WHETHER it is a thoroughbred foal or a sport horse foal, all buyers want to be able to see a potential future athlete in the stock they want to buy. It is unrealistic for one specific routine to work for all types of foals and that is where you must be able to judge a foal’s strengths and weaknesses. If this is something you are unsure of, ask the professionals, such as your vet and farrier.

Most foals will need approximately four weeks to prepare for sales; however, some weaker foals may need six weeks of preparation.