An informational blog dedicated to
ambitious & thoughtful Horse owners
An informational blog dedicated to
ambitious & thoughtful
Horse owners
Having a new foal on the ground can be truly exciting! Even so, there are some signs that owners should look for regarding abnormal mothering abilities, adequate nursing, and normal behavioral presentation.
It’s also important to check the mare’s udder to see if it has been emptied recently — which will indicate whether the foal is able or getting the chance to nurse regularly. This may also be noted by monitoring the foal’s nursing behaviors. A foal that is not getting enough milk may present as agitated, as well as the mare becoming agitated from possible pain and irritation at the foal’s peristance. Each nursing period will typically be prolonged and more frequent if a foal is not getting a suitable amount of milk. If this progresses without intervention, the foal may become dull from the lack of nutrition and other health problems may arise for both the mare and foal.
CRF Equine Services offers post-foaling monitoring. We make sure your newest herd member is adjusting to their new surroundings properly, standing and nursing regularly, and making regular bowel movements. Get in touch today for a free consultation and custom quote or download our pricing guide.
Whether you have one mare to foal and need your sleep for your day job, or have a full barn that you need an extra set of eyes on, we have you covered!
I'm truly blessed to be a trusted team member of the stables, facilities, and individual equine owners that I partner with, whether it's for foaling season or year-round. What a great feeling to be able to let folks sleep while I watch their horses! When I’m not monitoring horses, you can find me either carving on some leather, shed hunting with my pups, finding out where each county road leads, or on horseback of course soaking up the high desert sunshine.
Hey, I'm Chloe.