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Nina
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 09:26 pm: | 
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I think it would be exciting if everyone who is expecting a foal (which is probably most of us) would leave a chart about their expecting mares pregnancy progress and pre labor signs etc. That way we can all compare them and maybe learn a little more from everyone elses experiences. Understanding that all mares have different pregnancies and deliveries, I think it would help us all learn what different signs to expect. |
Nina
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 09:34 pm: |
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Well, I'll go first. My mare was bred on June 5th and 7th. She is a Quarter Horse and she is bred to a Thoroughbred. She cruised through her pregnancy and got extremely large in January. The last week in February she began bagging. She has had alot of edema all over her body. On the 26th of March I noticed small amounts of wax on her teets. She has had small amounts of wax since then. Getting a little mushy over her rump (more on the right side then the left) and is getting a bit "puckery" behind. Very uncomfortable and having trouble walking. Stands at the gate when she is out. Still eating good. Keep you posted and let you know when she foals. |
elkene
| | Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2001 - 01:03 pm: |
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Ok..Here's my stats:
Anglo-trakehner maiden 11 y.o mare bred 5/12/00 via frozen semen to a swedish warmblood stallion.
Due April 17; and has edema under belly, in front of smallish bag (no secretions yet) and edema between the front legs. Her rear is getting mushy, and she seems much more uncomfortable now than a month ago. Vulva seems longer but still pink.
Will let you know when she foals. The foalwatch email group has had lots of edema this year, and some big foals!
www.elkenesplace.homestead.com |
Hilary (152.163.194.188)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 - 08:49 pm: |
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Hi, here's my story.
I have a quarter horse mare, bred 6-30-00 to blk/wht Missouri Fox Trotter. She's due about 6-8-01. She started bagging some about May 16th and has steadily gotten bigger. Started waxing some May 27th. As of last night (5-28) she is leaking milk at a steady drip. She is very mushy in the rear and her vulva is very swollen and long. And she is huge! Hopefully she'll foal in a few days, she seems miserable. |
Kelly (63.172.47.184)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 - 11:44 pm: |
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This is what you've been waiting for! She is right on time.
If the milk "streams" out of her for any length of time, catch as much of it as you can. The only concern here is that she does not lose the much needed colostrum. A day or so of dripping should not present a problem. |
elkene (192.160.184.219)
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2001 - 12:47 pm: |
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My mare foaled on May 4th, sometime between 4:05 am (last check was at 4:00a,!!) and 6:00am! He's a big bay colt, that is really sweet!
You can visit us at:
www.elkenesplace.homestead.com |
Hilary (152.163.204.197)
| | Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2001 - 12:28 am: |
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Well, this is hard to beleive, but as I sat here typing my last message, my mare was in the pasture foaling! I stood up and looked out the window and the foal was on the ground, almost out of the bag! My mare was standing over him while our other two horses were grazing away. We dried him wih towels and he was on is feet within 30 minutes. He is a beautiful, strong, black and white colt. Vet checked him and he has had enough colostrum. It's been a busy 4 days! |
Nina (152.163.207.177)
| | Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2001 - 10:24 pm: |
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Hilary...figures doesn't it! Elkene, My mare foaled on the 26th of April. I checked her at 3:25 and fell back to sleep. At 5:45 I checked her again and there he was! We expected twins out of this mare she was so huge and the colt was a peanut! He is growing like a weed but we expected a big baby. Congratulations to both of you. |
Kelly (63.172.47.202)
| | Posted on Monday, June 04, 2001 - 12:35 pm: |
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Like the both of you, I find that most of my mares foal between 3am and 6am.
The maiden mares are still good for those "surprises"! In the last 10 years, I have had only one mare foal in the middle of the day, and she was a first timer. (figures)The rest have been at night, past 10 pm. |
Darcy Wells (207.109.248.88)
| | Posted on Monday, June 04, 2001 - 01:40 pm: |
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Well, here is my story. My mare is a 17 yr old registered Quarterhorse maiden mare. She was bred on June 20, 2000. She has gotten very big in the last month. She bagged up about 1 month ago, small, now increasingly larger. She has still not dripped milk. Yesterday, she went into Stage 1 labor. I had her out of her pen brushing her & letting her graze about 1:00 p.m. I put her back, and she immediately started pacing, throwing her head, and raising her tail. She went to where the straw was laid, and laid down rolling. She laid down for about 15 min. part of the time prone on her side. I thought this was it, but she got up, went and urninated. and continued being restless. This went on all afternoon, until about 7 p.m. During this time, she laid down 3 times, urinated 4 times, and was very uncomfortable. At 7:00 we fed her, and she went back to normal. We thought for sure she would foal last night, but no such luck. She is sunbathing out in the pasture. Maybe tonight? |
Kelly (63.172.47.202)
| | Posted on Monday, June 04, 2001 - 03:09 pm: |
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Get ready! Sounds as if she was helping the foal into position. Being that she is a maiden mare, expect anything. She may not wax and she may wait another few days. Although, she could wax at 2:00am and foal at 3:00am, tonight! |
Jen (205.188.199.26)
| | Posted on Monday, June 04, 2001 - 09:49 pm: |
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Good Luck Darcy! My mare foaled last month and was a 17 year old maiden too. Bet you will have a colt! Keep us posted! |
Darcy (207.109.248.88)
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2001 - 12:53 pm: |
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Still nothing, she is eating fine, no change, so I guess this could go on for another week. I spoke with a co-worker who's mare is at 365 days today, and she's waxed since 340 days. They had the vet look at her yesterday, and the vet said everything looked fine. - So I guess as long as she is eating, and not in distress, we will just have to wait. If she hasn't done anything by Thursday, I may have the vet look at her just to give me piece of mind. |
Phyllis E. Housden (63.112.229.231)
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2001 - 02:26 pm: |
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Heres my story,Accoding to the breeder she was due on the 14th of May. After no bag or any other signs I recalucated and went by her last cover date wich would of put her at June 3rd.This will be her 3rd one and My first. I am to over protective and my hubsand says let nature takes its course. I have got a little milk from her tets but I don't like to invade her space. I'm worried that she may have a problem and I won't be there. I'll keep you posted. |
Darcy (207.109.248.88)
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2001 - 05:21 pm: |
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Well, she foaled last night, at 10:30 p.m. I was not present, but my friend Suzi, where she is boarded was. A little after 10:00, she noticed that she was down, and went outside. Shoney was grunting, but started to get up. Suzi went back inside, because she felt she was making her nervous. 5 minutes later, she looked outside and Shoney was walking around with a leg and the face of the foal sticking out. She ran & got the phone to call her friend who has experienced many foalings. As soon as she got back outside, Shoney was down, & the foal was born. A beautiful black & white paint filly. It was hard getting her to nurse for the 1st time, but she is doing fine know, and going to town. There is plenty of milk, and Shoney is doing great. I spent all morning bonding with the filly. Now I've got to think of a name. |
Kelly (63.172.47.188)
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2001 - 05:36 pm: |
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Congrats! |
Jen (152.163.197.57)
| | Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2001 - 11:10 pm: |
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Phillis..Good Luck! Darcy...Congratulations! Enjoy her during her first few wobbly days because once they get steady on the feet and the teeth start coming in, the get FRESH! Its great though. Enjoy! |
Sienna (207.177.47.189)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 09:18 am: |
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I have two appy mares due this year(Jade and Sunset). Jade has had trouble staying pregnant in the past(I have a posting in hormone manipulation about our trials). She seems to be doing good this time. She is due June 22 and already as large as she was at the end of her firts pregnacy (of course she was very samll the first time). I have her bred to the same leopard stallion so I'm hoping for another black and white. If the amount of kicking is any indication of what the foal will be like I'm going to have my hands full. Sunset is a maiden 4yr old. I have her bred to a black QH who has been known to produce black and whites when bred to paints. This will be his first app crop so I guess we will have to wait and see what we get. She is due July 1 and i'm kind of hoping she will go on the 4th. Her baby is much nicer about kicking than jade's! I'll keep you posted on our progress. |
Sandy (64.157.23.199)
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 10:47 pm: |
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I have 3 appy mares due this year. One bred to a palomino leopard, and two bred to my own stallion, black and white. The one bred to the palomino is at 368 days gestation today. Then I have a black and white mare due Apr. 9, and a red roan due Apr. 18. So far the over due mare has had a big bout of false labor yesterday (an hour long) and has done nothing since. Her milk is "honey". The mare due Apr. 9 has a good sized bag, pretty mushy in the croup, I can see her belly has dropped, her milk is like water. The mare due the 18th has about a half full bag, starting to get mushy in the croup, her milk is thin but cloudy. It's pretty much a race to the finish. |
Cathy from Nova Scotia (24.138.25.18)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 12:44 pm: |
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Hi Everyone!
I have a 17 y.o. Belgian-X mare who was live covered once on May 12-2001 by a T.B. stallion. Has had at least one foal previously: born "early", the mare didn't produce colostrum, foal went septic/seizured, but survived after intensive IV therapy. For this breeding, she was confirmed in foal by U/S; only one conceptus present at time of U/S (14 days post breeding).
Foaling date projected (by the tables!) is April 20-2002. Pregnancy has been without incident: mare appearing quite heavy in foal by April 01, but not indicating any signs of discomfort or distress. Udder starting to feel different around March 08; no longer felt "papery" thin. She started to bag up week of March 18.
On Monday evening, April 08, her behaviour started to change: usually quite "high energy", she became very docile; her udder changed dramatically and her vulva lengthened and softened noticeably. Musculature appeared to remain somewhat firm around the tail head and in the buttocks. She has been growing increasingly larger/heavier ever since.
