For the private horse owner,160;a160;comprehensive guide160;to breeding, feeding, and husbandry of a mare and foal160;Many horse owners dream of having a foal from their own mare, but the pregnancy of the mare and the growth of the foal demand a high degree of care, patience, and knowledge. This practical manual160;for beginners160;provides all the necessary information about covering the mare, correct feeding during the late pregnancy and lactating period, the birth of the foal, and the appropriate care of the foal.