Breeding & Reproduction

Researchers have finally identified the hormone that supports pregnancy in mares.

Seeing the squeal-worthy photos of fuzzy wee foals always causes a pang in my heart

New Bolton Center’s Foal Cam will start February 26.

Commonsense advice to help you decide if you should breed your mare.

Whether or not to have a mare as a roping or performance horse is a controversial topic. Learn more from this expert rodeo vet on the ins and outs of owning mares.

It' that time of year: Horses born in the early spring will start to be weaned at about five or six months of age. Now is the time to prepare for a safe and happy (or as happy as can be expected) weaning experience.

Use these tips to evaluate the quality of a horse weanling to buy or for other consideration.

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A foal shower is a great way to celebrate an impending foal--and have fun with your horse pals, equine and human.

Trainer Emily Johnson shares how training a newborn foal at his earliest years set the stage for training down the road.

Babies gain strength and agility every day. establish a great, safe foundation using Pattie Haney's gentle, consistent training techniques.

When you're dealing with an orphan foal, or a mare who won't let her baby nurse, try these helpful resources.

A spanking-new foal may not be quite the picture you envisioned. However, it's important to recognize what's normal and what's not. Learn in this article what to expect in the days ahead and at the time of birth.

Learn the basics about the horse gestation period.

Getting ready for the arrival of a new foal? Follow these guidelines for disinfecting a foaling stall.

Gelding is major surgery, but with a few precautions your colt will come through better than ever.

The foaling process is uneventful for most mares, requiring little, if any, intervention. However, it's always important to be prepared, and to know what to watch for before, during and after birth.