My concern (other than her apparent hugeness!) is the presence of edema along her underline. The edema started to form on or about April 10, and was progressing slowly until the last 48 hours, then the progression escalated: she has large, continuous edema which starts at her elbows and connects to her udder. Previous owner did not encounter this edema with previous foal (4 years ago): maybe because foal was born a litle "early"?
What causes edema to occur? Is there health risk? Some literature makes inference to edema equating to a large or incorrectly positioned foal. Currently, her udder is firm, easily seen from behind when she walks, but not overly huge. No milk present: clear liquid can be seen if udder is manipulated.
Any advice / info concerning the edema would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
Sienna (207.177.47.146)
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 10:00 am: |
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Well I'm still waiting for my two appys. The Qh stud that Sunset is bred to has had his first appy foals born...no black and whites yet and two of the three were solid The first one born was a dark bay filly with white blanket and she is a little power house. The second, a colt, is her twin with out the blanket. The third is a sorrel filly with white socks and a blaze. She is sooo dainty. Hoppfully with all the color Sunset has I have a little more luck with color. |
Linda Chandler (208.25.51.159)
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 12:28 pm: |
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Hi.I have 2 Peruvian Paso mares one due to foal on 4/20/02 the other not until 5/13/02.Had the vet out last Sunday,the mare that is due in 2 weeks has bagged up ,soft cheeks,cervix is thinning and soft,has been flicking her tail shaking her head and being restless since Sunday,the maiden that was due 4-20 is barely bagged ,not so soft on the cheeks,and acting her normal sassy self.The vet said the mare who had the soft cervix was going to foal within 24 hrs..hehe that was Sunday morning,it is now tuesday.Ah,yes,The waiting game.... |
G borba (172.137.237.53)
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 02:05 pm: |
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05/01/02 Hi just found this site putting my happy foal story on. 15 yr QH bred to paint. 5/17/01. developed an abdominal hernia 2/02. put on stall rest with expected complications at delivery may loose both. extreme edema (the UC vet hospital took photos it was so bad) mare has gone 360 days previously so we expected a long hall. She had noted udder development 2 weeks ago, milk tested within 72 hours 78 hours ago. no waxing, muscle relaxing obvious. starting pacing stall and was unusually restless three hours ago. tall lifing and rubbing hind quarters on wall. vulva swollen and started to separate, mare laid down once rooled, stood up, laid down five minutes later amnion bag showing, (woke up husband and daughter) legs delivered within 3 minutes, rest about 3 minutes stood up sucked back in foal, laid back down and delivered front legs, pushed stronger delivered head, next contraction came quickly and all but hinds were delivered. Long rest said hi to new baby and stood up delivering rest of foal and attached placenta. foal and mare doing well as of this morning. I am at work and tired but thrilled. may have had early separation of placenta foal a little week but mare had to be given pain meds for rupture. vet will be out today to check placenta for any retention. two down one to go |
liz (207.144.91.137)
| | Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2002 - 11:41 pm: |
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hi here's my story 15yr QH/TB mare bred 5-9-01 at 335 days started to get small bag, keep geting larger and smaller for 2 wks, mare very large then coliced mild case, vet said could foal any time, waited until 355 days no wax or milk dripping,nothing checked her milk clear like water no signs of labor or being uncomforable at all just grazing, so I went in side for 30 min husband checked heard water break, ran in to tell me by the time we got there [ 3 min} feet already out, mare down straining hard one leg way ahead of other one foals head side ways mare got up and down serval times straning foal would go back in, husband eased leg out when mare was pushing very gentle , mare got back up we backed off she was geting a little nervus we gave her privicy but kept watch, she laid back dowm delivered both feet and head part way sack broke foal breathing, mare got back up foal went back in, I freaked, thought foal was lost but mare layed down delivered feet head stoped to rest and nickered softly to foal, this was her 4th the 1st for me,rested a good 8 min or more then delevered the rest of foal no problems , delivered plensenta abount 30 min later foal was up and nursing in 15 min very BIG filly, both doing great. good luck to all. |
liz (207.144.91.137)
| | Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2002 - 11:44 pm: |
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forgot she foaled 1:45 am |
K. Jones (24.164.117.88)
| | Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2002 - 07:45 pm: |
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Hi. This is my first foaling and I'm really getting nervous.Mare is a 18 yr Arabian and and this will be her 3rd foal. Per previous owner both foals born 350 days. She is now 320 days. Starting to break down.Udder pretty developed and staying the same morning and night.Fluid expressed basically clear. She has been having spells where she will swish her tail alot then go stand with her butt against the wall.Tonight when let in I noticed some pinkish mucas at the end of her vulva. Not alot but enough to stick some hair tails to it. Vulva also looks swollen tonight. Could she be getting ready to foal this early or is this just normal development? Thanks for any advise. |
sharon (216.46.205.11)
| | Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2002 - 10:04 pm: |
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Hey, my mare is an 18 year old too....this is her sixth foal, she is on day 348. I can tell you from my mares' signs, she has been laying down and moaning for over a week now..she has the same signs as yours, except for the mucous.
I did have a mare once that did have that (I found it attached to her tail) and I think at that time I was almost convinced it was a mucoid plug. I remember it was a while before she foaled as I was thinking that foaling was imminent, but it wasn't...probably a couple weeks before she foaled, it sticks in my mind because of all the nights after that I stayed up with her and finally I gave up for lack of sleep!! She had it all on her own two or three weeks after that. Anyway, for peace of mind, call your vet. I have read here that one of the best signals is the color change of the milk, but then again, some have foaled with the clear milk (my 18 year old mare has that now too)....
Sorry, not much help...but I'm on foal watch with ya!! |
K jones (24.164.117.88)
| | Posted on Monday, May 13, 2002 - 04:04 pm: |
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My mare has also been laying down alot. Can't really say she's moaning. Probably getting hard to breath with that baby pushing on everything.Does your mare go through spells where she wrings her tail and kicks at her belly? That's what she did last night. Layed down on the opposite side she usually does for about 5 minutes. Was very very uncomfortable for about 20 minutes then seemed to calm dowm.Did your mare foal pretty consistantly with the other foals or were they all different? |
sharon (216.46.205.244)
| | Posted on Monday, May 13, 2002 - 10:19 pm: |
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I think the moaning was actually a little bit of "foal colic" or, maybe pre-labor pains like women get (?). I swore she was in labor, but not so lucky....This is her first foal with me, the previous owner said she was 1-1/2 weeks late on the last one. I have had other mares foal, although a few years ago. I do remember the mucous on my one mare, and she also got colicky toward the end on me, one time I had a hard time getting her up and moving...one month before she foaled.. The vet didn't even want to come out, he said it was quite common. Sure enough, she was fine the next day.
Well, we are at day 350 tomorrow. I have decided that I will use these last days to get some barn cleaning done, so when the baby does arrive I will be able to play and not feel guilty for too much to do!! (and have company that will want to see the foal!) Kinda like a burst of energy some expectant mothers get Keep posting... |
K Jones (24.164.117.88)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 - 06:06 pm: |
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Well no baby yet.. Seems like she is changing every day though. Her teats are full all the way to the end now. Her udder looks like it can't get any bigger. Fluid seems to be getting more yellow color to it but still watery. I think her back end is going to just fall off. She will probably carry it the 150 days like her last foals just to make me go crazy. Checked with vet about discharge. He said it is normal and most of the time it goes unobserved. Body changing inside as well as outside. I think he finds first foal moms amusing. I think I wil have more gray hairs!!! |
Tracy (67.250.180.240)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 - 06:19 pm: |
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I have 2 Arabian mares "due" within 4 days of each other. One is at 325 days and the other is 321 days. The one at 325 days is starting to bag up and I can milk clear yellow fluid from her (a lot too, it actually hit me in the face last night!) The other mare shows absolutely no signs what so ever. Both are maiden mares so I know that technically no signs will neccessarily be present before they foal. I just had a baby myself 7 weeks ago so I'm already sleep deprived but I hate the thought of running out to the barn in the dark every couple hours if they're not going to foal for another month! Does anybody know if it's a pretty good indicator of foaling within 24 hours once the milk turns white? I'm already looking out the window constantly just to make sure no surprises! |
Sandy (65.56.44.178)
| | Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 12:03 am: |
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I have foaled out 4 mares so far this year and from my experience once the milk turned white they ALL foaled within the 24 hours.
