
• breeding
• nutrition
• equine

Sponsors

Equithrive

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado State University, Ask TheHorse Live, USRider Equestrian

More episodes of The Stable Management Podcast

• Managing Western Performance Horses with Logan Pluhar · June 1, 2026 · 31 min
• Solving Senior Horse Problems with Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington · May 15, 2026 · 43 min
• Freelancing in the Equine Industry with Lindsey DeVito · May 1, 2026 · 23 min
• Effective Client Communication for Barn Managers With Adam D'Agostino · April 2, 2026 · 25 min
• Feeding Growing Horses With Dr. Laurie Lawrence · March 15, 2026 · 25 min
• Understanding The Different Types of Equine Colic With Dr. Sarah Freeman · March 1, 2026 · 27 min