The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible - Arthur C. Clarke

Foals are always fun to have around. From the moment of their birth they can entertain and enthrall their owners for hours. They will run their dam’s crazy with them running around and racing off without a moment’s notice. While foals have some basic care that is a must, like farrier work on those little feet, the greatest horse gifts you can give them is manners training. Short simple lessons and then let them play and grow up. Foals tend not to stand well and will nibble.

The foals that nibble a lot we tend to call land sharks. The ones that like to rub their heads on you we call rubbers. Whatever nickname you give their antics, the entertainment value alone is well worth the months of worry and endless nights of foal watch. Once the foals get old enough to get turned out with their dams during the daytime, their antics take on a whole new level of entertainment.

When a foal gets enough coordination to use those spindly legs well they will race all over the place. They explore and will find all sorts of things to get themselves into trouble. Chickens are a favorite curiosity of foals. They will follow them around and will try to taste them which can lead to hilarious moments. Dogs and goats are another that foals love to check out.

Watching those little equines chase a chicken or goat on those long legs is one of my favorite pass times. They skid to a stop and do an amazing job of turning and racing off in another direction. Occasionally they will run into fences or their dams because they don’t have as good of brakes as an older horse, but babies tend to bounce and usually remain unhurt while giving you a good chuckle. Watching two foals play together is even better. Foals have a way of brightening our days while we watch with wonder at their growth, development, and never ending antics.

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