Lessons
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Introduction
Should I Breed My Mare
Evaluating Your Mare
Selecting A Stallion
The Breeding Contract
Preparing The Mare for Breeding
Is She Pregnant?
Conclusion
Assignment (Optional)
Bibliography
Lesson 2: Caring for the Broodmare
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Introduction
Broodmare Nutrition
Vaccinations
Worming
Exercise
Early Problems
Assignment (Optional)
Bibliography
Lesson 3: Preparing For the Foal
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Introduction
The Foaling Stall
The Foaling Kit
Signs of Parturition
Prepare the Mare
Monitoring Temperature
Conclusion
Bibliography
Lesson 4: Foaling
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Introduction
Phase One: The Beginnings of Birth
Phase Two: The Actual Birth
To Pull or Not to Pull
Phase Three: Finishing the Process
When to Call the Vet
Conclusion
Bibliography
Lesson 5: Dystocia: Foaling Problems
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Introduction
Simple Problems
Emergencies
Delaying Delivery
Summary
Bibliography
Lesson 6: Caring For the Newborn Foal
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Introduction
The Umbilical Cord
Getting Up
Nursing
Enema
Vaccinations
Problems
Bibliography
Lesson 7: Imprinting
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Introduction
Goals
Procedure
Cautions
Bibliiography
Lesson 8: The Older Foal
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Introduction
Haltering,Leading, Handling
Turnout
Feeding
Worming, Vaccinations
Weaning
Riding Mom
Bibliography
