Stage One

• 1). Common signs that a mare is getting ready to foal is pawing, sweating, rolling, looking or kicking at her belly.
  
  
• 2). Be very quiet during foaling. Mares will interrupt labor if disturbed.
  
  
• 3). Before delivery, wrap mare's tail with a gauze wrap, wash perineum and wash udder with providine soap scrub or with mild liquid soap.
  
  
• 4). Avoid above step if mare is stressed, nervous or if it is a maiden mare. Leave mare alone.