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CAPITAL STUD MAY BROODMARE AUCTION 2026

A catalogue built on Capital Stud conviction 'Blood doesn't lie.' It is a phrase Henning Pretorius returns to often, and…

5 months ago

FEEDING FOR GROWTH – NUTRITION MISTAKES WE MAKE WITH YOUNG HORSES

When raising a young horse, it’s easy to obsess over the size of the foal, the straightness of the legs,…

1 year ago

SO, YOU WANT TO BREED A FOAL?

The what, when, who and how of it all... Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne As we’re still in the heat of the…

1 year ago

GASTRIC ULCERS – A DEEP DIVE

Gastric ulcers are common in horses and foals worldwide, and the term equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) was introduced in 1999…

1 year ago

NEW LIFE – FOAL DEVELOPMENT

With so much to look forward to as the New Year begins, and foals taking their first wobbly steps all…

2 years ago

FARRIERS AND FOALS: Q&A WITH STEPHEN BLAKEY

As any breeder can attest, foal feet can be tricky, and a good farrier is invaluable in ensuring the best…

2 years ago

ANTICIPATING THE NEW ARRIVAL

Mares have a long gestation period, with the average pregnancy lasting between 335 to 350 days or roughly 11 months.…

2 years ago

JOINT INFECTIONS IN HORSES: AN OVERVIEW

Joint infections, also known as septic arthritis, are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions in horses. These infections can lead to…

2 years ago

FRAGILE FOAL SYNDROME

By Amelia Campbell-Horne With breeding, so many things can go wrong, so any risk that can be eliminated should be!…

4 years ago

COLOSTRUM

Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces…

6 years ago