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Note: I explain proper handling and training of the foal (through its first two years) using the proven methods of John Lyons in my downloadable horse course, "Your Foal: Essential Training." To learn more, visit Horsemanship101.com > Shop > Study Courses (link in left column). (Keith Hosman, John Lyons Certified Trainer)

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Foals in the Field by Ben M. Baglio and Magic Pony 5 Ghost In the House Book Lot	-	$2.99	20h 32m
Clinton Anderson Handling Foals, Weanlings & Yearlings DVD set	5	$61.00	1d 11h 46m
Horse Racing Book 1940 Yearlins foals Hanover shoe farms ex condition Preakness	-	$4.99	1d 17h 5m
Downunder Clinton Anderson - Handling Foals, Weanlings and Yearlings - 6 DVD set	8	$61.00	1d 17h 47m
Mares, Foals & Foaling. Friedrich Andrist BOOK Chart		$4.35	2d 7h 12m
CLINTON ANDERSON HANDLING FOALS 6 DVD SET	1	$1.00	2d 11h 57m
THE FLY MAGAZINE NOV DEC 10 FOALS THE VACCINES	-	$1.57	4d 2h 20m
THE FLY MAGAZINE JANUARY 11 FOALS BRITISH SEA POWER THE VACCINES	-	$1.57	4d 2h 23m
Horses Mares & Foals - Poster Book ~ Lisa H. Hiley (Brand New)		$6.41	4d 7h 32m

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Foal Training Explained: The First Two Years
Mare owners, if you'd like to get your colt or filly started out with a proper foundation, I would suggest the investment of $5.99 in my foal-training course.

- Download and print from your home computer
- 5 days, 5 chapters
- Learn at your own pace

An excerpt from "Your Foal: Essential Training for the Young Horse":

Instead, work on your "go forward" cue. Get as close as you can to the wash rack with the foal relaxed. Stand near his left shoulder (theoretically out of kicking range), take the lead line in your left hand (just under the clip), turn and raise the dressage whip toward his hip with your right hand. Hold the whip over his rear and further suggest forward motion by applying a light pressure to the lead rope with your left hand. Pause a beat with your arm outstretched, your body language suggesting "Walk forward." If you get no movement for a beat, kiss. If still nothing...