My vet told me that once the milk turns white it will be within 24-48hrs. But I've found it to be closer to the 24. |
Marylou (65.219.102.227)
| | Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 09:21 am: |
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My mare I rescued from the kill pen foaled Tuesday night.I had her for 3 weeks before I knew she was pregnant.I knew cause I seen it kicking.Not knowing when she was due was driving me nuts.I have had her for 3 months now.Anyways she started making a bag on April 19 and in 2 weeks it was over half full.Then it would shrink and then get big again.Then on May 11 it was full and tight and hot.I had tried for days to milk her but nothing ever came out,and she never had wax.Then to my surprise on the 14 she had wax that afternoon and it was white,so I tried to milk her and it squirted right out.She foaled 7 hours after I seen the wax.Its a big sorrel filly.I only sat on foal watch for 2 hours and she had it. |
K. Jones (24.164.117.88)
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 10:32 am: |
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Hi everyone.My mare had her foal at 4:00 this morning (330 days). Waxed up at 8:00 last night. I checked her for milk and it had already turned white. She started having small bowel movements at 3:30 and her water broke at about 3:40. It only took about 6 or 7 big pushes and she delivered her filly at 4:00. Mother and baby bonded and then she was imprinted. Baby was nursing by 5:00. My mare only had one problem. After the foal started nursing she started having major uterine contractions. Had to have the vet out to give her some drugs then she settled right down. Have had to give her 2 addition shots at 2 hr intervals but each time her contractions seem to be getting a little less severe. She's a good mommy.I hope everyone else has the chance to see their mare give birth. It's amazing!! Good Luck!! |
sharon (216.46.205.161)
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 02:04 pm: |
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Wow!! Congrats!! Great foal watching on your part! My mare is at day 355 today. The only difference is that her teats are getting engorged today and she has edema in front of her bag. She is also a little more swollen in the vulva. Well, now you can watch that foal...they are just amazing. Good luck and get some SLEEP |
Tracy (67.250.180.248)
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 05:42 pm: |
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Congrats! I'm so jealous. My Arabian mare is at 329 days today. For almost a week now she's been showing signs of being very uncomfortable. Grinding her teeth, scraping her teeth on the wall, looking at her sides, etc. but milk is still clear yellow and a small bag. The weird thing is that the foal is so far back I can see it moving almost in her rear end and by her bag! My other mare is at 325 days and shows absolutely no signs. Both are maiden so I guess anything goes! |
sharon (216.46.205.151)
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 08:43 am: |
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ITS A FILLY!! Black as coal with a tiny star. Her daddy is a blue roan, so maybe we will be getting roaning over time. Well, so much for the testing the milk theory. I have only checked her a couple times in the last week or two, but yesterday evening when I checked her milk it was lighter than skim milk, a little sticky, but definately not white! I thought, ok, a couple more days....not so. I found the filly at 5:30AM this morning and she was dry and already nursed. The only signs I had from this mare was the edema a day before foaling, and the teats actually turned a little shiny, but NO wax, no other signs. The inside of the vulva was a little darker pink, but not much at all. Oh well, this is her sixth, I guess she CAN do it by herself, I am lucky she did not have trouble
Good luck and be patient....we were at day 355. |
K Jones (24.164.117.88)
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 08:56 am: |
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Hi. I have a question maybe you that have gone through foalings before could answer.My mare is very very protective. She's not agressive towards people but want to fight anything that comes near the stall(the goat,pony and old gelding). I had to put blankets up between the stallsand see still would run at the stall wall if she heard them chewing hay.I know that being protective is normal but to this extent?How long does this go on for? I hope to have her out in pasture with the old gelding in a couple of weeks.She has a small paddock now but not much grass.Thanks for any advise. |
K. Jones (24.164.117.88)
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 11:25 am: |
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Sharon.. Congrats on your new filly.I guess Mother Nature sure gave mares the ability to be sneeky. Enjoy your new addition!!! |
Linda chandler (208.25.51.150)
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 02:15 pm: |
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Sharon-Congrats!!!It sounds like you got a little beauty there!Enjoy.... |
Tracy (65.227.50.108)
| | Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 01:01 pm: |
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Sharon, Congrats on your filly. I thought last night was the night for my first mare. We're at day 336 (still early), but for a few hours she was walking in circles in her stall with her tail straight up. She would stop and bare her teeth (like a dog) and bite at her sides. Now she's standing quietly in her stall! Still not bagging up and her milk has gone from clear yellow to just plain clear! The good news is, it has to eventually come out! |
sharon (216.46.205.16)
| | Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 07:28 pm: |
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Thanks all...Tracy, not too early for a normal baby, could be any day...or then again.... I would not depend too much on the milk, as you probably read, my mare was still lighter then skim milk the night she delivered. She went from "oh my gosh, this is it!!" to absoulutely nothing for another couple days. I think you have to observe for a year, the next year you will be able to tell the telltale signs for each mare. Good luck, keep us informed. |
Tracy (67.250.184.50)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 01:01 pm: |
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Just an update on my mares. We're on day 339 for my first mare. She's still rubbing her tail on everything and acting uncomfortable but very small bag and still clear fluid. My second mare is day 335 and is finally starting to soften in her rear end but still no bag or any other signs, maybe some tail swishing. I'll let you guys know when something happens. I've been on maternity leave and I have to go back to work on Monday so that will probably be when they deliver! |
Della (66.109.70.67)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 03:32 pm: |
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My maiden mare is at day 342. Been rubbing tail for a week. No bag to speak of; clear liquid. She looks really uncomfortable. I was hoping she would have it last weekend (full moon). Still waiting.... |
Holly (142.154.68.187)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 09:23 pm: |
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My maiden mare is at day 370. Should I be worried? This is my first time too. Her bag has just developed no milk or waxing. Her vulva has softened but her hind end is still quite firm. Is there anything I can do or Know? |
Anonymous (207.80.138.6)
| | Posted on Friday, May 31, 2002 - 02:51 pm: |
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My mare is showing all signs of labor. She is having what seems to be contractions and she is moody. Her bag is full of milk and she is also on day 362 of her pregnancy. I'm very nervous and don't know what or anything to do. This is her fourth colt and this has never happened before. Should I just sit and wait or take her to the vet and see what they think I should do. Thanks. |
Katherine (216.195.151.101)
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 05, 2002 - 07:04 am: |
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New to site, I have a 14 yr. warmblood mare bred 5-17 and 5-19 (this year-and I am worried already!)to a Holsteiner/Selle Francais stallion. She has had two foals previous, but this is my first. Since she has been bred I have noticed a change in her- subtle but she seems depressed and tripping over her own feet (pulled a shoe off twice which is not normal). All vitals are normal, eating fine, although her water intake has not been as much as usual. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms at the onset of pregnancy? |
Tracy (67.250.188.94)
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 05, 2002 - 10:57 am: |
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Katherine, I've never noticed my mares acting depressed but I have one that became very friendly after being bred. It's not unusual to have personality changes. When are you confirming pregnancy?
My mares are now at day 347 and 343. Still no foals! My first mare had amber colored "wax" the other day but none since. Still clear fluid and acting very restless. She's HUGE! I hope it's soon for her sake. My other mare is still plodding along completely happy. Her tail head has softened but that's about it, she's getting pretty big too but doesn't act uncomfortable at all. I'm soooooo tired, I hope we have at least one foal soon! |
Katherine (216.195.152.182)
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 05, 2002 - 12:29 pm: |
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Well, I jumped the gun a little. I had my ultrasound this morning to confirm pregnancy (that I was so sure about!) and she is not pregnant. The good news is that she is almost ready to be bred, so we are trying again now.
Thanks- I'll hopefully be back with good news. |
4beatg8 (66.109.70.67)
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Still waiting.....My maiden mare is 351 days. Her tail head is softened and she looks slab sided. Milk was almost the color of skim milk night before last, but last night it was clear again. She is VERY uncomfortable, laying down a lot and off her feed yesterday. |
Jen (24.91.243.154)
| | Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2002 - 09:44 pm: |
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Hi all...congrats to all that have foaled! Maidens are hard...they are very unpredictable. Holly, some mares foal very late. My mare that foaled in April was at 374 when she foaled. The thoroughbreds usually foal late too. A mare can have a bag for weeks and they can wax a long time too. The wax also goes through stages from an amber color to the color of bees wax. When the wax gets stringy and if the mare begins to drip, you know it is here. My mare is only at day 291 and she has a full bag and is beginning to relax in the back. She went 323 last year and I don't think she will make it that far this year. Good luck to all and don't worry, her day will come.
Jen |
Tracy (67.250.184.124)
| | Posted on Saturday, June 08, 2002 - 12:17 pm: |
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I think I might have a foal soon! My mare is at day 350. Last night when I brought her in from pasture she had a hard full bag and also milk! Probably what you would call skim milk but definitely white. All night she paced, rubbed her rear end on everything and tossed her head (of course this is a real common thing with Arabians, the tossing of the head!) I got absolutely no sleep. I have the baby monitor out there and at one point I heard something "weird" so I ran out there in my pj's to find her eating grain. Oh well, anyway now she is up to whiter milk (I'd say 2 %) but standing quietly and her teats have milk on the ends of them. I don't know if anyone knows much about Arabian bloodlines but my mare is a Bask and Bey El Bay granddaughter. The stud is a Khemosabi, Fadjur grandson so I have very high hopes for this foal! Hopefully, I'll have a baby soon!!! |
Tracy (67.250.82.217)
| | Posted on Sunday, June 09, 2002 - 05:47 pm: |
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IT'S A BOY!!!!!!! Bayfire had a little colt this morning at 3:45 am. At noon she started dripping milk and by 8:00 pm she was pacing frantically around her stall with frequent bowel movements. By 2:30 am my friend and I were exhausted so we made a bed outside her stall. I was woken up by the sound of her water breaking and shortly after we had a baby! No problems with the delivery but baby didn't want to stand after an hour so we got him up. Also couldn't figure out the nursing thing (was nursing on the walls, her leg etc). Finally got him connected and now mom and son are doing great! He's bay with four white socks and a white star with a very small strip down his nose. Very cute! Now I've got one more to go, she's day 347 and still no bag. Will keep you updated. |
lori frail (172.164.37.148)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 12:48 pm: |
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Hi!
