The Foal is the Goal – Managing Your Mare and Handling a Stallion. Written by Tena Bastian.

• How to determine if you should breed your mare
• Steps to choosing the right stallion
• Reproductive anatomy basics
• Caring for a pregnant mare
• The foaling process – sequential photos
• Tips on handling a stallion, at home and at events
• Step-by-step instruction in various methods of breeding
• Live cover breeding and semen collection – photo series

The book is divided into two parts. In Part One, The mare, the author emphasizes the necessary forethought required before deciding to breed a mare, then describes the process of choosing a stallion and insemination method, and preparing for foaling. In Part Two , The Stallion, individuals considering stallion ownership are introduced to the nuts-and-bolts of the breeding business. Bastian presents a well-though-out quiz, which candidly questions the motivation for wanting to be a breeder, exposes the challenges involved, then offers step-by-step instruction in breeding methods and use of equipment, stallion handling, writing contracts, and program promotion.

Part One: The Mare

• The Initial Decision
• Contracts
• Methods of Breeding
• Knowing Your Mare
• Pregnancy and Foaling

Part Two: The Stallion

• Should You Stand a Stallion?
• Humble Beginnings
• Handling Your Stallion
• Stallion Anatomy
• Meothds of Breeding
• Contracts
• Promoting Your Stallion
• Appecdix 1: Design Plans
• Appendix 2: Resources
• Glossary
• Index.

Softcover, 148 pages. Published in 2005. In excellent/near new condition, jus has a few very light score marks to front cover. (Hardly noticeable).