Foals

Welcome to the wacky world of equestrian vocabulary. Although a foal is a baby horse, pony, zebra, donkey or mule, there are different kinds of foals. These include newborn foal, sucking foal and weanling foal.

At first thought, putting a horse away into its stall should be a no-brainer. But the correct way to lead a horse into a stall is much safer for you and the horse. Horses can be retrained not to charge into stalls.

Thinking of breeding your mini mare? Think again. Miniature horse pregnancy is far more problematic than for other breeds, even those given the best of care.

Respiratory allergies to dust, fungal spores and/or molds are extremely common in horses. Treatment requires both medication and environmental changes.

Through the generosity of strangers on Facebook and several horse forums, the life of a septic foal is saved.

The economy has hit all markets hard and the horse market is no exception. Make use of the many free and low-cost marketing avenues the internet offers.

There is more than breeding than bloodlines, and even conformation. Does your mare, and you, have what it takes to produce a foal the world needs?

Hypocalcemia can be a life threatening metabolic imbalance that affects late term pregnant mares and mares with foals on their side.

Setting up a live foaling or barn camera to watch your horses is actually quite easy and affordable. By using a live foaling cam you can save the life of your mare and/or foal by being there when the event takes place.

Giving birth is instinctual. Animals don't stop to think about the process. When the time comes, they follow their instincts and give birth. Somewhere right now, a mare is in the throes of labor and before long, that little one's going to be born.

One thing all mothers share in common is the need to care and protect their young. It makes no difference whether that mother is a human or animal.

Nursing mares can encounter Mastitis while nursing and after weaning.

The goal of helping a cast horse is to move the horse to a position where she can stand up. Go to the poll of the cast horse. Pull on the mane and if you can, help drag the horse away from the wall or fence.

Horses are wonderful animals to be around, especially if they have these basic good manners.

On an average, when a horse reaches fifteen, they are considered old; getting up there in years. That's not necessarily so. The better the care, the healthier the horse, the longer the life.

Joint ill is a huge cause of concern for anyone breeding horses, by being proactive and educating yourself on the symptoms of joint ill, you can save the life of your foal.

Miniature Horses tend to have a somewhat higher rate of foaling problems than their big horse cousins do. By being prepared you can help bring your miniature mare foaling to a happy conclusion

You need to be aware of the symptoms of hypothyroidism, especially if you do not know the pony or horse's past history becasuse he or she is a rescue.

Important things to consider when you've made the decision to purchase your first horse.

First, Congratulations on your new arrival! This is a very exciting time, and you want to be sure your mare is comfortable when she's ready to drop her foal.

Learn about the evolution of this wonderful, noble breed; it's versatility and current uses. Misinformation abounds about the Hackney Horse and Pony. I have owned, bred and shown Hackney Horses in a variety of disciplines for 20 years.

Does your weanling horse have a pot big belly? This is a common condition that happens to weanling and yearling horses. This can be caused by parasites but more commonly the cause is due to a lack of proper nutrition.

The best way of estimating a horse's age is by looking at the teeth. But other, less complicated estimations can be made by looking at the horse's face and coat.

Horses are frequently available for free or for a very low price, but caring for them properly can be costly. A basic checklist of expenses and a plan for meeting them should be worked out before you bring your new horse home.

Professional advice about letting you horse go barefoot or using shoes and borium studs in winter is given. Hoof anatomy is discussed in detail and suggestions for shoeing based on anatomy and/or gait patterns is covered.

Horses are like big kids; the sooner you teach them what they are supposed to do, the less likely they are to give you a hard time when they grow up.

If the horse's forelegs are folded so that the knees are wedged between the stall wall and the body, then the horse cannot move and is "cast." This is a medical emergency.

Building safe horse stalls entails more than slapping together scrap lumber and rigging a door. Horse size, strength, and behavior will influence decisions regarding horse stall size, building materials, flooring, lighting, and feed and water delivery.