How Do You Care For A Foal?
The anticipation is over; your foal has finally arrived. A little creature that appears to be more legs than anything is wobbling around in the stall. There are things you can do to help her get a great start in life. The actions you take now will ensure a healthy horse with an even temperament in years to come. Pet, hold and handle the foal as soon as possible. Equine experts suggest lots of human contact within the first hours of a foal’s life and every day thereafter. This allows the horse to “imprint” with humans and as a result, it will accept human companionship and training as it matures. Provide a quiet, protected environment for baby and mother for the first few days. A private stall is good but mom needs to get out and exercise a little. Before you lead the pair out into the corral, put other horses, dogs and farm animals in a separate area. Schedule a veterinarian visit within the first week to make sure your foal is healthy and stable. In addition, call your farrier out whe
