Mares and Foals

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

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.

The Birds and the Bees, the Stallions and the Mares
The first months of spring mark the beginning of an important time in your horse's life—the start of the breeding season.

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

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.

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

Babies and Rabies

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.

Orphan Foal Critical Care
Surviving The First Few Days

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