Again, I am confused....

[SunQuest]

Yes, in that area right around the tail. It is most obvious to either side of the tail. It is just a softening of the muscle tone. I have seen some horses really jello like, and others firmer, but in all cases, the muscle tone will change by the time the mare foals. So if you gently press and release, you can see the horse's muscles "wiggle" more than normal.

I tend to check in the approximate area that I put in green on your picture as you can see the area above where I gently press give more as foaling grows closer and this same area will move the tail where it joins the body.

 

[Bonny]

Thanks Sun!

Thats lower than I thought. I will post a video- yall tell me if its jelloish. I love digital cameras! Whatcha think?

first a few pics, it is looking softer to me. AND when I just tried to express some fluid it squirted everywhere! It was clear but the most I have ever gotten. Before it was just a few drops.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-15-08047.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-15-08050.jpg

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479...=7-15-08060.flv

 

[LAZY J MINIS]

My mares udder has never done anything like that from being in heat or the weather. And she has had 2 foals.

YOU CAN HAVE HER TESTED AFTER SHE IS ABOUT 4 MO. ALONG. SOME MAY NOT TEST POSITIVE UNTIL LATER. SOME MARES WILL SHOW IN THE SIDES AND OTHERS CARRY UNDERNEATH. SEVERAL OF MY MARES USUALLY DON'T SHOW UNTIL LATE IN PREGNANCY. KEEP WATCHING.

 

[weerunner]

That looks pretty squishy to me and she flicked her tail up and down, rather than side to side. I'm thinking were getting close, say a week or so.

 

[Keri]

Haha! Poor girl! She's probably wondering why you're probing and prodding her. Then all the photos! She's sure going to hide from you one day!!!!!

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

All seeems to be well here. I've been here, just woke up this morning and ended up so sick today I couldn't even post! Well I think I posted first thing and then bam! The 12 hour bug? Wierd!

Bonny, did you ever hear any thing about that Vet?

 

[Bonny]

I talked to my friend and the vet hasnt called her back I guess from what she says she is out of town a lot. So I am waiting.

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

Bonny, you are the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning! I always think about what might have transpired during the night.

Hope you're getting some rest!

 

[shelly]

Joyce,

How are you feeling? Hope your headache and tummy are better today

LisaF.,

Hope your migraine is goon too

Bonny,

Todays update is being anxiously awaited by all

MOCHA was bred to JOEY yesterday so keep your fingers crossed

Cookie is getting more and more interested in him so she should come around soon too

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

I'm much better Shelly, thank you!

LisaF I also hope you headache is gone! Every headache I have are migraines. I don't know what brought mine on yesterday.

Shelly, your mare is just more of a hussy than mine! hehehehe! Just kidding! Lets hope the filly fairy is good to us!!!

Bonny, it's time to rise and shine!!! Where are you?????

 

[shelly]

FILLY FAIRY-FILLY FAIRY

It's going to be a LONG 11 months wait

 

[Bonny]

Ok update this am- Nothing.

Everything looks and feels the same. Glad both Joyce and Lisa are feeling better! Shellylooking forward to this next 11 months with you!

I hope for some changes through the day and if there are I will let yall know!

I know I say this every day but I really am greatful for yall! I look forward to yalls opinions and comments!

Here are todays pics you can see what I mean that there is a standstill.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-16-08001.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-16-08004.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-16-08013.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-16-08012.jpg

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

Looking good!!

Do you think you have all your stuff you need for foaling, Bonny?

Maybe experienced people can make a list of "must haves"??? Just so you don't miss anything?

You never know.

 

[Bonny]

I started one from a book, I am going to put it out in the barn to keep it handy just in case.

This morning there was something different that I want to ask yall about.

Normally Bonny leaves me 4 piles of poo to clean in the morning. This morning she left me seven. And she also decided some time last night to destroy her stall, dragging the hose over the fence and halfway across the stall.

Silly Bonny.

It was odd to me that she left me so many presents to clean up!

 

[Bonny]

I just found a local mini breeder and he came to see Bonny.

He said she looks pregnant to him and that she isnt close to foaling I asked what close meant and he said 24-48 hrs! LOL I am thinking close as in weeks! Anyway he said he thinks about 6 weeks to go.

He also didnt feel the foal. So he did say the same that he thinks she is but it could be false to. But he did say that he has had many he couldnt feel.

So helpful but not.

 

[ontherisefarm]

My pregnant mares seem to go to the bathroom more often than my non preg. ones. Probably I am assuming because of a space issue internally with the foal taking up more room so it cant hang around inside..LOL

 

[SunQuest]

Humm. It has been my experience that the mares start to produce a bag as early as the last 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy. This is also what most experts say. But, many mares wait until a little closer to foaling time to produce a bag. This is very much a mare dependent thing, and with maidens you just don't know.

So, with that said, I would suspect that your mare has LESS than 6 weeks to go as you started to notice changes in her bag almost 2 weeks ago and have the pictures to prove it!

So I would say within the next month if you go by when she started to create a bag.

Glad that a breeder came and looked at her. Seeing in person is worth much more than pictures.

 

[Bonny]

Thanks again Sun! I guess thats true if she started 2 weeks ago.

I feel like this has been a long two weeks!

 

[Bonny]

Just curious what yall make of this. This pm her vulva looked wrinkly underneath and bulges in the middle.

the 14th:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-14-08007.jpg

tonight:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-16-08021.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-16-08042.jpg

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

I'm here, wish I could help.

You're doing a great job, Bonny! Hang in there!