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It's worth knowing what one should look out for with regards to the health of the newborn.

Foal training is one of the most exciting experiences for anyone who loves horses. Working with newborn foals requires patience, consistency and tenacity.

As the foaling season comes around it's worth considering what one will need for a foaling kit. Items for the owner, foal's health and broodmare are all important.

With a newborn foal ready to make his entrance, owners of a pregnant mare have quite a bit to accomplish.

A horse's pregnancy lasts on average 345 days. At times, as soon as an owner discovers his mare is pregnant he starts to think of feeding for two and acts on this.

Horses have survived in the wild for millions of years, over which they developed several reflexes that have helped them to avoid predation.

A thorough examination of the placenta once it has been dispelled from the mare can give vital clues to both mother and foal's future health.

America has lagged in its medical and humane treatment of its horseracing stars. Times are changing. Bans in the areas of medications and treatment are the future.