[header] How to care for newborn horses [title] Be prepared. [step] Read this article and ask your vet any questions you have about foaling out your mare. Gather the things you'll need and have them ready. 
Keep an eye on your mare for a better chance of being there when she foals. [title] Learn the maximum " healthy " timeline for the foal (if the foal takes much longer than this; contact your vet): [substeps] Foal should stand within first hour.