The Foaling PrimerThe Foaling Primer
A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising a Healthy Foal
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Current format, eBook, 2012, , Available. Offered in 0 more formatsStart 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. Cynthia McFarland has been a horse owner for more than 30 years and has written two books and hundreds of equine articles for numerous publications including Horse Illustrated, Equine Journal, Western Horseman, Horses USA, Quarter Horses USA, and Thoroughbred Times. Cynthia lives in Ocala, Florida - the "Horse Capital of the World."
Foreword
Preface & Acknowledgments
1 Getting Ready for the Big Day
2 Your Foal Arrives!
3 Red-Flag Foaling Problems: What to Do and When to Call the Vet
4 The First 24 Hours
5 Handling during the First Days and Weeks
6 The First Weeks
7 One to Three Months: Learning and Growing
8 Four to Six Months: Confidence and Curiosity
9 Weaning Time: Farewell to Mom
10 Growing Up Fast: Weanling to Yearling
11 Paperwork Time: Naming and Registration
12 Record Keeping
Glossary
Resources, Contacts, and Helpful Information
Index
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.
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