noun
- the act or process of a mare giving birth to a foal
Usage: equestrian
verb
- present participle of foal; giving birth to a foal
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The mare’s foaling went smoothly with the veterinarian present.
- Spring is the traditional foaling season on most horse farms.
- The stable manager monitored the pregnant mare closely during foaling.
- She has experience assisting with foaling emergencies.
- The mare is foaling and should deliver within hours.
- They moved the foaling mare to a clean, spacious stall.
- Foaling typically occurs at night when it’s quiet and peaceful.