Top 10 Practical Essentials Missing from your Foaling Kit

February, 2024 \ by Emily Dickson Collaborator

Published: February 2021 | Updated: February 2024 The long awaited baby foal is about to enter the world and you’re doing everything you can to get prepared. You’ve prepped a...

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The Foal’s First Three Hours

January, 2024 \ by Casie Bazay

Foal’s First Hours You’ve been anxiously awaiting the birth of your foal, and now that it’s here you may be wondering what you should and shouldn’t do as far as...

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Broodmare Preparation: 5-6 Days Out

January, 2024 \ by Casie Bazay

Published: February 2022 | Updated: January 2024 Your mare is due to foal soon, and like the good horse owner you are, you want to be as prepared as possible....

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3 Tips for Keeping Broodmares Healthy

December, 2022 \ by Amanda Bradbery, Ph.D. Collaborator

Published: May 2020 | Updated: December 2022 Key Takeaways: An ideal horse body condition score of 6 on the 1-to-9 Henneke scale will help your mare conceive and carry. Stay...

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Is My Mare Prepared for Breeding?

October, 2022 \ by Amanda Bradbery, Ph.D. Collaborator

Published: May 2020 | Updated: October 2022 Key-Takeaways: Timing is everything: You must optimize your mare’s heat cycle. Your breeding program should include considerations for your mare’s nutrition, supplements, and...

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My Mare’s About to Foal....Now What?

January, 2021 \ by Amanda Bradbery, Ph.D.

Key Takeaways:  Prepare your mares so colostrum will equip newborn foals with disease-fighting antibodies. Use your foal watch resources wisely: Use FullBucket Foal Indicator strips and then look for additional...

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