This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
She felt it was valid and valuable but that >too much shouldn't be done too soon. She has seen an increase in mares >rejecting their foals as imprinting has become more common. She said that >the first hour or two is extremely important in the mare/foal relationship, >especially in a first time mare. She feels that nursing should be >established before there is too much human handling; My vet said the same thing - particularly with maiden mares. > > > Gail Russell Forestville CA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
