bad start to our foaling season as well

[ohmt]

We lost a silver black blanketed appaloosa filly yesterday and a silver black appaloosa colt today. Both a month early. Yesterdays was a dystocia-the mare was a maiden but she is doing very well. The filly had one foot forward and she came out easily but we couldn't revive her. The vet said the mare had plenty of room for the birth and maneuvering and she had no internal damage.

The one today was an older experienced broodmare who had a red bag birth. She had the colt quickly and easily but his cord was twisted around him and despite my efforts I could not get him breathing. He was perfectly formed but too early.

A sad start to foaling season, but I am VERY thankful that it wasn't worse. The mares are doing great so far.

We have a few more foals due-but not until april. Please send prayers for the rest of our mares.

On a brighter note, my iowas little kernel son that i've been having trouble keeping weight on is very fat and sassy even after our bad winter. It was warmer today so i let him outside and he was full of energy

Maybe i'll still get my little buckskin filly from him.

 

[iowa]

So sorry to hear about your lost foals. Some years seem to be worse than others and I pray that the remainder of your mares have no further trouble and healthy little foals.

 

[Carolyn R]

I am so sorry to hear about this double whammy.

I think it is wonderful that so many have come forward to rely on their forum families when these things happen. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you.

It is so true that everyone needs to start somewhere, but it is so important that the reality of what can go wrong is out there for everyone to see.

 

[topnotchminis]

I am so sorry for the loss of your foals. I hope the rest of this season goes better for you.

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

So sorry for your losses. It's so heartbreaking. I hope your mares continue to do well. Hugs to you and hoping you get your buckskin filly.

 

[Knottymare]

I am so sorry.

I'll be praying for no more losses.

Does anyone know why minis seem to have more trouble with foaling? Or does it just seem that way?

 

[Mona]

I am so very sorry for your double loss. No, it's sure not a good way to start the year. Hopefully all will go well for you and your mares from here on in.

 

[eagles ring farm]

I'm soo sorry 2 losses 2 days in a row

how hard

wishing the rest of your season a happy one

 

[bannerminis]

So sorry to read about the loss of your little babies but glad to hear your mares are doing well. I hope the rest of your foaling season goes well for you and your mares

 

[Connie P]

So very sorry for your double loss.

((( ))) It is so hard to wait so long for our precious little wee ones only to have them taken from us. I am sending many prayers that the remainder of your foaling season brings you healthy, happy babies.

 

[Jill]

I'm so sorry! Thank goodness your mares are doing well and I am looking especially forward to your pictures and happy news when you other mares foal in April.

 

[Julie/Azariah]

I am so sorry. It just seems that there are so many this year. I am so glad that your mares are doing well.

Praying for the rest of your mares and you as you await healthy foals!

 

[Make A Wish Miniatures]

I am sorry for your loss,A terrible start to foaling season.I pray that all the rest will have easy births and beautiful foals.

 

[ohmt]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It's always so hard to start off the foaling season like this, but our mares are ok and that's what i'm always most concerned about. It seems quite a few people are having a rough start this year and I am thankful for such wonderful friends here for us to come to.

Thank you all again.

 

[Holly at WhiteTailsMinis]

Sending my thoughts and prayers for the rest of your mares! So sorry for your loss.

 

[HGFarm]

I am so sorry to hear you are having troubles too... It's just awful. Praying that you also will have the rest of the foaling season go by with no more bad luck!!

 

[palsminihorses]

Ohhhhh My! I'm so sorry to hear about your two losses! Sending prayers your way that the rest of your mares foal without problems. And I'm glad to hear that both mares are doing well.

Our first foal arrived with really bad front legs. It's such a shame, as he is a beautiful buckskin, snowcap appaloosa. We had his legs x-rayed, and the vet put splints on him for 9 days. He's doing better and will make a lovely pet for someone to love.

Pam

 

[supaspot]

Im so sorry , losing two so close together must be very hard to take

I am so sorry.

I'll be praying for no more losses.

Does anyone know why minis seem to have more trouble with foaling? Or does it just seem that way?

Im not sure that they do have more problems than other horses , the thing is when it does go wrong theres alot less room in there to put it right

 

[minie812]

Wow...what a double whammy. I sure hate hearing more sad news. Seems alot of us are starting out bad this year. We lost a colt a month ago it was a month early to a twisted cord. Hugs to you and glad the mares are fine.

 

[Genie]

That's a sad way to start but if the mares are fine, that's a blessing.

Seem to be hearing of quite a few cord problems and early births this year.

We'll pray for the rest of your foalings to be problem free. When you have a bad start it seems to be even a bigger worry for subsequent births.....as if it's not bad enough.