Mares and Foals

Horse Breeding - Newborn Foal Care
What to do once your foal is on the ground.

Horse Breeding - The Bond Between Mare and Foal
There is nothing on earth quite so wondrous as the miracle of birth. How awe-inspiring and somehow humbling it is to be present as a new life makes its way into the world.

Equestrian Life - Breeding Contracts
A breeding contract spelling out all the details of the arrangement between mare and stallion owner is essential.

Horse Life Calendar
Find out what your horse needs during every phase of life.

Breeding season can lead to gastric ulcers

Horse Nutrition - Feeding Broodmares and Foals
Making sure your foal gets all the nutrients he needs right from the start will help ensure he reaches his full potential as an adult.

Horse Nutrition - Milk Alternatives for Foals
A mare's failure to produce milk can be devastating, but alternatives are available to help your newborn thrive.

Managing Parasites in Your Foal
Ensure your foal's health with the right parasite control program.

Horse Health - Babies and Rabies

Hoof Care for Foals
Proper hoof care from a young age will help your foal maintain lifetime soundness.

Horse Disease - Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Because a number of factors can affect the risks of falling victim to potentially deadly brain-swelling diseases carried by mosquitoes, Purdue University experts recommend that all horses be vaccinated.

Horse Health - Red Bag Delivery
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine explains this rare foaling complication.

Respiratory Disease in Young Horses
Young horses are at higher risk for equine infectious upper respiratory disease.

Horse Health - 'Tis the Season

Vaccinating Foals: Make Sure Young Horses Have Vital Protection
Find out how to create the optimal vaccination program for your new foal.

Horse Keeping - Age Before Breeding

Benefits of Pasture Turnout for Young Horses

Pneumonia is major killer of foals
Researchers are collaborating to find cures for foal pneumonia.

Train Your Foal to Tie Safely