Fig. 2. Systematic evaluation of a stimulus/mount mare candidate: The mare demonstrated difficulty accepting twitch application, repeatedly escaping the twitch even with two skilled handlers (A); initially appeared fearful of the breeding cape but later acclimated (B); loaded easily into stocks (C); tolerated subcutaneous injection (D), tail wrap (E), and perineal washing (F); appeared comfortable standing unattended in stocks for approximately 5 minutes (G), after which she became fidgety and appeared anxious; showed estrus to a stallion initially (H); however, when the stallion was allowed more vigorous close contact, she became less tolerant (I), after which she appeared to panic and attempted to escape.