I can relate to Katherine, I too have a warmblood mare bred June 1 (frozen semen). Her 3rd foal, my first. I just left a job where I was barn manager of a training/sales and breeding facility and have a small amount of experience with breeding, pregnancy and foaling, but when its your own its a whole different story!! I'm a nervous wreck! I will be checking in with this site regularly, its good to hear about all the other horse "moms"out there! PS My mare gets her ultrasound next week - keep you fingers crossed for me and think filly thoughts! |
Tracy (67.250.177.232)
| | Posted on Monday, June 10, 2002 - 10:12 pm: |
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Good luck Lori! I have some sad news. My second mare that is day 348 with no bag lost the foal. When the vet came out today to check Bayfire's foal I had him check Sandy since she still did not have a bag. He said she lost it probably 1 to 2 months ago. We have big pastures with chest high grass in some places so we didn't notice it. We walked the field today but with coyotes and other animals it's probably long gone. My husband is heart broken (it's his horse). We're giving her a shot to put her in heat and she will go back down to the breeders this weekend (I'll also be breeding back my other mare on her foal heat). Good luck to all that are still doing the foal watch thing! |
4beatg8 (66.109.70.67)
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 08:25 am: |
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Still waiting....sigh. Maiden Paso mare is 356 days today. Milk is still clear. She is laying down a lot and looks totally uncomfortable. Maybe she is saving the baby for a father's day present for my husband . |
connie (216.127.164.61)
| | Posted on Saturday, July 06, 2002 - 11:39 pm: |
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I'm wondering about the mucus plug. My mare expelled a piece of it on day 331 of her pregnancy. Everyone said to expect the foal in 24 to 48 hours. Well, yesterday on day 336 and today on day 337, she is still expelling the plug. So if she expels the plug for a whole week, when do I start the 24 hour count down??? ;)
She has had every sign in the book: she's been bagged for a month, it's huge, hard and shiny, waxing for a week, dripping on her legs, stocked up, dropped in her stomach and croup, elongated and relaxed vulva with dark pink tissue and milk that covers a black plastic surface completely.
Will there be a foal tonight?
But back to the mucus plug. Anyone else seen this type of display? |
connie (216.127.164.16)
| | Posted on Sunday, July 07, 2002 - 05:26 pm: |
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I was right. It's a boy. Born last night at 3:45am. Big and healthy - 44 inches at the withers. How about other babies out there? How tall at birth?
The milk was the last sign and the best. What I will judge by in the future. |
frohfarms (64.12.103.153)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2002 - 02:31 am: |
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Well the 2002 foaling year was bad for use! We had 5 mares pregnant! The first I was out all night and went back in just got to sleep and heard her winney! So I ran out there and my mare was passing like she was in the first satge. My husbands and my first bred mare had other livestock born. She had already had it and the legs were deformed. The second mare, I bought a month before and the owner said she was not due until "JUNE" this mare was huge!But I took her word for it! Same day, a friend's daughter said what is that think hanging out of that mares bottom. I looked over and bag was coming out. So I told them to run and get my husband! 15 minutes went by and no baby so I called the vet. 20 minutes later he was there. He poped the water and the baby was stuck so we drugged the mom up and had to pull the baby out! It took 3 guys to pull her out! She was so big and we thought we would havea dead foal well out she came. Well after a day i noticed she was not acting normal all my vet's were busy or out of town(only 2 vets)So finally by the 3rd day I took her to Uc Davis the baby wasin ICU and had NI and died 2 days later. The next baby was born with his tongue swallon and could not suck he was a pretty buckskin. We tried saving him and we lost him 4 days later. We were up every hour feeding. Hopefully, next year will be better |
CJ Colella (12.145.208.13)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 11:28 am: |
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Is there a book/document that shows or talks about the monthly changes in a pregnant mare, what to expect, etc.? I have found a document on the stages of the growth of the fetus, but am looking for something more specific to the mare and what is going on with her internally and externally. Thanks. |
Colleen langton
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hello, this is my first foaling, my mares 4th. She will be 19 on march 29th,(shes a sorrel QH with a star) due around march 20th.her baby has dropped a few days ago, she has extreme edema, a huge sac hanging in between her front legs. her bottom belly looks very swollen as well.She started bagging up a week ago,no waxing or dripping yet.her tail has softened also, im guessing she will go in about a week. I bred her to a beautiful black and white tobiano paint.I am hoping for a colorful filly!reading everyones posts has really helped me learn what to look for waiting for the blessed event!!! thanks! |
MAGNOLIA ACRES
| | Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 05:43 pm: |
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My filly turned a year old the 5th of March. Her mother was bred one time only on March 27, 2001. This was done because she was in season with major PMS all year long. Vet did sonogram on May 3. Foal was really big compared to another mare bred at the same time. Looked like difference in a dime and a quarter. Could see foal moving way earlier than normal. Gypsy was really huge. She acted like a real sweetheart soon after she was bred. I continued moderate riding with saddle up until late fall. Then I changed to a bareback pad. She seemed to enjoy going to my neighbors to ride. With no saddle and only a side pull she was always eager to head up the road and flirt with the boys. She still talked to studs. She was due to foal on March 13. On March 2 she still was full of energy and only had a small sac. I actually rode her (walking only) 2 weeks before foaling. I've caught a few mares during foaling, but she showed no signs the others had. It had been raining the night before, so when it quit that morning she went for her daily run in her lot. Being pregnant never slowed this little mare down at all. She started to turn to come back up the hill at a dead run and all 4 feet just slid to her left in the mud. She fell flat on her side. I put in the stall and watched her for 2 days. She seemed to be having mild contractions. Then all that quit so I turned her out. Still no signs. It had been extremely cold, so March 4 I checked her before I went to sleep and left her blanket on her. There was absolutely no sign of foaling at all. I checked the back end of the blanket for clearance just in case. No waxing, small sac, not acting restless, ate all her food and wanted more as usual. The next morning my neigbor called while I was in the shower and said my mare had foaled. I ran outside with wet hair, and there they were running around the pasture. I took Gypsy's blanket off so Maggie could eat. She had just been born because she was still wet and had ice on her whiskers and ears. I worried the whole time because she was a maiden and the foal was so big. Gypsy proved she can handle anything. She's a great mom. |
Colleen Langton
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update on my mare, edema is gone, she is due NOW, starting to wax up,, looks miserable, her eyes are runny,mostly clear, dont know if that means anything, her baby is gonna be big im sure! tonight it was jumping so hard in her belly, started foal watch during the night, going to check her tonight, she hardly moves now and stopped her AM roll and laying down for naps this week, think shes afraid she wont be able to get up again!her vulva looks longer and swollen tonight,,,,,man i gotta see this baby!!!!! |
Colleen Langton
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well i finally have a baby story to tell!!! she started waxing 3 days ago, then clear droplets on teats 2 days ago, early AM yesterday started dripping cloudy, then, by that afternoon, dripping white. labor started early evening,was ready to lay down and push at 11:15 pm, she had a big beautiful bay colt! he is solid with a star, black mane and tail. we got it all on video and i helped her deliver, it was an absolutly unforgetable experience. delivery went like the books, but, i thought she had quite a bit of trouble delivering until the head came out. He stood up soon after, the cord broke, not long after that he was nursing like a champ! he was a few days late coming, but ended up born on his mommys birthday, so that was neat. good luck to the rest of you, I am anxious to hear your stories!! |
Cristi Flynn
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I have a 14 yr old QH mare that I bred with a black and white Dutch Warmblood. She is due May 8th, but I dont think she will hold out that long. She has been bagging for about 2 weeks now and is dropping a little. Completely miserable! She has gotten extremely irritable with other horses (really out of character). Will keep everyone updated! |
Colleen Langton
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 09:22 pm: |
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Cristi, what color is your mare? my experience, nothing happened until my mare started to wax up, by the end of that week, she gave birth, when the wax turned to white milk , good luck, keep us posted....my colt is 4 days old tonight, and im still walking on air,,,,,,,, |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 04:17 am: |
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I have a TB mare that went 336 days last year and she is at 336 days today. She started to have small beads of wax 14 days ago and I checked her milk last night and it was clear and sticky. Tonight it was more cloudy and thicker but we aren't there yet. Bag is huge, she milks like a cow, but not shiny and the ends of her teats aren't filled out yet either. Her back end is getting softer but her vulva hasn't changed much. I'm guessing it will be another couple of days unless she makes more rapid progress.
BTW, I read that you can take a 60 cc syringe, cut the end off, invert the stopper to suction milk for testing. Tried it this year and it works great. She seems to tolerate it much better than my pulling at a teat.
About 3 weeks ago, she had a couple of mild bouts with colic and then a major bout, thrashing on the ground until the drugs I gave her took effect. I gave her an extra worming and am feeding her smaller grain portions 3X / day instead of twice and she hasn't had any more belly aches. She's a typical TB, hard to keep weight on her. |
Cristi Flynn
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:42 pm: |
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Colleen
My mare is dark brown, almost black w/ no white. She seems to have slowed her progress the past week or so. I just gave her all of her vaccines yesterday and going toget straw at the end of the week. I'm hoping she is either a couple weeks early than her actual due date because I graduate on May 10th and dont want to be worried that she is going to labor while I'm gone! |
Colleen
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 08:03 pm: |
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Christi, im anxious to here about your foal, colt ,filly, color, ect. I bred for a black and white filly and got a solid colt, with a star, black mane and tail. but, i love him anyway! he is my first baby, keep me posted......... |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 01:23 am: |
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TB mare had a filly at 342 days. Textbook except it wsa 3:30 in the afternoon.
