Foalia's Journal
Practical advice, news, and expert guides for the daily management of your horse breeding farm.
Keeping Your Equine Breeding Records Up to Date Without Losing Sleep
Every horse owner and breeder in the US must continuously track movements, healthcare, and veterinary interventions for their herd, regardless of herd size. Maintaining accurate records is essential for biosecurity and compliance with state regulations. Regular data entry, whether on paper or through equine management software, remains the only reliable safeguard.
Horse Breeds: Overview and US Breeding Benchmarks 2026
An equine breed refers to a population derived from the same lineage, with stable abilities and morphology, typically...
Aachen World Championships 2026: Steve Guerdat Makes History
With a flawless final round under the pressure of the legendary Aachen stadium, Steve Guerdat clinched the individual...
2026 World Show Jumping Team Championship: Germany Claims Gold, France Secures Olympic Berth
Germany delivered a stellar performance in front of a home crowd during an intense team final at the World Championsh...
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Standardbred Harness Racing Around the World: The 2026 Guide
Harness racing takes place either driven or mounted, showcasing Standardbreds selected for generations. France, Swede...
2026 World Championships: Day 2 of Show Jumping, Germany Leads, France Ranks 6th
Germany delivered a masterclass on home soil during the first round of the team final, which also served as the secon...
Stallion Syndication in France: Legal & Tax Guide
Stallion syndication consists of dividing ownership among several shareowners, with each share granting entitlement t...
2026 FEI World Championships: Julien Épaillard Claims Speed Class Victory
Delivering a breathtakingly fast round in 70.60 seconds aboard Fringan de Vesquerie, Julien Épaillard secured the top...
Equine Viral Arteritis: Symptoms, Testing and Prevention
Equine viral arteritis is a contagious viral disease of equids, transmitted via the respiratory or venereal route. It...
FEI World Championships 2026: Week 2 Schedule and Top Contenders
Following the opening events in dressage, eventing, and vaulting, the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen enter th...
Aachen 2026: Michael Jung and Great Britain claim gold in eventing
A historic day this Sunday, August 16, at the 2026 Aachen World Championships. In vaulting, France claimed World gold...
Equine Breeding Farm Management: Mastering Your Herd
A successful breeding operation relies on three main pillars: rigorous broodmare reproduction tracking, an up-to-date...
Aachen 2026 Day 5: Quentin Jabet Triumphs in Vaulting!
Crownered individual world vaulting champion after an exceptional freestyle routine, Quentin Jabet delivered a stella...
2026 World Championships Day 4: Fry Takes Gold, Jabet Contends, Eventing Prepares for Cross-Country
Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale claimed victory in the Grand Prix Special, Quentin Jabet secured a strong second in the...
Equine Electric Fences: A Practical Guide for US Horse Owners
Equine electric fences: joules, wire heights, grounding, local regulations, and maintenance. The ultimate field guide...
2026 World Equestrian Games Day 3: Jabet Dominates Vaulting, Goury 3rd in Eventing
On Thursday, August 13 at the 2026 Aachen World Championships, the French delegation left a strong impression. Quenti...
2026 Dressage World Championships: Germany Crowned, France Finishes 16th
Germany claims gold on home soil in the team dressage Grand Prix ahead of Great Britain and Denmark. Finishing 16th, ...
Equine and Pet Healthcare: The Complete Daily Management Guide
Dewormers, core vaccines, and routine healthcare: our complete guide for managing dogs, cats, and broodmares on Ameri...
2026 Dressage World Championships: Day 1 Recap and Results in Aachen
At the end of the first day of the Grand Prix dressage at the 2026 Aachen World Championships, Team France sits provi...
Aachen World Championships 2026: Team France preview and contenders
Just 24 hours before the first riders enter Aachen's iconic arena, Team France arrives in Germany with top-level mome...
Equine Pedigree: Decoding Papers, Bloodlines, and Sport Horse Genetics
Understand horse pedigrees, broodmare lines, performance indexes, and breed registries. Decode the right papers that ...
Aachen 2026 T-2 Days: Complete Schedule, Events, and TV Coverage
Just 48 hours before the start of the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, excitement is building in the legendary...
Contagious Equine Metritis: Prevention and Testing for US Breeders
Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) threatens your broodmares' fertility: learn the symptoms, testing protocols, and bio...
Aachen World Championships 2026: The Complete Guide to Favorites by Discipline
From August 11 to 23, 2026, the legendary Soers arena hosts the FEI World Championships across six major equestrian d...
Show Jumping: Rules, Levels, and Fences Explained
Show jumping: rules, scoring tables, fence heights, and levels from local schooling shows to Grand Prix, plus expert ...
Equine Gynecological Monitoring: The Breeder's Guide
Equine gynecological monitoring: ovarian tracking, pregnancy diagnosis, and essential tools to ensure successful bree...
Equine Deworming: The Targeted Guide for 2026
Equine deworming is evolving toward a targeted approach. Fecal egg counts, resistance, and protocols: our breeder adv...
EHV-1 & Biosecurity in 2026: How Centralized Health Data Prevents Barn Outbreaks
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) and its devastating neurological form, Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), remain top...
Equine Record Keeping in the US: Regulations, Breed Registries, and Barn Biosecurity
Whether you run a commercial breeding farm, a performance horse facility, or a private ranch, keeping accurate equine...
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): Coggins Test & Biosecurity
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is an incurable, vector-borne viral disease that requires strict government quarantine...
Mare Gestation Calendar: Duration and Key Milestones
The mare gestation calendar decoded: average duration, key milestones, veterinary monitoring, and factors influencing...
Rhodococcus equi in Foals: Symptoms, Care, and Prevention
Rhodococcus equi pneumonia affects foals aged 1 to 6 months. Learn the essential symptoms, transmission risks, diagno...
Mare Gestation: Duration, Milestones, and Essential Care
What is the average gestation period for a mare? Learn about the 11-month timeline, key developmental stages, nutriti...
Equine Influenza: Symptoms, Vaccination, and Prevention 2026
Equine influenza poses a significant threat to horse farms. Learn about symptoms, transmission, vaccination protocols...
Equine Record Keeping in the UK: Defra Regulations, Horse Passports, CPH Numbers, and Yard Management
Whether you manage a commercial stud farm, a livery yard, or keep horses on your own land, equine record-keeping is a...