December photos/Equine Affaire: On Target Miniature 2012 foals

[targetsmom]

Yes, Mira is in the right stall. I have a bit of trouble with the orientation myself, because one cam is in the BACK of Toffee's stall and the other is in the FRONT of Mira's stall next door. But the cam in Mira's stall was the outside cam just rotated 180 degrees and it was perfect on the first try! Sox can sometimes be seen just outside the door to Toffee's stall, which now has a stall screen instead of a solid door so the girls can see each other. As soon as a foal arrives in either stall, stalls screens will come off and doors will be closed. Won't affect your view at all though!!!

Thanks all! I am off to tossing and turning again.... with pager, phone, and cell phone nearby.

 

[cassie]

get some sleep

I am watching and will send give you a call if I see anything.Mira doing a little butt rubbing at the moment, she is certainly not comfy looking

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

If anyone has time and see's one of them getting ready, will you text me? 314.415.0050. Thanks!! I'm going to try and watch but I have to work tomorrow so may not make it all night. Thansk!

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Take a deep breath Mary. All will be just perfect. We're all sending prayers and positive thougths to you and all three of your lovely mares. Hugs to you!

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Toffee doing LOTS of butt rubbing. She's not happy at the moment.

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

1:30 cam time. Mira laying down sternal, Toffee resting standing. Need to get some shuteye. anyone else watching?

 

[Eagle]

Sorry Parmela, I was catching up on the threads. Yes I am here and watching for a while before I take Alby to school.

2.25am Mira is now standing and they are both quiet

 

[cassie]

sorry Parmela I'm watching too just haven't been posting... Mira standing with her butt to the wall... Toffe grazing her stable 2:30am

Morning Renee

 

[targetsmom]

Someone just set an alarm off but can't even tell who, as all is quiet. Not looking comfy, but quiet.

 

[cassie]

hmmm really? like the barn alarm? or one of the horses set it off?

they have been quiet all night, uncomfy as you say but quiet...

I beleive Toffee was down earlier but everything else seems fine. how annoying that thye woke you lol brats!

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Really? I'm still hanging around, but didn't see one down flat. Mira has gone sternal a couple of times, but that's all I saw. weird...

OK, now I"m going to bed!!!lol

 

[AnnaC]

3.20am and Mira just shot to her feet - something (another horse?) just walked passed her stall, caught her unawares bless her! Toffee just doing a bit of circling in her door corner, but all seems calm.

 

[Eagle]

5.50am Toffee is quiet by her door but Mira is holding up the wall with her booty

6.35am and all is quiet so I am signing out now

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Well, another night of uneventfullness (is that even a word???) so maybe tonight???

Any changes in udder, rear ends or otherwise Mary?

 

[targetsmom]

Thanks all! I don't see any obvious changes today but have not checked milk yet. I can't think what I would do different at this point if one tested "ready" other than go nuts and we know they can test ready for DAYS! But I will check later. I did notice Mira holding up the wall almost every time I looked last night. Her best buddy (gelding Cowboy) is right outside the stall, but the other horse out there is the new mare (Dancer) she hasn't really met. But this morning I noticed Mira was sharing her hay with Dancer under the stall screen and for Mira to share food with anyone is almost unheard of. We are very careful getting her in and out of the stall.

I posted this on the Mare Stare message board and should add it here:

I hope you will call if you see anyone down or looking close. Remember that even with the alarm (30 second delay) it will take us a minute or two to finish getting dressed and out to the barn - stopping for the foaling kit on the way. If you see us in trouble and you think you can help (and I am not already on the phone) please call the second number (cell phone). And the last thing we will think about is triggering the Barn Alarm, so if anyone can do that we would appreciate it.

Thank you all!

 

[Eagle]

Keep repeating, "This year is going to be a piece of cake" and take a deep breath

Unfortunately I will not be around for the rest of the week at night to help you watch, I have the kids home for Easter

I will try my best to pop in but I would rather you know not to rely on me until the monsters go back to school next Monday (your Sunday night)

I personally would be careful about encouraging people to call you during the birth, there are lots of weirdos out there! Just let the experienced breeders that are your friends know that you would appreciate their help if things get difficult. JMHO

Renee

 

[MeganH]

I will try to watch as much as I can during the day. We are in the same time zone I think so I won't be watching at night unless I happen to be up watching Laney for some reason. I will try to keep your cam up too.

I personally would be careful about encouraging people to call you during the birth, there are lots of weirdos out there!

I would love to hear stories from anyone who had encounters with weirdos calling who were watching their cam lol.. or are you saying some people may give very wrong advice? Please explain

 

[Eagle]

I just think it would be better to keep the lines free in case Mary needs to call the vet or a friend. Anyway she won't need to cos the girls are going to foal just fine

 

[targetsmom]

Luckily I have a very good friend who lives just up the road and was absolutely wonderful during one of our foaling disasters. And our vet lives on the next street and saved Max for us 5 days later. But I won't need to stay one the phone long with either of them. And I so hope you are right that this year three will be the charm. and we won't need to call anyone. But just in case... and I can always hang up. The people who have called from Mare Stare have always been very helpful.

Anyone watch the stall cleaning? Cowboy loves to supervise.

 

[AnnaC]

LOL!! Mary - there's nothing like getting all close up and personal in one stall!! Who was the forth little one??