: Insist on disease panel testing for both parents to avoid hereditary conditions like Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD). Essential Prep & Red Flags
: If buying a newborn or in-utero, ensure the foal hits critical milestones: standing within one hour , nursing within two , and the placenta passing within three . buying a foal
: You aren't dealing with another trainer's mistakes; you start with a horse that has no bad habits or hidden trauma. : Insist on disease panel testing for both