Foals Articles
The truth behind breeding myths »
11 April, 2011
We’re all familiar with the myths and old wives’ tales that surround breeding.
But how many of them actually have any basis in reality?
Amlin Plus launches insurance to promote preventative care for foals »
18 November, 2009
Breeders who take preventative measures to ensure the health of newborn foals will benefit from a new insurance policy launched today
Ask H&H: breeding from loan mares »
21 July, 2008
Horse & Hound explains who owns the foal from a mare on loan
Weaning foals successfully »
10 October, 2006
Weaning foals doesn’t have to be stressful, but careful preparation and handling is essential to make it run smoothly
Helping foals with wonky legs »
13 June, 2006
Horse & Hound explains when it is best to intervene with foal limb deformities and when it’s preferable to leave well alone
Foal feeding facts »
30 December, 2004
How to feed foals during their first winter to avoid nutritional and behavioural problems
Hassle-free weaning for foals »
3 September, 2004
Horse & Hound looks at how the right preparation and diet can lessen any negative impact from weaning
First-time breeder's guide to joint-ill »
27 August, 2004
Joint-ill (septic arthritis) can cripple a foal out of the blue and requires aggressive treatment if the foal isn't to suffer incurable changes in the joint, warns H&H
Growing pains: Colic in foals »
3 June, 2004
Distressing for both horse and owner, colic can happen in foals as well as older horses
Caring for a new-born foal »
22 March, 2004
A foal’s future health is bound up with the care and attention it receives in the first days of its life, making this a crucial time warns H&H
Feeding the orphan foal »
18 March, 2004
Professional feeding advice from Baileys on how to give an orphaned foal the best possible start in life
Worming mares and foals »
6 May, 2002
Expert advice on worming mares and foals from Merial Equine Health
Q&A: Feeding a foal »
29 March, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE Magazine on choosing the correct feed for youngsters
Worming a mare and foal »
25 March, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how to follow the correct worming programme for a mare and foal
Foal conformation explained »
19 December, 2001
Expert advice on how foals develop physically and the importance of correct hoof trimming
Bringing up foals »
17 December, 2001
Expert advice on solving typical problems encountered in raising a healthy youngster
Educating foals »
17 September, 2001
Expert advice on training a young foal for the best start in life
Handling foals. . . naturally »
30 August, 2001
Sheila Whelan runs special courses in Natural Horsemanship, which helps bonding between foals and owners
How to feed foals »
24 May, 2001
Baileys Horse Feeds has produced a booklet with expert advice on breeding and raising foals
Feeding foals »
25 October, 2000
Youngsters need careful feeding regimes to prevent excessive growth
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