“Take a moment out of the day to enjoy what's important.”
Like: "Let's Go Outside"
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Reasons for foals to get outside...soon
1. More Mommy mare and newborn foal bonding
Newborn Foals
It's worth noting that the way foals are handled in the crucial first two days after birth can significantly impact the bond between the foal and mare, potentially affecting their interactions with humans.
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Reasons for foals to get outside...soon
2. It gives the newborn foals an opportunity to adapt other new surroundings
Early handling can influence the behavior of the foal-mare pair, leading to reduced proximity, less suckling behavior, and a lower reactivity towards humans in novel environments.
Newborn Foals
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Reasons for foals to get outside...soon
3. Newborn foals need to experience different routines.
Newborn Foals
Mia's responses to CC's handling have remarkably improved from the first day to the second after birth, indicating a positive shift in their relationship rather than just a routine reaction
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Reasons for foals to get outside...soon
4. It gives us a chance to better observe all interactions and relations to the environment.
Newborn Foals
The environment should be quiet, calm, and near the mare. Work with the foal for short periods each day
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Reasons for foals to get outside...soon
5. Physical activity and exercise help muscle tone as well as strong bones and tendons.
Okay… your foal is on the ground and off to his grown-up life as a real horse.
Newborn Foals
Hey, I'm outside for the 1st time with mom & Grace
I'm walking, I'm running, I'm bucking... Was I rearing? Well, all I know is that I was having a great time. I'm ready to go again. Mom... Mom...Mom, Let's do it again. Pleeeease?