Foaling

The 2010 Foaling Season is just around the corner...

At WHE, your valuable broodmare is our top priority. That is why so many professionals in Virginia trust our foaling services. Many top-quality Thoroughbreds and show horses have been born on our farm. A list of references is always available.

Foaling Services Include:

24 hour mare watch
12 x 18 foaling stalls on straw
Professional handling of mares and foals
Imprinting available at request
All board fence turnout paddocks
Banked colostrum
Emergency transport available
Veterinarian of your choice, local veterinarians includes:
  - Blue Ridge Equine Hospital
  - Old Dominion Equine Associates
  - Georgetown Equine Hospital
  - Keswick Equine Clinic

Call Tommy Doyle today to make an appointment for your mare. (540) 832-0100

We can pick up and deliver!

A partial list of our valued clients: Mignon C. Smith/Meade Cahaba Stable & Stud, Susan McConnell, Marie LeMenestrel, Rachel Spencer/Spencer Ranch, Diana Dodge/Nokomis Farm, Joesph Melnick/Clarion Farm, European Performance Horses, Dr. Reynolds Cowles/Yadkin Farm, Dr. Daniel Flynn/Barracks Stud, John W. Kelly Jr, Barbara Kennedy, Nichole Perry/Oakwood Farm, Kitty Barker/Eight Oaks, Donna Grosclose/Arabians Destiny, Earle Betts/Meridien Farm, Reid Nagle/Big Lick Farm, Elizabeth Wiley, JoAnne Balling/Brooklea, Jeane Dunford/Roseberry Farm, Linda Moore, Linda Wachtmeister/Plain Dealing Farm, David & Charlene Scibal/Windholme Farm, Sharon Maloney/Dogpatch Farm, Melissa Bailey, Jane Porter Fogleman, Eldon Farm, Windsor Show Stable, Peter & Liz Spielman, Brookhill Farm Inc, Brooke & Lindsley Royster/Chance Farm, Molly Lippincott, Molly Mills, and many more!

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much does the foaling service cost?
The foaling fee is $650. The daily board for the mare before and after foaling is $30/Day

Do you offer any discounts?
Yes! Please call for more information...

What if I want to keep my mare & foal longer than a few days post-foaling? Do I still pay $30/day?
We offer mare & foal field board in a 20+ acre field with a run-in shed for $500/month. This includes daily handling of mare & foal, grain 2x daily, and hay (when neccessary).

What do I need to bring with my mare?
Please bring a copy of her negative coggins (no older than 1 year), any supplements she is on, and a leather foal halter.

When should I bring my mare to WHE?
Everyone seems to have a different opinion of this topic. We suggest that you consult with your vet or call us with your mare's history.

What vet do you suggest we use for our mare and foal?
We have a long list of great vets in our area. Most of them come to our farm on a regular basis during foaling season. So, anyone you wish!

Do I need to take my mare off pasture before she foals?
Because of the pesky fescue growing all over VA, we HIGHLY suggest that you dry lot your mare at least 60 days before her due date. Also, make sure your hay does not contain fescue!

more questions to come....