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kelly
Posted From: 209.226.247.20
| | Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2003 - 09:48 am: | 
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Hi all
I am a first timer and have a mare that is due in about 3-4 weeks
she is totally crazy about my gelding, and she has a fit if he is taken away from her.
I am planning on foaling her out in a small grass pasture, should i leave him in there with her? or separate the two?
she learns that it is ok if they are separated by a fenceline and can still see him, its not like she would run through the fence but she does do alot of pacing if she isnt with him.
I would appreciate anyones input on this...
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Sandy
Posted From: 67.31.169.76
| | Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2003 - 12:58 pm: |
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Kelly,
I had a mare that was the same way. She would get all upset when separated from her gelding buddy. But when it came time for her to foal, I did separate them, but she could still see him through the fence.
I separated them because eventhough the mare seems to be upset by the fact of being separated from her pasture pal, you would be amazed at how quickly her attitude can change and his attitude can change once it comes right down to the time for her to foal. I didn't think it was worth the risk to let them stay together.
Once the foal was about a month old, then I let the gelding back with her and her baby and everything was fine. He turned out to be a really good "baby sitter". |
kelly
Posted From: 216.208.58.190
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 01:58 am: |
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Yes, that is what I thought I should do.
She could probably live without him for a little while. and once the foal comes it will be her priority, and not him.
thanks for the advice
wish me luck  |
Jane T.
Posted From: 208.6.56.254
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 09:28 am: |
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Kelly, I had a mare that had a gelding buddy that was as close as you describe. When she was about a month from delivery I separated them but they could see each other and she did not fret at all. I think as the mares get closer they become introspective and I think you will find as I did that as long as she can see him she will be fine. I agree completely with Sandy it is best for them all. Good luck I hope you have a grand baby. |
kelly
Posted From: 64.228.12.99
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 09:43 pm: |
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Thank you so much Jane!
I hope I have a wonderful healthy foal and quick labour for my poor little mare too
I feel sorry for her little legs carrying that big belly around (she's a 14h qh) |
Sandy
Posted From: 64.158.64.147
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 05:24 pm: |
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Kelly,
Best wishes for you and your little mare. I have a 14.2hh Appaloosa mare that foaled this year, and I couldn't believe the size of her baby! I was so amazed that this big filly had come out of that little mare!
The filly is now 6 weeks old, and both mama and baby are doing great..
Let us know when your baby arrives! |
kelly
Posted From: 64.228.11.96
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 08:41 pm: |
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ok, i will keep you posted
she has had a small bag for about 4 weeks now, and getting softer in the tailhead.
her "due date" isnt until july31
thats IF she reads the calendar right. haha
her attitude hasnt changed much, but i will be separating her from her gelding buddy next week, so she can get used to being on her own for awhile before the foal comes.
i will keep you all posted if any new progress develops.
Ive only had her for 2 yrs. and I dont know her foaling history, just that she has had 2 other foals
thanks to you all for the posts
Sandy how big do you think your filly will get? was the stud very big?
the stud i used was 14.3,
my mares sire was 16hh!
I couldnt believe that when i heard it,
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Sandy
Posted From: 64.157.23.85
| | Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 05:33 pm: |
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Kelly,
The stud that my little mare was bred to is 15.2hh. When I measured the cannon bone of her filly the result showed that the filly should reach a mature height of 15.1hh. But that can always go 1 or 2 inches either way I've found. Also I have a yearling filly that is out of this same mare and stallion and as a yearling this filly is already 14hh.
This same little 14.2hh mare has a full brother who is 16.1hh. So I know what you mean about being surprised! |
Joanna
Posted From: 12.174.184.127
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 11:29 pm: |
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How do you measure a cannon bone? |
Spotted Bandit
Posted From: 4.227.172.20
| | Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 09:52 pm: |
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You measure on the front of the front leg starting at the indentation in the knee and measure down to the top of the hoof. Whatever inches you get equals the hands and add an inch.
14 1/2 inches = 14.2hh + another inch, so 14.3hh.
15 inches = 15hh + 1 inch, so 15.1hh.
But I have found that the horse's mature height can be + or - an inch from those measurements. |
Joanna
Posted From: 216.47.48.178
| | Posted on Friday, October 01, 2004 - 10:38 pm: |
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When is the best time to measure? In other words, how old is too old? |
Spotted Bandit
Posted From: 4.227.133.27
| | Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 05:45 pm: |
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I don't think there is an age limit, because the cannon bone never changes size from the time a horse is born until maturity.
At least that is what I have been told. And it seems to be the case, because I have even measured my adult horse's cannon bones just to see if it does reflect their height, and it seems to be pretty close. |
