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by Karen E. N. Hayes (Author) "No matter how knowledgeable you are about attending a foaling, none of your expertise will help if you aren't there to apply it ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (1 Feb 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0876059515
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876059517
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 291,257 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In Praise of The Complete Book of Foaling

"A must read for anybody who has ever thought about breeding a mare." ––Judith Forbis, Ansata Arabian Stud

"Brilliantly written reads like a novel, yet beautifully organized so that you can flip to a section at a moment′s notice if your mare is in trouble." ––Equus

"This book should be included in every foaling kit. In fact, it should never sit on the bookshelf in the house keep it in the barn where you can always get to it in a hurry!" ––Modern Horse Breeding

"Right away the illustrations set this book apart from any other in its class. Dr. Hayes′s ability to teach is the other distinction she has a knack for explaining things in such a way that you understand and remember, and the learning process is fun. I couldn′t put the book down until I had read it cover to cover." ––Walter Schimanski, Masada Arabians

The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it′s breeding, grooming or health care, Howell has a book to answer your needs. Get to know all the books in the Howell Equestrian Library: many are modern–day classics and have achieved the status of authoritative references in the estimation of those who ride, train and care for horses.
The Howell Equestrian Library

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Designed as a crash course in the foaling process, The Complete Book of Foaling is equally valuable for veteran horsemen and for people who have never seen a foal born. Dr. Karen Hayes, an equine veterinarian with a specialty in reproduction, explains how to handle a foaling—any foaling, regardless of how easy or how complicated it may turn out to be. Her feeling is that if we know what is happening inside the mare during the late stages of pregnancy and labor, we will understand what is normal and be able to recognize when something goes wrong. She takes us through the whole process step by step, from three weeks before foaling, through the new baby′s first twelve hours. She even has a section on how to predict when the foaling will occur, so the designated attendant will be sure to be there when it happens. Since most foals are born at night, and it may be difficult to get help when it′s needed, this book, with its 150 photographs and diagrams, can be the source of information and reassurance the foaling attendant needs.

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. Dr. Hayes knows that the foaling process can be scary and exciting at the same time. She wants to make it the exhilarating and positive experience it is meant to be by contributing not just her expertise but that of "the silent and patient teachings of the mares and foals" she attended. "The horses are the real authors," she says. "I am privileged to be their interpreter."

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone expecting a foal, 17 Mar 1998
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I got this book when I bought my first broodmare. I did not know what I was doing but this book took me step by step throught the process from before the birth to the end and beyond. I even had it in the barn with me on the expected night! I predicted the correct night by using this book and only had to spend one night in the barn. This book comes with my highest regards.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but not the best around, 25 Jul 1999
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First, this book is very well written and very, very informative. The problem for me was, I read Blessed are the Broodmares by Phyllis Lose first and that book didn't miss a thing! Although The Complete Book of Foaling is a great book, too, and is longer in length, I prefer Blessed are the Broodmares.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK HAS IT ALL!!, 29 Jun 1999
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I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THIS BOOK. IT TAUGHT ME ALOT ABOUT FOALING THAT I DIDN'T KNOW. THE PHOTOS WERE GREAT, EVERY DETAIL WAS INCLUDED. THIS BOOK IS A BOOK TO BE READ BY ANYONE THINKING OF DELIVERING THERE FIRST FOAL. IT IS A GREAT BOOK TO READ TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR FOALING DUTIES.BELIEVE ME IF YOU HAVE'NT HAD A BROODMARE FOR AWHILE YOU DO FORGET THE LITTLE THINGS.
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