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Can a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?

Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS March 2, 2025

Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.

Science-Based Foal Weaning Strategies

Diane E. Rice August 15, 2024

As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.

Foal Stress Levels Stay Increased Weeks After Weaning

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 13, 2023

Researchers say that even three weeks after weaning foals still experience increased stress levels.

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Weaning Ways

Connie Lechleitner September 4, 2022

Here’s how to help your weanling foal transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible.

What Does My Weanling Need to Eat?

Clair Thunes, PhD August 13, 2021

Our nutritionist offers advice on feeding foals both before and after they’re weaned from their dams.

What’s New With Weaning Foals?

Diane E. Rice July 18, 2021

As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.

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A Sensible Start: Feeding Young Horses from Foaling to Weaning

Katie Navarra July 16, 2021

A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.

starch in horse diets; equine nutrition research; Complete Feeds vs. Ration Balancers: What's the Difference?

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Basics

Michelle Anderson August 15, 2020

Learn about the risk factors associated with horses getting gastric ulcers, as well as diagnosis and basic management and treatment.

Wean Foals at Six Months, or Wait?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 19, 2020

A new study by French scientists suggests that allowing foals and their dams to wean at their own pace could be a more welfare-friendly breeding strategy than traditional methods.