Another TB mare had a colt 2:00 this morning. I had decided to foal her out in a small, grassy paddock and when whe went down and started straining, I slipped a gloved hand in to make sure feet and a nose were on the way. I found feet, but no head! Mare wasn't making any progress, so I slipped my hand further in to find the head and finally found it way back there underneath the front legs. Not much to get a hold of on a foal's head. Thirty minutes had gone by and I was getting desparate, it takes almost an hour for the vet to get to my farm. I was by myself so ran into the house to get my husband and by the time we got back to the mare in maybe 3 minutes, the head had popped up into position. We each got a leg and when the mare pushed, we pulled down toward her hocks and the baby came out.
As it turned out, the foal has contracted tendons in his front legs ... looks over at the knee and is knock kneed too. Probably why he was malpresented. Now he and mum are on limited turnout. Need to stretch those little legs without making him too sore. |
Nicole
Posted From: 68.251.50.246
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 12:40 pm: |
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Hi everybody, I need some advice here because I feel like I am getting crazy here with my 9 year old maiden mare ( Arabian). She is today 340 days and she is showing signs now for 1 week. I checket her last night at 9 pm and her bags were still all full and hard but no more waxing. One houre later she had wax on her teats of the sice from cliffhaegers. She is also very soft by her tailbone and her vulva is long and puffy looking. At 12 o clock last night she was dripping milk from her bags on to her hind legs and hoofes and today at 9.00 am she is still a same with her bags but they are shiny now. How long do you think it will take still? Is there anybody who can give me some advice!?? Please help! Thanks Nic |
Jen
Posted From: 66.30.87.136
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 06:21 pm: |
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Hi Nichole......Wow those symptoms are a carbon copy of the way my mare foals. Leaks for a whole day and foals the next night after her teets become shiny. I bet she foals tonight!!! Keep us posted |
Michelle
Posted From: 65.43.49.254
| | Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 04:12 pm: |
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I have no idea how close my mare is to foaling-we didn't think our 3yr old stallion was "interested".Well, now she is huge, she is bagging. Her vulva is elongated, her butt next to tailhead is sunk in. Do maiden mares still most generally get milk before they foal? Also, I was wondering how bad of an idea it is to have her in with my stallion? He is very gentle-not "studdy" at all, but we had her in a separate round pen and all they do is call to eachother so we put them back together. Is this ok??
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Kay
Posted From: 208.63.111.100
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 12:18 pm: |
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I have a quarter horse mare who has lost her last two babies...we are 4 to 8 weeks away from deilvery and she started contracting yesterday...I hope it is just to get the baby into position. anyone had similar experiences? |
Angel
Posted From: 166.102.44.74
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 09:52 pm: |
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What do you mean by contractions? I have a mare that foaled this past year and I thought that she was in labor from the time she was 300 days pregnant till she foaled, which was at 331 days. I was up most of the nights in between (but wouldn't you know the night she foaled i missed it). Also, do you know why she has lost the last two babies? |
kay
Posted From: 208.63.111.100
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 09:21 am: |
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I have no idea about the first two...She is very underweight...her contractions have stopped now.
she has teeth problems, I had her at the vet yesterday, and he said that her weight was due to her teeth he fixed them (he said it was a defect)and that he thought she and the baby would be fine...load off my mind... thanks..will keep you updated on her progress... |
teb
Posted From: 194.125.182.145
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 02:54 pm: |
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Hello,
New to the website and just thought i would leave some info on my second expected foal. I live in Ireland(i'm american though!) and I have a national hunt TB mare. Last year's foal was a full TB healthy filly. Lucky for us she was healthy as she showed no signs what so ever and gave birth at 331 days. Highly annoyed at my mare for robbing me of my chance of my first birth. Stella is 308 days now in foal to Padinus KWPN. I am keeping a diary, have the camera all ready, and over interpret every sign. On day 300 went out and she had quite a bag, however it has now receded a bit and goes up and down like it should. Still have a bit of resistance in her tail so I'm thinking we are a ways off. I have noticed quite a diffrence in her this year with her moods. Very stubborn this year(have problems bringing her in from the paddock, very sensitive to strange noises, and I notice the foal kicking the same time every evening8:30pm. Last year she was very loving and wanted us around her all the time, this year she sooner kill us than look at us, unless we have food. Is this because she knows what's coming? Anyone have a similar experience? Like I said I am probably annoying her with my presence more, but I am not going to miss this birth darn it! |
Rooty
Posted From: 64.231.52.224
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:27 am: |
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Yeah, I've got one mare who has decided that she doesn't like me anymore! Never mind all I ever do to her is feed her and brush her. I don't know why, but what can you do. Testing the milk is the best way to predict foaling, I use the FoalWatch, but I'm not sure if it's available in Ireland, don't see why not but you never know. There's also an excellent article somewhere on this site about how to tell impending foaling by milk without using a kit. Better hope your mare doesn't hate you so much that she won't let you milk her! |
BBowen
Posted From: 66.89.31.163
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 12:03 pm: |
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teb & rooty:
My mare is usually very sweet, but in the last few weeks she has started to hate everyone and everything. She is a maiden mare due in mid-May. She is basically like this in her stall and still sweet outside her stall. But once you put her away, she wants to be left alone. The lady that turns her out got bit because she went back into her stall to take her boots and sheet off - she now does it before she goes into her stall.
I have had to remind her of her manners. She totally respects the Pat Parelli carrot stick (training aid used as an extension of your arm). All if have to do is wave it slightly and can move her anywhere and do anything with her. Have not had to touch her with it. I have rubbed her all over, because I do not want her to be afraid of it or of me with it. Bless her heart, I know she doesn't understand what is going on when that baby is kicking. Good luck with your mares and foals. |
teb
Posted From: 194.125.181.61
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 01:09 pm: |
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rooty and bbowen,
thanks for the info and glad i'm not alone. I forgot to mention my mare was abused before i got her so she is very leary of people in general especially men. The only way to ever trim her back feet is with tranq and a twitch and me holding her. I am also the only one who can clean her heels behind as well. She is very special and has come such a long way. The husband has wanted to sell her many a times but that just isn't going to happen. Thanks for the advice on the milk testing. Will look into it, but in general, Ireland is very behind in the foaling game. The big stud farms are top notch, but really most other places are kind of stuck in the 70's. I will let everyone know when Stella foals!
thanks teb |
BBowen
Posted From: 66.89.31.163
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 04:27 pm: |
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teb:
Good luck. Your poor girl. Sounds like she is very lucky that you found each other. It is such a shame what some people can do to a horse's mind. Keep us posted on Stella. |
Cyndi Brittain
Neonate
Username: Cyndi
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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Well, I wish someonw would give me a piece of mind, I am going nuts here. This is our second foal, mom to be was our first, she was born in the pasture. I have her still ( 17 yrs later) maiden too. Her last breeding date was Apr 27, she was also bred on I think Apr 25, and 26. Her teats are becoming exteremly tight, no change in her mood though. Any suggestions out there?} I have asked her when she is going to have our baby, she won't tell me and won't even give me a clue! |
E Watkins
Breeding Stock
Username: Evie
Post Number: 345
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 12:50 pm: |
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Cydi- it shouldn't be too long, she's coming into the 340 day window and if she has milk down into her teats, I'd say she's getting ready. (unlike one of my mares that seems to stay the same day after day after day...) |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 205
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 05:17 pm: |
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Cyndi - you are right on track with Kris and me. You could be very close...or a month away! Average is about 340, but normal range is 320 to 370 days. Kris's mare looks close and mine looks like she enjoys watching me suffer. At least you are in the window with us!
PS - I have learned that maidens can act really weird and are hard to read. They don't understand what they are feeling. Reminds me of my first baby where I spent 6 hours trying to decide if I was in labor or having gas pains. It was labor! |
Alicia Swinson
Neonate
Username: Cowgirlz0423
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:22 pm: |
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Hi, My mare is due on July 28th and I am just wanting to know what to look for. I have been told that so many things go wrong and I would really like to be around. Could you twll me what I should look for now and when she is about to have the foal. This is are first and hers as well. Thanks a bunch!! |
Alicia Swinson
Neonate
Username: Cowgirlz0423
Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:26 pm: |
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please e-mail me if you can tell me anything.
CowGirlZ0423@aol.com |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 03:35 pm: |
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well here is my story i got a mare in august and thought she was gaining weight, and last week i noticed the foal moving around now she is bagging up, keeping her tail to the side and up and down. what is next. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 241
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 05:30 pm: |
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Alicia - there are so many signs and you have a ways to go. I would recommend a book on foaling. 'Blessed are the Broodmares' or 'The Complete Guide to Foaling' are both really comprehensive books that cover all the changes, problems and diet. They are also both available through the internet. The good news is that most mares have no problems at all and foal just fine whether or not you are present. If she is at 7 months, there should not be a lot of change yet..maybe some weight gain. I would consult a local vet, if you have not already, to see what vaccinations are needed for your region. Around nine or ten months is when you can usually feel movement (my mare was 10 months)in the flank area and the last 3 months is usually when they need the additional feed and nutrients so you have some time.
This is my first personal foal also and I am almost there (yeah!) I read all of the old posts under General Mare Questions and they answered most of my questions or raised questions I didn't know I had. I posted those questions and received great responses. You are in the right place.
