Mares, Foals, Stallions
60 Minutes: What you need to do in your new foal's first hour of life. Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Tue 1st of May 2007 There are some vitally important things you need to do -- and NOT do -- during your foal's first 60 minutes, and TIMING IS KEY. Even if you're a seasoned foaling attendant, you'll learn a lot from this lecture.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Got Straight Legs? A simple way to protect your newborn foal against flexural deformities. Posted by Karen on Thu 1st of February 2007 One thing we veterinarians used to say, because there wasn't any better information out there at the time, was that contracted tendons are the result of the "bones growing too fast for the soft tissues to keep up." The fact that contracted tendons were becoming more and more common got blamed on diet. There may be an element of truth to these beliefs, but they're not solidly backed by science. And, with a simple and practical change in the way you care for your newborn foals, you can help keep those beautiful legs developing straight and true.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Prepare For Foaling Like A Pro Posted by Karen on Fri 1st of December 2006 It's always preferable to foal outside, on clean turf, but that's not always possible. Having attended more than 2,000 foalings, in a variety of facilities over the past 30 years, Dr. Karen Hayes has strong feelings about how a foaling stall can either add comfort and security, or create serious problems. So, even if you've read umpteen articles about how a foaling stall should be set up, listen in and learn more, from this equine reproduction specialist and award-winning author.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. The Culture Posted by Karen on Tue 28th of February 2006 The Good, The Bad, and Making It Better. Learn a better way to determine whether a mare is clean for breeding.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Foal Imprint Training Posted by Karen on Wed 1st of February 2006 Straight from the horse's mouth: Dr. Hayes interviews Robert M. Miller, DVM, founder of the Foal Imprint Training method. Listen in as Dr. Miller discusses how this revolutionary method helps create friendly, gentle foals that not only are easier to handle but also learn faster and perform better throughout their lives. Learn the two most common mistakes people make with this method, and go to Integral Horse's "links" page to link to Dr. Miller's website, where you can find his books and videos.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Breeding Your Mare? Posted by Karen on Tue 13th of December 2005 As you enter the new breeding year, you wonder: Is your mare a "problem breeder?" For in-depth information about broodmare care, read on.
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