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Complete Foaling Manual

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Theresa Jones has created a wonderful, easy to read and understand manual that is a must for the first time or experienced horse breeder. The book is accurate, written so it is very understandable by the layman, yet full of good medical advice and knowledge. To supplement the book Theresa Jones provides an advice column online to answer specific problems encountered in foaling.

This book is an excellent book on the foaling proceedure and what you have to do, and know. What I most liked about it was its common sense approach and though the problems that the mare and foal can encounter were mentioned, advice was given on how to handle these problems. Some of the other foaling books on the market emphasis all the problems that can occur to the point that one feels that a mare should never be bred. This book is not at all like that.

Foaling horses is definetly a very long process especially if you intend on being there for the whole delivery. This book explains what to look for and what will happen during the foaling process. It also tells what to expect and the musts for after delivery. It was very easy to read and understand by real people. I drag it out for each foaling I attend even though I have read and re-read it more than once.

This is by far the most comprehensive and explanatory book I have read on the subject of foaling mares. The author is extremely knowledgeable and she writes the book in easy to understand terminology. She includes actual case histories and the problems and solutions involved in each. A must for every breeder!

When my mare was near term this was the one book that I had with me at all times. Where other authors of foaling books tend to emphasize foaling horrors and disasters, Theresa Jones emphasizes what is normal. She makes you very aware of what can go wrong, and gives ample instruction on how to recognize an emergency or abnormal situation, but she does it in a way that helps you remain confident rather than helpless.

The Foaling Manual has been part of my nightly reading for the last month and I now feel prepared for my mare's due date at the end of April. The book is well organized and written so lay people can easily understand it. I especially like the case studies where the author goes through birthing situations that she has encountered. Shipping was fast and the book was even autographed!

This book is fabulous. We are expecting our first ever foal in October 08 and I have read this book from cover to cover. It is a must in my opinion for anyone who wishes to breed horses. It is a comprehensive manual easy to read in a logical sequence for easy reference. This will be placed in my foaling kit when the time arrives for my new baby to be born. I highly recommend this book, well done.

As the owner of my first pregnant mare, I have been on a quest for as much information about what to expect of the "blessed" event as I can lay my hands on. Most of the time, horses foal uneventfully.....but sometimes they don't. Theresa Jones delivers an information-packed, yet comforting, account of what to expect. I have read probably all the material which is currently available on broodmares/foals/foaling/breeding. This book stands well above the rest. I felt that it was written directed specifically at me.....the terrified person who will be watching my mare, trying to decide what to do when her time to deliver arrives. After having read this book, I feel *much* better about the process. It will be my companion through the birthing process. Thank you so much, Theresa!!!!