1. Pick the right sale for the individual foal: Comparing the results of various sales, in previous years, can help you to choose. Once you have narrowed down the options you should consider the size of the sale. Your horse might stand out more at a smaller sale. You should also consider how popular the sale is and who will be in attendance. The foaling date may determine what sale you choose, a late foal may need more time to develop and would therefore be better suited to a later sale.

2. Creep feed before weaning: Providing a nutritionally balanced creep feed for the foal will increase pre-weaning growth and acquaint the foal with the feed it will eat when weaned.