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Breeding
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Floxely is expecting a foal! Are you following along? Part 1
It is now March 2025 and that means that in about 3.5 months Marjolijn's mare (Floxely) will have a foal. Super cool of course and very special to witness! But how did this whole process go? How was the stallion choice made, what changes were made and what else has changed since Floxely got pregnant? In this blog series, Marjolijn takes you through this whole process!.
Breeding
Preparing your mare for the birth of the foal
If your mare is expecting a foal, it is an exciting time. Preparing for the birth starts well before the due date. What do you need to think about and what do you need to have in the house?. The most important thing you can do to prepare for the birth as best as possible is to keep your mare in good health and condition. Giving birth is like top-level sports, so you want your mare to be optimally prepared. Growing the foal in the womb and nursing it afterward are also intensive processes. Sufficient Exercise Make sure your mare continues to get enough exercise, even in the final phase of pregnancy. Plenty of free movement with social contact is essential, but riding, lunging, or gro...