It is a great journey (and a long one!). |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 242
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 05:32 pm: |
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Anita - any way to contact the previous owner and get her story? If not, the bagging up would indicate about 6 more weeks or maybe tonight! Can you post a pic of her? |
Cyndi Brittain
Neonate
Username: Cyndi
Post Number: 8
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:42 pm: |
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Here I am up again, watching.....waiting..... it's enough to send you over the edge! Misty is starting to get a little cranky, was looking at her tail end, and she turned to look at me,as if saying haven't you looked enough already! Still no wax but I know that can be fooling also, she is at 338 days, does anyone know anything about old almanac sign, and that they birth on the new moon..... just wondering, a friend of ours who breeds horses, that is what he goes by, anyway he said she would foal tonight on the new moon! we will see....... |
Alicia swinson
Neonate
Username: Cow_girl0423
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 10:19 am: |
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Hi, Thank you Kathee! I just talked with the lady that I did but her from and well she is now telling me that she just came up with that date and it could be a few weeks sooner then what she said. So around the end of june early july. I just would like to know if this is her first foal and it is will it be hard on her and will she know whats going on? Just so many questions.
Thanks! |
E Watkins
Breeding Stock
Username: Evie
Post Number: 386
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 11:12 am: |
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Alicia- I don't know about the new moon theory, but it sounds good to me, I'm tired of waiting, my mare (maiden) is 342 days today. |
Kathee McGuire
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Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 248
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 02:12 pm: |
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Alicia - She will be great...you will probably be a wreck! You can read all of the signs we are looking at on this thread. These are the final signs that stage one labor is eminent. The labor is three stages and they can stop the first stage if they feel uncomfortable or stressed with their surroundings. Once they start the contractions (stage 2), they are committed to the end - passing the placenta (stage 3). They can be in stage one and have a newspaper blow by and spook them and turn the labor off. Fortunately, they can not do this forever! With a maiden mare, they are not sure what they are feeling and are more apt to be stressed so it is hard to know when it is really time. |
anita howard
Neonate
Username: Mofoxtrottr
Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 03:37 pm: |
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Another maiden mare at 340 days tomorrow, showing no signs of foaling. Waiting ...... |
Elena Vieira
Yearling
Username: Opheliaimmorttal
Post Number: 67
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 08:31 pm: |
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My maiden is 327 days!
Elena
I am waiting already lol |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 4
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 03:13 am: |
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Kathee, No I hear, he hangs around the sale barn on Tuesdays and that is where i think he really got her at, but anyway her stools are getting real soft, and i noticed some discharge from the vulva,kinda a redish orange color discharge, her eating habits have slowed down today as well,and she seem to be slowing down alot her self. I am going out to check on her here in minute i have posted pics as well Thank you so much.[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/52a1cd4b.jpg[/IMG]/[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/a2cfed8d.jpg[/IMG] |
Cyndi Brittain
Neonate
Username: Cyndi
Post Number: 9
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 08:34 pm: |
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339 days on my maiden... sleepless nights,to many barn runs .....maybe tonight, still really no signs.... |
Rhonda Weil
Neonate
Username: Okbarrelbabe
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 09:24 pm: |
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Well I'm new to this board, but I thought I might get a little info on what book to read or where to go on the internet to read more about imprinting.. Everyone one talks about it but nobody says what you really need to do. I have 26 more days on my 6 year old. This is my baby having a baby.. Now that is exciting. |
Cyndi Brittain
Nursing Foal
Username: Cyndi
Post Number: 12
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 12:00 am: |
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Rhonda- My baby is also having a baby, she was pasture born, and was unable to imprint her. Just a little hand s on w/ baby a little each day. Touching and rubbing in all the areas that a junior can have trouble with...example, rubbing their ears, tapping their hooves, just really rubbing them all over. I plan to be with mine, when it arrives... Mom will do everything, I will just watch and take pictures. Before it stands get a towel and rub it dry... there are so many imprinting techniques.... just be gentle, and take your time, I don't plan to spend but about 15 min twice a day working with it... I also won't him to be a horse, so I will take it easy... Good Luck |
Dawn Garbett
Neonate
Username: Stlfarm
Post Number: 8
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 12:22 pm: |
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My maiden mare is 345 days from her last breeding. She looks ready other than no wax or dripping milk. Her bag isn't as huge as our other mare. I guess that is normal. She waxed about a week ago, it fell off and no wax since. Hopefully it'll be soon, she is making me crazy!! |
Terry O.
Weanling
Username: Ksfarmer
Post Number: 42
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 01:49 pm: |
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Hi Rhonda. There is a book put out by Western Horseman magazine. The book is titled "Imprint Training Of The Newborn Foal" by Robert M. Miller D.V.M. The book is very informative and has lots of pictures to go along with what's being said. |
Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 267
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 03:24 pm: |
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Yay!! Mine reached 300 days today - I know that thats still too soon to really join you guys that are waiting - but It certainly feels like a milestone!!! My mares udders are feeling gristly and they seem a bit sore, although she let me wash them today with just a few swishes of the tail. We should be getting 'proper udders' soon and some milk on the way hopefully, She is eating like a , well, horse! Cant get enough hard feed - not so keen on the hay though, she has a little and leaves it a while, then goes back and does the same again...
I took some photos today:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clafairy/300%20days/Front300Days.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clafairy/300%20days/right300days.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clafairy/300%20days/Left300days.jpg
By the way - that is not edema that she has, Its just a big patch of ruffled up hair under her belly!! : ) It wouldnt bruch flat for love nor money!
And also, she lays down more often that before - I never see her laying normally, and she jumps up when I get to the field - Do you think she seems relaxed here ; )
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clafairy/300%20days/crashedOut.jpg |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 272
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 05:43 pm: |
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Kim - I would say she looks relaxed! Makes you look for buzzards just in case! She is such a pretty mare - what color are you hoping for? |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 5
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 09:09 pm: |
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hey Kathee Did you look at the pics you ask me to post |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 279
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 11:40 pm: |
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Sorry, Anita! I did miss your post with all my new baby arrival...no sleep! First, she is very pretty and appears to be in good condition.
What does her udder look like? Is there any fluid dripping or can it be expressed? It is common to see a little blood or dried blood on the vulva in late pregnancy because the pressure will break tiny little blood vessels. Try to see if it is really a discharge or possibly the vessels. Are there any more changes? |
Cyndi Brittain
Nursing Foal
Username: Cyndi
Post Number: 13
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 06:03 am: |
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341 days, It is 4:57 a.m., my husband went to check on Misty she has been in the same spot for 4 hrs now, only now she is lying down, I think Stage 1 has begun, or in the process of beginnig ..she seems kinda lathargic of us...that is good... as she doesn't mind us being there. She is ignoring us really... I will give her a hour alone, then I will quietly go and sit with her.... So hopefully in a few hours you can look for PICS !!!!!!!! YEA!! Hope it's not false labor!!!!!!!!  |
Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 272
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 08:40 am: |
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Thanks kathee - Im hoping for a bay foal, at best, no white legs and a star, but Im not worried - Its just that my mareis a chestnut horse so I would like to get a bay pony out of her so that its different. But a little and large orange pair running around would be equally nice!! : ) |
Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 273
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 08:41 am: |
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Fingers crossed for you cyndi - Keep us updated! |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 6
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 11:34 am: |
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Kathee Thanks i have notice a big diffrence in her utters i believe she is filling i can not get any milk yet i have not noticed any waxing, last night she was lying down and she was making sounds, and her vulva appeared to be rather large and i thought she may have been in the pushing process everytime she made that noise you could see her side move i know she is so uncomfortable i really feel for her when she lyes down she just spends so much time switching postions i was told when her teats to outward we got about 6 hours i am going to check her this morning and i will see if i can get some pics of her udder. I bet what i am seeing is blood vessels and not discharge. I will keep you updated get some Rest I know its hard. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 286
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 11:53 am: |
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Anita - they will lay down and grunt somethime when they are not actually in labor - it is almost involuntary based on how the baby is moving and what it is putting pressure on at the moment. Dream moved very quickly - she only produced the waxy substance on her teats (not much) once and it was 7 hours pre birth. Her teats started moving to the outward position around 12 hours before. She started acted strange for her. She is normally my buddy and she just walked away and stood with her head in the corner. That was my first real hint that she was seriously changing and I watched her from then on. Again, this was about 7 hours before foaling. |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 7
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 12:16 pm: |
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Kathee, her vulva has lenthen i could not get a pic of her udders due to she is lying down at the moment and i did not want to disturb her. She is eating good right now. Yawning, pacing, pawing at the ground and biting at her sides. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 288
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 01:02 pm: |
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Sounds like you are very close! They usually foal at night, but many will foal during the day. Keep an eye on her! |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 8
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 02:46 pm: |
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kathee , here are some pics. [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/cf18d900.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/cf18d900.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0186.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0185.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0187.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0187.jpg[/IMG] she has been laying down about every two hours or so today. |
Deena
Breeding Stock
Username: Morganslil1
Post Number: 310
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 02:50 pm: |
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Shes looking good may not be long now. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 291
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 02:53 pm: |
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I agree with Deena...birth is eminent! I would not leave her unattended if possible. This is where my cam was so beneficial. I worked on our tax return while I watched the monitor. |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 9
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 06:44 pm: |
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Thank you for your replys nothing has changed she is up now pacing around the corral i think i am going to try to get some rest and get up and check on her every two hours or so unless i see changes. Thanks Again |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 294
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 07:43 pm: |
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Anita - Dream never paced back and forth, but she did do what they call "stall walking" where they keep moving around and almost never stop. It was not a nervous pace, but constant walking. She would grab a mouthful of hay or feed on the way by, but she never stopped for more than 5 seconds or so. "Stall walking" can be part of stage 1 labor. |
anita kabat
Neonate
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 10
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 12:31 pm: |
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kathee thank you no changes for now |
Pita
Nursing Foal
Username: Pita
Post Number: 15
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 02:45 pm: |
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Mares bred 5/18 5/22. 5/18 belle was checked NOT in foal twice.. Second time pending ovulations. DIdn' rebred due to show constaints.. Guess what not very big, but fat. she checked in foal last monday approximately 308 because I saw milk in udder had vet palpate.. Sneaky maiden mare. Has milk and bagged a little very antsy. Proven Mare bred 5/22 evie not bad nothing super huge!!. |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 11
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 09:41 pm: |
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Kathee,update for ya Now I am not getting milk, but i got some clear liquid out of her teat today. she does not seem real moviated tonight, but she has not laid down like she was yesterday. Yesterday she laid down like every two to three hours for anywhere 10 to 30 minutes. Her vulva is a little darker today also. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 308
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 10:27 pm: |
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That clear can change quickly. Dream had clear fluid 12 hours before foaling. I could only express the clear for two days before foaling. Some mares go 10 days or so like that. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 309
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 10:40 pm: |
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Kris - I am thinking of you and Tsaharah tonight and hoping you are both very busy delivering a foal!
