In this title, Vanessa Britton provides all the help and guidance necessary to enable you to enjoy one of the most rewarding experiences open to the horse owner, that of breeding and rearing a foal from a favourite mare. Written for the first-time breeder, topics covered include assessing your mare and finding a suitable stallion, and sending your mare to stud. Pregnancy in the mare, foaling and postnatal care, the lactating mare, weaning and nutrition are also included plus general management and initial training, and backing.