The Foaling Primer: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising a Healthy Foal - Paperback

by Cynthia McFarland (Author)

Start your foal off on the right hoof With correct handling, health care, and training during the first year, you can establish a strong foundation that will benefit your horse throughout his life. From bottle feeding to rope leading, Cynthia McFarland covers everything you need to know as you guide your foal from birth to yearling. With an emphasis on recognizing critical developmental signs, McFarland's expert advice will help you raise a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted foal.

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Start Your Foal Off on the Right Hoof

Correct handling, health care, and training during the first year establish a strong foundation for the rest of a horse's life. This up-close, photographic guide leads you through the process of raising a foal from birth to weaning, including what critical developmental signs to look for and how to perform key procedures at each stage. With this advice you can produce a healthy, well-adjusted foal.