Ev - any update on Avery and son? |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 12
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 11:28 pm: |
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Kathee i just went out and checked on her and her vulva is a darker color not red a real dark pinkinsh color |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 13
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 12:37 am: |
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Kathee I just went back out to check on her and she is either stall walking or wanting out in the pasture real bad , but i am afraid if i do she will go foal by the ponds. i have her in the corral and she also has the barn.she is going from fence post to fence post looking over and rubbing her back end up against the tree in the corral. she is really acting strange I am going to keep a EYE open tonight good thing i got some ZZZZZZZZZ's last night i guess. I will update you later. |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 14
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 01:05 pm: |
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well no changes since last night as of now she is staying in the stall of coarse we have rain again right now so i supose if she wants to be dry that is the right place to be |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 15
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 02:52 pm: |
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KATHEE,DEENA OK NOW HER BAGS ARE FULLER AND I CAN EXPRESS NOT MILK BUT A YELLOW COLORED LIQUID, WHEN SHOULD HER TAIL BE WRAPPED? |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 16
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 02:54 pm: |
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KATHEE DENNA MY HUSBAND WANTS TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED FOR RECOVERY AFTER SHE GIVES BIRTH, HE WANTS TO RIDE SO BAD BUT HE KNOWS HE CAN'T RIGHT NOW. |
Deena
Breeding Stock
Username: Morganslil1
Post Number: 325
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 03:09 pm: |
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Anita you may want to read this article and try Joses test on her milk to get a better idea of how soon she will foal.
http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/predicting.htm
And as far as riding if all goes well with foaling you can start very light riding in about 2 weeks. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 316
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 03:21 pm: |
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Anita - after considerable reading and researching, I have come to the conclusion that tail wrapping is more of a comfort for the owner than anything that needs to be done. It gives anxious owners something to do! I never wrapped Dream's. |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 17
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 04:20 pm: |
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Ok I appreicate that these people here were telling me i needed to do so. |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 18
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 04:35 pm: |
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Thanks Deena, he will be glad to hear that, if she foals this week the foal should be about a month old and he wants to ride her through a prade in town. |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 19
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 04:39 pm: |
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i hope and  she has this foal this week we want to leave for the weekend but i just do not want to leave her in case there are problems. THis is her 1st and ours too. |
Kris Moos
Breeding Stock
Username: Kris
Post Number: 555
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 04:49 pm: |
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I wrap the tail just to keep it cleaner it is too cold here to bathe her and the tail can get kind of gross. it is not necessary though. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 319
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 08:42 pm: |
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Kris - that's a good point. We are so warm here that washing isn't a problem. I can see the benefit in colder weather because her tail was yucky afterwards. |
Kris Moos
Breeding Stock
Username: Kris
Post Number: 558
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 09:00 pm: |
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yep, i just went out and re-wrapped Tsaharah's tail, had it out last couple days to air out. i only wrapped the top though because as i was out brushing her tail i killed 2 mosquitos!!!!! yes they take advantage...it got to 60 degrees today so i guess they all camr to life!!! so i left her ends as a swatter! |
anita kabat
Nursing Foal
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 20
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 10:55 pm: |
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Well now she is out in the corral just looking misrable she is by the tree again switching her back feet she will prop one up and then she will switch again i know she is uncomfortable she is acting as she is eating every few minutes but she is no where near the stall to get any feed. i also was wondering if there is something i could put in her eye for tonight i am calling the vet 1st thing in the morning she has some drainage coming out of one eye,i notice this at feeding time this evening. i washed the eye off with a warm cloth and it is not draining near as bad. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 321
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 07:59 am: |
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Anita - any news? |
anita kabat
Weanling
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 21
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 10:30 am: |
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KATHEE, Nothing yet we don't have milk just yet i just went out and checked her. her bags are kinda shiny like today i have not noticed that until this morning. i will check her again this evening she will have it sometime i know. Just when. |
anita kabat
Weanling
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 22
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 12:26 pm: |
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Hey Kathee and Friends take a look at these and let me know what you think. [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0195.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0192.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0188.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/akabat101/100_0189.jpg[/IMG] <img> |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 324
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 01:41 pm: |
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Anita - wow! Now that's an udder! At 346 days she shouldn't be much longer... |
E Watkins
Breeding Stock
Username: Evie
Post Number: 420
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 03:46 pm: |
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Anita- I think when the milk fills up those teats, you'll be in business and that your baby is going to be VERY well fed..lol. Watch for that change, it doesn't always happen, but most times I've noticed a big change within 8-12 hours of foaling. She's close, that's for certain. |
anita kabat
Weanling
Username: Akabat
Post Number: 27
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 05:32 pm: |
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HEY EVERYONE, JUST CAME IN FROM FEEDING STILL NO MILK BUT EXPRESSES EASILY. i CAN SEE SEVEERL VEINS IN HER FACE AND STOMACH SHE DID NOT WANT TO COME IN AND EAT WHILE THE OTHERS WERE EATING EVEN THOUGH SHE IS FED IN A SEPRATE AREA BECAUSE WE HAVE A PALMINO THAT THINKS SHE RUNS THINGS AROUND HERE AND SHE SHOULD GET ALL THE FEED AND LIKES TO START KICK PARTIES. THEY ARE ALL HALTERED AND TIED AT FEED TIME NOW. WELL THATS ALL FOR NOW, I WILL CHECK ON HER AFTER DARK THAT IS WHEN SHE REALLY STARTS ACTING FUNNY ALTHOUGH TODAY SHE REALLY DON'T WANT US TO MESS WITH HER IS SHE THINKS WE ARE GOING TO PET HER OR GO IN THE PEN WITH HER SHE WALKS AWAY. |
Cyndi Brittain
Weanling
Username: Cyndi
Post Number: 21
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 08:38 pm: |
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.....day 345 still nothing, we did catch her rolling and scratching her belly in the roping pen, she can go out there in the day, I had gone to take a friend to get her mare a coggins, so my neighbor got all excited, them she got up... I can't see her rolling for the heck of it, she is soooo uncomfortable right now, she almost never moves..... much less rolls! So maybe she was getting him ready in position ....... I pray
By the way I am hoping for a colt horse! I have kinda been catching up on some sleep, so tonight will start the reg check again! |
Cyndi Brittain
Weanling
Username: Cyndi
Post Number: 22
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 08:41 pm: |
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ANITA- Love the pics especially of the one where you must have had to lie down to get that one! LOL
It looks as if we are in a close race. Good luck ! |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 08, 2006 - 09:09 pm: |
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My mare is 357 days today and she is a maiden.I noticed a small amount of dark blood on her vulva this morning.She is thining and I had her milk checked this morning and she has colostrum down in the bottom of the udder.She has been getting up and down all day in her stall.Should I be worried about the blood and should I stay up all night?Can anyone give me any information ? This is also my first foal.Thanks alot,Tracy |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 339
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 12:19 pm: |
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Dried blood or small amounts of blood is very normal. All of the pressure causes tiny veins to break. If you see running or dripping, that would be something different. If it is contained to being on the vulva, it should be fine.
At 357 days, you should be pretty much on permanent "mare stare"! |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
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Thank you.I was told she was okay but I guess I has to here it again.We woke up to waxing this morning.It almost looks like is going to fall off.I know it won't be much longer.I was up evey 2 hours last night because she was in the same spot eveytime I checked her and not laying down at all.No sleep at all tonight,I guess.Thanks again,Tracy |
anita howard
Neonate
Username: Mofoxtrottr
Post Number: 9
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 04:30 pm: |
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Tracy, my mare is 347 days. I also noticed a small amount of dried blood on the vulva. I also am glad to know that this is normal. |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 3
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 05:52 pm: |
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Hello, Coco is dripping milk,should I watch this?She is getting irritated with me and she squeels at the other mare.I'm hoping all this means that I wont have to wait to much longer. |
Cindy
Neonate
Username: Vanity
Post Number: 3
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 06:40 pm: |
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Hi Tracy, you definately want to keep a close eye on her. Though it is not always the case but mine have all foaled within 12hrs of starting to drip milk. |
Virginia Tache
Nursing Foal
Username: Painted_acres_farm
Post Number: 16
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 06:44 pm: |
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I say you should keep close eye on her but that doesnt mean she will foal , I have heard of mares dripping milk a few weeks before foaling ,but I still say she shouldnt be to much longer Good luck and keep us updated
V |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 344
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 06:44 pm: |
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Dripping is a definate sign that foaling is close. Some mares can do this for 10 days or more, but most do it for less than 3 days. For many, foaling can be 24 hours away. All that to say...yes watch her, but also look for the other signs... biting at her sides, restlessness, cow patty stools, pointy v shaped stomach, excessive yawning (like 12 times in a row), etc.
