Mare Reproductive Mystery Solved
Researchers have finally identified the hormone that supports pregnancy in mares.
Breeding & Reproduction
From planning through foal care, everything you need to know about breeding your mare or stallion
Photos of Foals Remind Me Why I Miss Breeding Horses
Seeing the squeal-worthy photos of fuzzy wee foals always causes a pang in my heart
Witness the Birth of a Special Foal
New Bolton Center’s Foal Cam will start February 26.
Do You Plan To Breed Your Mare?
Commonsense advice to help you decide if you should breed your mare.
Dealing With The Problem 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.
Weaning 101
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.
How to Evaluate a Weanling
Use these tips to evaluate the quality of a horse weanling to buy or for other consideration.
How to Throw a Foal Shower
A foal shower is a great way to celebrate an impending foal--and have fun with your horse pals, equine and human.
Imprint Training of the Newborn Foal
Trainer Emily Johnson shares how training a newborn foal at his earliest years set the stage for training down the road.
Take the Hazard Out of Foal Handling
Babies gain strength and agility every day. establish a great, safe foundation using Pattie Haney's gentle, consistent training techniques.
Orphan Foal Resources
When you're dealing with an orphan foal, or a mare who won't let her baby nurse, try these helpful resources.
Foal and Mare Health Care
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.
Disinfecting a Foaling Stall
Getting ready for the arrival of a new foal? Follow these guidelines for disinfecting a foaling stall.
It's Not Unkind To Cut Your Colt
Gelding is major surgery, but with a few precautions your colt will come through better than ever.
Care for Mare and Foal When Foaling
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.