Would recommend this to anyone who needs either a refresher course or a handy reference on foaling. The complete book of foaling not only teaches how to troubleshoot problems but also explains why a problem has occurred and what must be done to correct it. Exploring the cares for the pregnant mare, assistance at birth, coping with the common problems of newborn colts, what to expect in the first days and weeks, nutrition and the foal, early handling and training, first hoof care, grooming and bath, vaccinations and veterinary care, and weaning the foal, the foaling primer is a dependable and comprehensive monthtomonth guide to proper care of a baby horse. A monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal mcfarland, cynthia on. Dec 01, 2005 buy the paperback book the foaling primer. Cynthia mcfarland, author of the fact book of horse breeds, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Powerful prayers for women, deluxe edition christian book. A monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal theres a problem loading this menu right now.
A monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal, and the fact book of horse breeds, and more on. Cynthia mcfarland correct handling, health care, and training during the first year establish a strong foundation for the rest of a horses life. A stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal kindle edition by cynthia mcfarland author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the foaling primer.
The foaling primer captures the foaling experience in amazing, upclose photographs taken by horse photographer bob langrish. Cynthia mcfarland has been a horse owner for more than 30 years and has written two books and hundreds of equine articles for numerous publications including horse illustrated, equine journal, western horseman, horses usa, quarter horses usa, and. I have never experienced a mini horse foaling before but i have read everything i can about it. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. An illustrated guide for the foaling attendant by karen e.
Groundwork, first rides, obstacles, trail work, liberty, performance and more gabor. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Part i managing the late pregnant mare and preparation for foaling. The friendly, informative text guides the reader through the first year of a foals life with detailed descriptions and instructions on birth, care, handling, training, and weaning. With indepth information on all aspects of horsekeeping, including grooming, foaling, housing, diet, exercise, and medical care, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to raise healthy and happy horses. The foaling primer ebook by cynthia mcfarland 9781612122571. Buy complete book of foaling howell reference books by karen e. The foaling primer and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
A monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal author. Storeys illustrated guide to 96 horse breeds of north america. The photos show farm work being completed during the 1920s through the 1940s. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The foaling primer storey publishing start your foal off on the right hoof. Captures the foaling experience in upclose photographs by horse photographer bob langrish. With correct handling, health care, and training during the first year, you can establish a strong foundation that will benefit your horse throughout his life. Its not as detailed as blessed are the broodmares or the complete book of foaling. This one below is a nice little book too, as it talked about what to do in the months after your foal is born. Some leveled books are also supported by fluency practice passages, readers theater scripts, a writers response activity, a literature circle journal, or might be part of a paired book set or other collection all the resources that support a book can be found on its home page. Read the foaling primer a stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal by cynthia mcfarland available from rakuten kobo.
With correct handling, health care, and training during the first year, you can e. Exploring the cares for the pregnant mare, assistance at birth, coping with the common problems of newborn colts, what to expect in the first days and weeks, nutrition and the foal, early handling and training, first hoof care, grooming and bath, vaccinations and veterinary care, and weaning the foal, the foaling primer is a dependable and comprehensive monthtomonth guide to proper care. For example, if booking a foaling mare, have her foaling information handy. Hayes 1993, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. During busy periods, our phones ring constantly so efficiency is the name of the game. The foaling primer paperback a stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal. I am quite familiar with the breeding foaling beyond process, but this will be my first time foaling out and raising my own personal foal. Direct download links available for the foaling primer.
Glad to say mare and foal and me are all doing well. From bottle feeding to rope leading, cynthia mcfarland covers everything you need to know as you guide your foal. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal by cynthia mcfarland at indigo. Hayes knows that the foaling process can be scary and. I have watched multiple videos and read many articles and i have the book the foaling primer on the way. Sign up to receive sneak peeks, monthly ebook sales, and news from the berkshires. For every book you buy from the white list you can choose two free books from the turquoise list. The foaling primer healthy foal christian book distributors.
We contacted her previous owner she had only one other foal out of this mini mare and she said she foaled without any problems. A monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal by longterm horse owner cynthia mcfarland is an indepth analysis and user friendly guide to taking proper care of a newborn horse. A stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal the complete book of foaling. If youd like to buy the foaling primer, please visit one of the online retailers above or give us a call and well take care of you. Bought this book when we knew for certain our mare was getting ready to foal it was a tremendous resource. Groundwork, first rides, obstacles, trail work, liberty, performance and moregabor. With correct handling, health care, and training during the first year, you can. Judith forbis, ansata arabian stud brilliantly written reads like a novel, yet beautifully organized so that you can flip to a section at a moments notice if your mare is in trouble.
See all books authored by cynthia mcfarland, including the foaling primer. The book of miniature horses buying, breeding, training, showing, and enjoying by donna campbell smith the foaling primer a monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal by cynthia mcfarland. The foaling primer a stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal. In praise of the complete book of foaling a must read for anybody who has ever thought about breeding a mare.
The foaling primer is very strongly recommended, especially to all novice caretakers of newborn horses. Dec 01, 2005 bought this book when we knew for certain our mare was getting ready to foal it was a tremendous resource. But it neednt be if we consider how horses naturally wean their foals. The pages of this hard working guide are sure to be dog eared by the time a foal reaches the one year mark, as readers will refer to it again and again for reassurance, guidance, and plete, dependable information. A monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal by cynthia mcfarland on. This book is a valuable reference for a breeding operation of any size, and is particularly well suited for the firsttime breeder. A stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal kindle edition by cynthia mcfarland author 4. With an emphasis on recognizing critical developmental signs, mcfarland. The friendly, informative text guides the reader through the first year of a foal s life with detailed descriptions and. The foaling primer by cynthia mcfarland overdrive rakuten. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It explains the foaling process and what the attendant can do to ensure success. This guide takes through the first year of a foal s life with descriptions and instructions on birth, care, handling, training, and weaning. Read book prior to her foaling and when the foaling process hit a bit of a snag i knew exactly what page to turn to for guidance.
This book covers everything from prenatal care through the foals first few weeks, concentrating on the time around delivery. If i could only have bought one book in preparation for a foal, that would be the one i thought was the best. Clear, concise book that gets to the point has excellent pictures and references and is clearly written by a human with opinions and personal experience. Raising horses successfully requires good preparation, hard work, and a sincere interest in your animals wellbeing. A stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal cynthia mcfarland. I love paper towels almost as much as i love books. The second edition of this book has grown dramatically to two volumes with 3056 pages and is not a disappointment. Mosemans illustrated guide horse furnishing goods used large paperback. Anne loiselle in hoof beats, january 1997 theresa jones is an experienced professional foaling attendant who draws on many years experience in writing the complete foaling manual. This upclose, photographic guide leads you through the process of raising a foa. A stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal ebook written by cynthia mcfarland. A monthbymonth guide to raising a healthy foal by cynthia.
An illustrated guide for the foaling attendant howell reference. From bottle feeding to rope leading, cynthia mcfarland covers everything you need to know as you guide your foal from birth to yearling. The foaling primer a stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal by cynthia mcfarland. These horse books, dvds and tapes are from my own library, a smoke free office and home. A stepbystep guide to raising a healthy foal by cynthia mcfarland. Cynthia lives in ocala, florida the horse capital of the world.
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