(Message edited by katheekj on April 09, 2006) |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 4
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 08:34 pm: |
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Thank you all for the information.I have been reading everyones stories and it helps to pass the time.Just put on a fresh pot of coffee for the night.My other mare is acting a little crazy,she won't leave the door of the barn and she when she went to do her buissnes she ran all the way back to the barn.She keeps putting her muzzel on Coco's neck and then Coco will squeel at her and she moves back for a minute.I will let ya'll know how things are going through the night. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 346
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 09:08 pm: |
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Tracy - here is link to Dream's birthing night. It starts with a short video taken during the transistion from Stage 1 labor to Stage 2 labor. She did stand up one time after the video and then she went down for the duration. She tried several times to stand, but she wasn't successful. Then she just layed down and went with it. She had been "stall walking" prior to that - she wasn't pacing, but she was walking around the stall grabbing at hay, or a mouthful of feed...never stopping for more than a few seconds before she was moving again. She never really kicked at her stomach, she would draw a back leg up to her stomach and hold it for a few seconds. The video was the first time she layed down after the stall walking. When she got up after the video, she was back down within a few minutes and final devliery with baby breathing was 30 minutes later.
http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/katheekj/Birth%20Pics/?media=video&sc=8 |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 5
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 08:27 am: |
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Good morning to all,Still no baby yet.359 days today.I can't believe she has gone this long.I will keep posting and reading all your great advice.I hope to have photos up for all to see soon.I took some yesterday to put in the new arrival's photo albulm.Thanks,Tracy |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 6
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 07:31 am: |
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Finally,we have a healthy colt.Born last night at 9:45.He is a beautiful bay just like dad.Mom and baby doing great.He was tring to suck before she finished birthing it was so cute.Thank you all.I have to say that this is the best place for anyone awiting a new arival.I have pocketbook photo and I took lots of pics.So if I can figure out how to get them on here I will put them on soon.Thanks again,Tracy |
Kris Moos
Breeding Stock
Username: Kris
Post Number: 593
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 07:39 am: |
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tracy go to photobucket.com and load onto there, then copy the url number from the pic once it is loaded and paste it onto your message here
cant wait ot see pics!!! |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 362
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 09:37 am: |
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Congrats, Tracy. We need pics!!! Try the photobucket...it will practically walk you through the process. |
Cconner
Nursing Foal
Username: Cconner
Post Number: 15
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 10:53 pm: |
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Tracy congrats on new baby. I love bays, they are actually one of my favorite colors and I have 2 of them.
Kathee I tried to upload pics on photobucket and like an idiot I couldn't figure it out. Please walk me through it step by step if you can. Sorry if this is an inconvience but I'm not very computer literate. Thanks and I hope to post pics soon of our new baby. |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 367
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 11:18 pm: |
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CC - the key is knowing where you saved your pics on your computer. When you sign on to photobucket, you will be taken directly to a screen that has "Account Options, Blog, Invite a Guest and Order a DVD", Below that it says "submit multiple pictures" and a box next to it. If you have 3 pics to upload, then make sure the box has a 3 in it and hit enter. Below that area there is a white box with a "browse" button next to and another white box below it with "description". Hit the browse button and pull up the picture from where ever you saved it...this is where you must know the file path to where your pictures are saved. When you find the picture, double click it and it will move the loction into the white box. You can type your own decription in the bottom box - I just skip it. The file name will transfer from whatever you called it when you saved it on your computer. Go to the next browse button and repeat until you have entered all of your pics. Once you have enter all of your pics this way, give your album a name in the "album name" box and click submit. It will take a few moments depending on the internet connection type. A message will appear stating the files were successfully transferred. When that happens, the pictures should appear at the bottom of that screen. Below the picture is a box with URL next to it. This is the address that you need to copy and paste into your post. It will automatically copy as a web link and we will be directed to your pics just by clicking it...like you have seen on the other posts. I hope this helps. If you have problems, please feel free to e-mail me by clicking on my name link located on the left side of this(Kathee McGuire in blue font). I will be glad to help you directly! |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 7
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 02:46 pm: |
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[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/65f3658b.jpg[/IMG],[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/DCP_0080_1.jpg[/IMG],[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/8e258c63.jpg[/IMG],[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/DCP_0077.jpg[/IMG]
Hi, here are a few pics.Try to get more soon.I have so many alredy.Thanks,Tracy |
Kathee McGuire
Breeding Stock
Username: Katheekj
Post Number: 371
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 03:10 pm: |
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Tracy - what a handsome boy! He really is a pretty bay, nice strong dark legs. Congrats! |
Lori aka " Raven"
Breeding Stock
Username: Raven
Post Number: 239
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 05:29 pm: |
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Congrats Tracy!
Seems like this is the year for bay colts! |
tracy ferguson
Neonate
Username: Tracy
Post Number: 8
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 09:47 pm: |
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More Pictures of Coco's colt.He is the most aggresive eater I have ever seen.He makes his mom stsnd on 3 legs and he backs her against the wall when he head butts in her teats.Theres plenty of milk he's just rough on her,but he's so cute.We all adore him.Enjoy the photos,Tracy
[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/DCP_0091.jpg[/IMG],[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/DCP_0089.jpg[/IMG],[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/DCP_0087.jpg[/IMG],[IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/tlf103170/Coco/DCP_0083.jpg[/IMG], |
Hannah MacDonald
Neonate
Username: Hannah
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 07:57 am: |
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HI
New to the forum but it has been great reading all yours comments/diaries as my mare is to be a first time mum (and my first too)
Doubtful was covered on May 13th and is now 353 days, she has been showing signs in her udders for over 4 weeks now, last few days she has had wax on them and yesterday was the first day where they didnt really go down. Her vulva was very relaxed yesterday so checked her numerous times last night but this morning no difference really!
Doubtful is a 15.1 7/8tb event horse (2* level) and have put her to a 7/8tb coloured - cant wait to see what i will get!!
Hannah
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Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 336
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 08:49 am: |
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Hannah - Would be nice to see some pictures of your mare if you could manage it - Good luck to you with your 1st foal (My first time breeding too, my mare has done this all once before though)
Tracy, isnt he cute indeed! Lovely little bay man! Making me very excited looking at him...COngratulations! |
Hannah MacDonald
Neonate
Username: Hannah
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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Hi Kim
Here are a few pics of Doubtful - just been down to see her and she has fluid all down her legs (doesnt look very milky yet though)
http://www.hellpass.co.uk/dful1.jpg
http://www.hellpass.co.uk/dful2.jpg
And here is the stallion
http://www.stallionsdirect.com/stallions/masterpiece.html
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Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 343
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 11:15 am: |
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Hi Hannah - Shes lovely. I really like the name doubtful as well, I dont know why it just sounds really nice. What made you pic a coloured stud - are you after a coloured sports horse by any chance?? Is that you riding doubtful over that jump - Hard to see the person in that photo - I never had the balls to jump my girl - Its what her last owner used her for, but her feet are bad now so I dont feel guilty about not jumping her - I used to!
My TB, Amberglen....(328days)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clafairy/328%20days/DVC00035.jpg
The stallion I chose (New Forest pony)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clafairy/babys%20daddy/1131c200.jpg |
Hannah MacDonald
Neonate
Username: Hannah
Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 11:22 am: |
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Yes that is me riding her - was the last event she did in the autumn (went to stud the following spring).
Decided to go for the stallion as I wanted a nice 7/8tb who wasnt too big as she is quite small, also as he is so local to where I live made things easier as she doesnt like staying away so we took her to the stud when we needed to so she didnt have to stay away. Not worried if i get a coloured or not, would be quite happy with a chestnut filly again!! She has great breeding lines too so really want to continue them - top Event horses on both Dam/Sire sides.
NF x TB is a lovely mix, my first pony was a NF and he was wonderful, great confirmation too! How long do you have to wait now? |
Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 345
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 11:32 am: |
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Im at 329 days and I am guessing she will probably have it at about her due dat as last time she was 5days early. She is actually 'due'15th May. I have been watching her since 320days but she isnt really doing very much, she started to bag weeks ago and then just stopped and there is hardly a bag and no milk there so I just have to wait for that to kick in and we will be off I should think (judging from her last foal, but that was yrs ago!)You seem to be much colser...excited? |
Hannah MacDonald
Neonate
Username: Hannah
Post Number: 4
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 11:48 am: |
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Very excited, but also a bit scared too! I've had Doubtful for 10 years now (shes just about to turn 15) so fingers and toes crossed it all goes well - hopefully want to produce something as great as she was! For a little horse she was exceptionally gutsy with a fantastic jump!
What do you intend to do with your foal? |
Kim Winter
Breeding Stock
Username: Clafairy
Post Number: 346
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 01:20 pm: |
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Ive only had Wee (short for her yard name, long story, her yard name is tequila)for 5yrs and she has just turned 19yo so I too hope it goes well. I waited 6yrs to get my own horse, bought her when I was 18 and she was the opposite of what Id ever wanted and so so much more!!I still cant beleive how I ended up with her from a dealers yard like that. I got in touch with her last owner though and it all seems like fate!
Ive never really been into showing... Im not a great/confident rider so its not really my thing, but I would like to do some in-hand with the baby and then get some dressage training in, Id also like to break it to cart if I still want to when the time comes. |
