2021.08.12 | DID YOU KNOW?
Foals are supposed to come out with their front hooves first The foal should be born with front legs and head first, with its muzzle clear of the placenta so that it can breathe for the first time as soon as it is born. Then comes their nose and in a few minutes, they...
2021.08.12 | DID YOU KNOW?
A mare is capable of having a foal from the age of 18 months A mare is capable of having a foal from the age of 18 months, but it is healthier to wait till approximately age 4. By then, the mare has reached her full size so it is safer for her to deliver babies. She...
2021.08.12 | DID YOU KNOW?
Most mares foal at night Most mares foal at night, which is thought to be a survival adaptation, since the foal should be ready to run by their mom by daylight. Although the modern stables try to establish the most nurturing and calm environment, especially during...
