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The bond between a mare and foal begins long before the foal is born. After birth the essential relationship between mare and foal is built, allowing the mare to nurture, teach and protect her foal until it is ready to care for itself. Making sure this bond forms, being aware of normal versus abnormal behavior and knowing how to properly care for your new foal will help create a strong and healthy adult horse. ... Read the full article

Can You Breed a Perfect Foal?
If every owner had the key to unlocking the formula for breeding the perfect foal, then there would be no competition, no challenge, and no appreciation for the art and science of breeding. If breeding was this easy and we were all able to breed the exact foal to suit our needs on the first try we would be bending the laws of nature and taking away from the excitement of discovering the unknown. We may not be able to breed the perfect foal every time, but though trial, error, skill and a little luck it is possible to find the right combination to suit our needs. ... Read the full article

Help Your Mare Have a Safe Delivery
If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uneventful. In most cases, you will simply need to be a quiet observer – if, that is, you are lucky enough to witness the birth. Mares seem to prefer to foal at night in privacy, and apparently have some control over their delivery. Because most mares foal without difficulty, it is usually best to allow the mare to foal undisturbed and unassisted. ... Read the full article

Announcing the Intervet Foal Care Program and Prestige IV FoalShot
MILLSBORO, Del. (Dec. 11, 2006) - Intervet Inc. announces the Intervet Foal Care Program and the availability of Prestige IV FoalShot with Havlogen® equine vaccine. About the Intervet Foal Care Program The Intervet Foal Care Program is the ind ... Read the full article

How to Care For Your Pregnant Mare
After months of waiting, searching for a stallion and careful preparation your attempt to breed your mare is successful. So now what do you do? What is the next step and how can you ensure that your mare will experience a healthy pregnancy? Though there is no way to be sure complications won’t arise, important elements to a healthy pregnancy can be addressed, such as veterinary care, proper nutrition and appropriate exercise for your mare. ... Read the full article

Saddlebreds Lost in Kentucky Barn Fire
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… And In December, the Days Grow Short: The Senior Horse
Here’s something to think about: Middle age for humans begins about 45. Middle age for your horse begins at around 15 with a life expectancy of about 30. Along the way, the inevitable signposts of aging begins appearing evidenced by weight lo ... Read the full article

The First Few Days
The birth of a new foal can be an exciting and trying time for any horse owner. There are lots of things to do, and it is imperative that you pay close attention to your newest little family member. Below you will find some tips and tricks to keeping your new foal safe and healthy. We will also address some of the toughest problems like bottle feeding, which can cause undue stress if you aren’t prepared. ... Read the full article

NRBC Announces Record Foal Enrollments for 2005!
March 1, 2006 - Byars, Oklahoma – In the past decade, enrolling foals into the National Reining Breeders Classic program has become an integral part of raising reining horse prospects and once again, in 2005, the NRBC saw a record year in foal enrol ... Read the full article

Almost 50 Orphaned Foals Saved
Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue and the Emily Vernon Foundation Save Almost 50 Orphaned Foals Loxahatchee, FL - July 11, 2007 - Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue acknowledges the Emily Vernon Foundation for helping make this year's Nurse Mar ... Read the full article

Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue's Barnboots & Baubles Tickets Now on Sale
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Alfalfa and Nutrition
Though controversy exists surrounding the use of alfalfa as a source of vitamins and minerals for horses, there are also benefits supporting its use. With the right balance of alfalfa and other roughage, horses can benefit from its nutritional content. Finding the right balance for your horse will be the key to ensuring your horse maintains a healthy diet. ... Read the full article

Vita Flex Nutrition Introduces MUSCLE FORTIFIER™
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Platinum Performance Announces USEF Corporate Sponsorship
Santa Ynez Valley, Calif. (April 2007)—Platinum Performance, Inc. has been named the Official Sports Nutrition Company of the United States Equine Federation (USEF). Platinum Performance is also onboard as the Title Sponsor of the Platinum Performanc ... Read the full article

NRBC ’07 Foal Enrollments Set New Record!
2007 was another record-breaking year for the National Reining Breeders Classic, according to NRBC Program Coordinator Kaye Nowlin. There were 2,684 foal enrollments in 2007, up over a hundred foals from the previous year. ... Read the full article

“Barn Boots & Baubles” Event to Support Florida Foal Rescue- Tickets Still Available
Loxahatchee, FL- May 20- The Florida Foal Rescue is having a fundraising event, “Barn Boots & Baubles,” to benefit the organization that is determined to save the lives of thousands of foals and their mothers from slaughter. The event will be held on ... Read the full article

Performance Trainer Monty Bruce Backs Prime Performance Nutrition
Cosby, MO. April 19, 2006 – Longtime trainer Monty Bruce, of Carpenter, Iowa, announces his support and use of Prime Performance Nutrition--products from the equine supplement company that guarantees content, ingredient quality, product consistency, ... Read the full article

Feeding the 21st Century Horse: How can breakdowns be prevented through nutrition?
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Finding Mr. Right: Use these tips to select the right stallion for your mare
Your decision depends on several things, including the goals you have for the foal. Are you trying to produce a future AQHA Champion? Do you plan to sell the foal for a good price based on impeccable bloodlines? Do you hope to raise and train the foal to become the horse of your dreams? ... Read the full article