Foal Paperwork: France and Ireland Guide 2026Foaling·26 October 2026What a breeder must file between covering and the foal's first passport in France (IFCE SIRE) and Ireland (Horse Sport Ireland, Weatherbys). Includes a month-by-month checklist.
Post-Weaning Foal Behavior: Managing Groups to Reduce StressFoal·28 September 2026The weeks following weaning are among the most behaviorally sensitive in a foal's life. Strategic group management—pairing foals with calm companions and providing consistent routines—can dramatically reduce stress responses and support healthy social development.
Post-Weaning Foal Nutrition: 6-12 Month GuideFoal·14 September 2026Getting post-weaning nutrition right between 6 and 12 months sets the foundation for your foal's skeletal integrity, immune resilience, and adult performance. Protein quality, mineral balance, and controlled growth rates are the three levers every breeder must manage during this critical window.
Foal Weaning Methods Ranked by Stress LevelFoal·31 August 2026Progressive separation is significantly less stressful for foals than abrupt weaning, with research showing foals vocalize twice less and trot three times less on final separation day. This guide ranks every major weaning method by welfare impact so breeders can make informed decisions.
Creep Feeding Foals Before Weaning: The Complete GuideFoal·3 August 2026Creep feeding before weaning gives foals a critical nutritional head start by introducing concentrates at 1–2 months of age. A well-designed pre-weaning program prevents digestive stress, supports steady skeletal development, and makes the weaning transition significantly smoother.
Foal Hoof Care: Trimming Schedule & Limb Deviation GuideFoal·29 June 2026Foal hoof care begins within the first week of life and follows a precise schedule tied to developmental milestones. Understanding normal limb deviation patterns versus correctable deformities is critical for every breeder raising healthy foals in 2026.
Foal Deworming & Vaccination: Month-by-Month GuideFoal·15 June 2026A foal's first year requires a precise deworming and vaccination protocol to bridge the gap between maternal antibody decline and active immunity. This month-by-month guide gives breeders a science-backed schedule to protect foals from birth through weaning and beyond.
Imprint Training Foals: Evidence-Based GuideFoal·25 May 2026Imprint training newborn foals in the first hours of life can shape their human-horse relationship for decades. Here's what the science actually says about early habituation protocols, timing windows, and long-term outcomes.
Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals: IgG, Diagnosis & TreatmentFoal·4 May 2026Failure of passive transfer (FPT) occurs when a foal absorbs insufficient immunoglobulins from colostrum in the first 24 hours of life, leaving it dangerously vulnerable to infection. Understanding IgG thresholds, testing windows, and plasma treatment protocols is essential for every serious breeder.