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Mare and Foal

5 Extra Things to Add to Your Foaling Kit

  Okay, so you have assembled a fabulous foaling kit that contains everything you need to welcome your new little…

9 years ago

Equine Emergency: Foal in Trouble

On any given day, the average equine veterinarian may see and treat a variety of conditions, illnesses and injuries—and those…

9 years ago

Newborn Horse Learning

You’ve waited 11 long months for your mare to produce a healthy, vibrant foal. You have painstakingly ensured that she…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Vaccinations for Newborn Foals

Q: I always thought that foals had to have shots pretty early on, just like human babies. My friend says…

10 years ago

“I Was Born For This”

The Characters: "Dad” - palomino stallion "Mom” - black roan mare "Amos” - buckskin roan colt When I made plans…

10 years ago

Should You Breed Your Mare?

As the days slowly being to lengthen and we observe slight hints that spring will eventually emerge, our mares begin…

10 years ago

A Foal’s First Winter

Many photos of mares and foals in books and magazines present idyllic scenes of horses in pasture settings, blessed with…

11 years ago

Tackling the Challenge of Weaning Your Foal

Sooner or later, it’s got to happen. Separating mama and baby always causes some level of stress, but when it’s…

11 years ago

The Mare Mystique

Mares are a polarizing group: People seem to either love them or loathe them. Because of this great divide, there…

11 years ago

Hoof Care for Foals

Regular hoof care is an important part of the health care routine for all horses, starting when they are young…

12 years ago