How big was Snickers belly when the foal went sideways? Hang in there, I think this is the most frustrating, crazy making thing I've ever done with horses, it goes on so long without any idea what's going to happen.
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Pitter Patter
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She was pretty big. About 10 minutes later, baby flip flopped the other direction again. Probably just trying to get comfortable I guess. Snickers is a bigger than my other minis. The father is smaller, I think even smaller than my stallion. Maybe the baby will show as smaller too? Not sure.How big was Snickers belly when the foal went sideways? Hang in there, I think this is the most frustrating, crazy making thing I've ever done with horses, it goes on so long without any idea what's going to happen.
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I literally just plopped it up in a ponytail as it’s so poofy you can’t see her belly with it down lol Ah a braiding book sounds great! I used to love getting the horses all pretty for showing (haven’t done that in a lot of years though!)
Pitter Patter
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Yes
I would think that there’s a good chance Pepper is too then, as Snickers is and they’re from the same place and same herd - given that Snickers was obviously exposed to a stallion, if she and Pepper were in together then it stands to reason that the stallion got to Pepper too (though of course she may not have caught/could have slipped the foal) I may be wrong of course being a newbie to this part of owning horses, but those are my thoughts.
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That's great, you know the little one is still doing well 
. Have you been able to see any changes in her back end? Izzy is about 34 inches, Ollie was about 10lbs when he was born and has finished at 28inches and very fine build, I have no idea about his dad. The foal could easily be smaller I would think. Poor Snickers, it sounds like she has an active munchkin too.
I agree with Jodie about Pepper.
. Have you been able to see any changes in her back end? Izzy is about 34 inches, Ollie was about 10lbs when he was born and has finished at 28inches and very fine build, I have no idea about his dad. The foal could easily be smaller I would think. Poor Snickers, it sounds like she has an active munchkin too.I agree with Jodie about Pepper.
Pitter Patter
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I didn't think she could be much longer 2 months ago!
She has to just be waiting on the munchkin to give the green light. She's been fussy the last few nights between 8-10, that's the same timing as when I thought she was in labor a few weeks ago. Izzy did that, she was fussy around the same time she foaled for a few weeks leading up to it. I'm hoping it's only days more for Tilly not weeks, but it would be wonderful if she would stick to that timing. I got the tiniest drop to test this morning and her ph is still up at 7.8/8. Still cranky, the other two have learned to just move out of her way, hahaha! Didn't get a storm last night but they're still saying it's coming so maybe she'll think a storm tonight would be perfect
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She has to just be waiting on the munchkin to give the green light. She's been fussy the last few nights between 8-10, that's the same timing as when I thought she was in labor a few weeks ago. Izzy did that, she was fussy around the same time she foaled for a few weeks leading up to it. I'm hoping it's only days more for Tilly not weeks, but it would be wonderful if she would stick to that timing. I got the tiniest drop to test this morning and her ph is still up at 7.8/8. Still cranky, the other two have learned to just move out of her way, hahaha! Didn't get a storm last night but they're still saying it's coming so maybe she'll think a storm tonight would be perfect
.She came in tonight looking like a BIG mud ball . Everything looks the same but she's testing at 7 tonight. Anyone want to take a guess on whether she'll go back up, stay there for a while or drop fast and foal tonight? I'm voting for drop fast and foal tonight but so far my votes haven't been counted so we'll see.
. Everything looks the same but she's testing at 7 tonight. Anyone want to take a guess on whether she'll go back up, stay there for a while or drop fast and foal tonight? I'm voting for drop fast and foal tonight but so far my votes haven't been counted so we'll see. 
elizabeth.conder
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She came in tonight looking like a BIG mud ball
That’s awesome! You said her history indicated that she finishes getting ready last minute right? I’d definitely be anxious to see what happens tonight. Ive seen one mare drop from 8.4 to 6.8 in 18 hrs and foal 1-2 hrs later. So you never know. She was checking every 2-4 hrs at that stage plus had her on camera. Saying that though I’ve seen some take weeks to drop lol.
Yes, from what I've been able to piece together she finishes getting ready fast at the end, sometimes within an hour or two. I didn't have anyone say they had checked the pH though so ?? Fingers crossed and watching closely.
elizabeth.conder
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24 hours sounds GREAT to me!! Here's hoping!!!!!!
Pitter Patter
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Fingers crossed for you and Tilley tonight! Farrier was here today to do everyone's feet. I asked him what he thought. He looked at their undercarriages and asked me what made me think Snickers was pregnant?! Yikes! Of course little one lying lengthwise again and just decided not to move at all! He asked me if I palpated either of them and I said no because they are too small. just shrugged and said he didn't think so. Depressing, but there are changes and I am sure about Snickers. What i'm not sure about is how far along she is! no udder changes tonight but still "puffy". Come on Tilley! We need some inspiration!!
Farrier was here today to do everyone's feet. I asked him what he thought. He looked at their undercarriages and asked me what made me think Snickers was pregnant?! Yikes! Of course little one lying lengthwise again and just decided not to move at all! He asked me if I palpated either of them and I said no because they are too small. just shrugged and said he didn't think so. Depressing, but there are changes and I am sure about Snickers. What i'm not sure about is how far along she is! no udder changes tonight but still "puffy". Come on Tilley! We need some inspiration!!If it makes you feel any better the guy that owns the local feed/tack store was here last week delivering bedding. He bred for years. I asked him about Tilly and his answer was 'are you sure she's in foal?'.Fingers crossed for you and Tilley tonight!
You know she is, I'm just happy you already bought baby blankets in case, the little one might be a while. Or, if she looked pretty big when he/she was sideways then she could just be one that gets ready fast. Either way it's crazy making, hang in there.Tilly came in dragging on the end of the lead and has her top lip stuck out like when they get a scratch. The drop of milk I got looks like milk now. No changes in how she looks tonight BUT her pH is back to 8. If I wasn't for the pH I would say she's good to go so...... I'll be checking every 1/2 hour from now on, so much for sleep. I figure if the pH can jump around as fast as it is she can drop and go any time too.
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