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Foal & Youngster Essentials
Foals and youngsters grow fast, so their kit needs to fit well, adjust easily and be safe for turnout. This page gathers foal slips and headcollars, field safe designs, small rugs, supplements and handling essentials from Hy Equestrian, Rhinegold, Shires, NAF, Equi-Sential, LeMieux and Likit, with prices from around £1.
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What size headcollar does a foal need?
Foals start in a foal slip, a small, soft headcollar for early handling, such as the Shires Foal Slip (from £5.40) or Hy Leather Foal Slip (from £9.39). As they grow, move up to a foal headcollar like the Hy Leather Foal Head Collar (from £12.84) or Rhinegold Nylon Foal Headcollar (from £4.06). Check the fit every week, because a headcollar that fitted last month can quickly become tight.
Is it safe to turn out a foal in a headcollar?
Only use a field safe or breakaway headcollar for turnout, such as the Rhinegold Field Safe Foal Headcollar (from £5.13), which is designed to release if it gets caught. Many breeders prefer to turn foals out without a headcollar where it is safe to do so.
What else do youngsters need?
A small fleece or summer sheet, for example the Rhinegold Elite Anti-Pill Mini Fleece Rug (from £22.27), helps after bathing or on cool evenings. Ask your vet about vaccinations, worm control and nutrition; a balancer or supplement such as NAF Mare, Foal & Youngstock (from £23.51) may be suggested. Regular farrier trims from an early age help keep growing hooves balanced.
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Foals and youngsters: frequently asked questions
What is a foal slip?
A foal slip is a small, lightweight headcollar used for a foal's first handling. It is usually soft and adjustable, and is replaced by a foal headcollar as the foal grows.
How often should I check a foal's headcollar?
At least weekly, and ideally every time you put it on. Foals grow quickly, and a headcollar that becomes tight can rub or restrict.
When should a foal first see the farrier?
Ask your farrier and vet, as timing depends on the foal. Many foals have their hooves checked and trimmed regularly from a few weeks or months old to help keep growth balanced.
How much does foal kit cost?
At Just Horse Riders, foal headcollars start from around £4, foal slips from around £5 and small foal rugs from around £22. Prices on the collection are live and may change.
Advice from the Just Horse Riders team. Last reviewed 2026-10-09. Your vet and farrier are the best source of advice for young horses.