Blessed Are The Foals

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Summary: A must have
Review: A must have book for anyone considering breeding a mare or buying a foal. It picks up where Blessed are the Brood Mares, another must have, leaves off. It is very informative, but doesn't doesn't go above your head.

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Summary: The Best
Review: Anyone who owns, breeds or cares for horses, this is a must have book. Dr. Lose V.M.D. is a very caring veterinarian who has helped me out tremendously!

Rating:
Summary: The Best
Review: Anyone who owns, breeds or cares for horses, this is a must have book. Dr. Lose V.M.D. is a very caring veterinarian who has helped me out tremendously!

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Summary: Blessed Are The Foals
Review: Please check used book stores for this book..would appreciate any info as to its availibility

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Summary: A good book with it's own opinions
Review: This book focuses almost exclusively on the foal. Dr. Lose has written another book, Blessed are the Brood mares, to cover the mare half of foaling. I enjoyed this book, but found it a bit spare on the actually foaling procedure. It extensively covers diseases and illnesses ... something that occurs, but not to all of us. I would have preferred more time spent on how to keep the foal healthy and happy. I'll call the vets over if my foal gets sick and I'll trust their opinion the best. Dr. Lose covers a long length of time in the foal's life, examining vaccinations during the first year, handling the foal (limited), turning the mare and foal out (some good tips there), and feeds. She is an advocate of early weaning of the foal at 3 months of age. This is a debatable practice, but if you are interested in it, she seems to have her reasoning explained.