CARING FOR THE FOALING MARE AND NEWBORN

Nature has provided an efficient system for the mare to deliver and care for her young. Be a prepared and informed owner so you can enjoy the miracle of birth, keep your anxiety in check, and help the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Labor and delivery are generally uneventful. In most cases you will simply need to be a quiet observer. Mares seem to prefer to foal at night in privacy and apparently have some control over their delivery.