About our foals

At Bartell Farm, we try to raise our foals in as natural of setting as possible. While they are all born in the barn, we move them back out to the pasture with the herd as early as possible. This allows them to learn how to be horses. We try to get them used to people and handling as much as possible while in a group setting. We have found it is best for our foals and operation to hold off halter training babies until later in life, closer to weaning. This reduces strain on their head and necks with fewer baby tantrums. All foals will be sold at weaning with the ability to lead. We also microchip and brand all of our foals before they leave. We also want to remind any prospective buyers that Morgan horses develop slower than other breeds and should not start any saddle training until 3-4 years old. This will reduce strain on their back and leg joints and increase their soundness into later years of life. (Many Morgan's can be ridden well into their 20's).