• YOUR VET’S NUMBER. Always have this handy so you can call immediately if you suspect a problem.
• Clean Towel – large, clean towel
• Headlamp – A decent powered headlamp (min 500 lumens). I like headlamps as it allows you to have your hands free.
• A sharp, clean pair of scissors or scalpel blade
• Betadine in a spray bottle – to spray the umbilical stump
• Enemas – I prefer the “Fleet” enemas.
• Tail-wrap – or bandage to wrap the mare’s tail if assistance is required during the foaling process
• Gloves – several pairs of clean or sterile latex gloves
• Cotton wool and clean water – to clean mare’s vulva prior to foaling or to clean teats if milking mare
• ​A large garbage bag or clean bucket and lid – place the placenta into one of these so that the vet can examine it during the post – natal exam.
• Thermometer – rapid-read digital thermometer is what I would recommend.

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