Training and Handling a Weanling
Once a young horse has weaned, it becomes a weanling. Weaning can take place any time after 3 months of age although many breeders believe it is healthier for mare and foal if it is left as late as possible. It will depend on the health of mare and foal, growth rate and other factors. During this time, the young horse is learning how to become a horse-it is learning socialization skills within the herd (however small that might be).
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