7 for 7.30pm at the Halfway Inn, Nantgaredig, SA32 7NL

We will be covering issues such as:

• What do you need to consider before deciding to breed from your mare?

• Choosing a stallion

• Natural or AI?  Chilled or frozen semen?

• Embryo transfer

• When is the best time to get her in foal?

• What tests are needed in advance?

• Preparing for the birth

• When to call the vet for help

• When things go wrong…

A raffle & collection will be held to support the work of the National Foaling Bank.

Registered clients should contact us before the day to get a FREE entry ticket. Please phone, write or email giving your name(s) and we will provide named tickets. A charge of £5 is payable for anyone else at the door. All welcome whether or not they are registered clients.

Also planned for 2010:

• What is an emergency?  When is it reasonable to panic?! (this will include first aid)

• Performance horses & ponies

• All you ever wanted to know about your horse's feet & farriery

Watch this space for further information…