
Tag Archives Foal

Considerations before breeding a horse
Horse Health: This is not a project that should be simply taken on at an impulse — it requires planning, patience and commitment

Care of the nursing foal
Horse Health: Mother Nature, their own mother and human caretakers all have a profound effect on the wellness of young horses

A 10-point checklist for the newborn foal
Horse Health: Tick the boxes to ensure your young foal is meeting developmental milestones and has no major issues

What to expect when your horse is expecting
Horse Health: The majority of mares foals between dusk and dawn

Aging horses by their teeth
Horse Health: System is more of a guideline than an absolute determination

Miniature Horses: Not quite the same as a horse
Horse Health: Miniatures are attractive for their personalities and intelligence, but face some unique health problems

Dealing with the eight top equine emergencies
When to call the vet and what to do until he or she arrives