Stage 2 of labor starts when the water breaks. Under normal circumstances in a healthy mare, this process is usually under 20 minutes! This stage is complete after the mare delivers the foal.
For some owners, the foaling process is the easiest part of breeding. Properly breeding a mare takes time, money, patience, veterinary care, and a plethora of research.
Foaling is the mare’s process of giving birth. The term is used similarly to “calving” for when cows giving birth. Although an exciting time for horse owners, preparing for the foaling process can be a stressful time.