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Blessed Are The Brood Mares (Howell Equestrian Library)

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This book is a must have for anyone who has even considered breeding a mare. This book helped lower my blood pressure and warded off gray hairs the first time I bred and foaled out a mare. It had me so well prepared (and I had an animal science degree, too)! It is, by far, the best foaling book I've read.

I had bought this book and read it prior to my mare foaling back in 1997. That foaling was uneventful but the book made me aware of alot of things I would normally not have known. This year prior to the same mare foaling I reread the book and placed it out in the barn "just in case". Well...the foal became stuck in the birth canal...I grabbed this book....quickly scanned the pages to determine the remedy and we were able to dislodge (hip lock) the foal prior to the vet arriving and all was well. Even if you are not expecting to foal this book is good reading, very interesting.

My old "Blessed Are the Brood Mares" is dog-eared and falling apart, so I'm about to treat myself to a new one. With the information on these golden pages, I've managed to save TWO foals, who would not otherwise have survived. I wouldn't be without the treasure trove of information between the hard-used covers of my copy. This book is the antidote to ignorance of the mysterious brood mare, her antiquated reproductive system, and her oh-so-fragile foals. Every horseperson worth he/his salt should own this one. Dr. Lose's anecdotal information is compelling and impresses on the breeder the enormity of what they do when they contemplate breeding a beloved or valuable mare. Every bit of the advice I chose to follow has rewarded me lavishly. This book includes an illuminating section on foal illnesses and tons of advice on how to keep the brood mare healthy throughout the years of her reproductive life, and how to avoid putting her in undue jeopardy. This book is a "gotta-have" for the compassionate breeder and of equines.

This book, although it is a little outdated in many of the techniques, is a great resource for the occasional breeder. More than anything else, it makes you realize the enormity of breeding and birthing a healthy foal, and keeping the mare sound too. The section on the mare's reproductive tract is excellent. I wish she were a little more specific on treatment procedures: The book is more a loosely strung narrative by subject than an organized reference volume.

This book is a MUST have if you have bred your mare or are thinking about it. It is the ONLY book you'll need. Great photos and a check list to help you tell when the foal is coming. We tell all of our clients that they NEED this book.

The title says it all...Reach for this if you are new to breeding - read it and you will see, it is a long process to breeding a champion. The mare is definately where to start and this book should help. It is a great resource Click - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0876058489/mcfarm

A must have for the average horse person. This book is extrememly informative, written in a lively way that keeps you reading from start to finish, and is understandable by the layman. I would recommend it highly.

This book is a great resource for novice breeders. There is great information and knowledge will help you put your mind at ease. I recommend this book for everyone who is hoping for their first foal.

If you've thought, even just once, of breeding your mare, you NEED this book! We recommend it to all the clients of our stallion, and use it ourselves year after year. Photos are exceptional, and this book tells you exactly what will happen, when, and what you need to do to care for your mare throught this most exciting experience. Buy this book if you love your mare!

Provides people new to breeding a good overall view of the process. It is easy to read and a good reference. This is not the highly technical manual that would turn away the amatuer. At the same time it lacks depth to be a truly serious resource.