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Episode 63: Foal Handing Part II


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Episode 63: Foal Handing Part II

Foals are precocious, yet neurologically immature. They adapt quickly, but their learning is heavily shaped by how their early experiences are introduced. While they need space to grow and be horses, they also live in a human world and how we approach handling in these early months will influence their posture, emotional responses, and willingness to learn for life. We go over 3 main area's of foal handling and how to do them with respect to the foal : introducing pressure, leading and leg/hoof handling.

In this week’s podcast, we unpack:

  • Why foals are true blank slates and how easily accidental habits can be created
  • How to Introducing pressure, environments, and new experiences without flooding
  • How to start handling legs and feet for balance, relaxation and successful trims
  • How to begin leading - thinking forward and avoiding brace and pulling back
  • 🎓 Want to learn how to assess, interpret, and support your horse’s posture from the ground up? Register on the email list for our next  Equine Functional Posture Course and start building a better future for your horse’s body and mind.

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