December photos/Equine Affaire: On Target Miniature 2012 foals

[targetsmom]

Thank you all! Can you tell we are enjoying this 4-H experience too?

ETA: Forgot to mention that I even gave a recap of Bonnie Fogg's (animal communicator) "reading" of Ruby last month! They likely won't forget that either.

OK, back to the pregnant mares... well Mira anyway. Just checked her udder and it seems to be about as full as it can get. No, I did not take a pH, but when I touched a teat, the milk started coming out. It is not quite what I would call "sticky" (my criterion for foaling very soon) but I would not be surprised at anything. Just sayin'......

 

[targetsmom]

Her vulva is pretty stretched and relaxed (I forgot to check color tonight) and I can lift her tail straight up. I admit I do not get this "V" thing because Sox, who is just starting to bag up has a very distinct "V" but close to her front end. Toffee and Mira seem to have lost the "V" shapes they had a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Becky]

Oh so exciting!! I'm heading to bed, but I hope there is a new foal report in the morning!

 

[Eagle]

3.00am and all is quiet.

HAPPY EASTER

 

[AnnaC]

Sounds as though a great time was had by all yesterday - you do a fantastic job with the kids Mary, such a great experience for them.

3.30am and both girls playing at being statues - come on Mira, we need a Bunny Baby!

 

[Eagle]

5.40am cam time all is quiet and I have to go to lunch. I hope the girls behave until you wake up

 

[targetsmom]

Thanks all- good thing we don't have any plans for Easter, isn't it?

ETA: New question - what in the world does THIS mean?? When I let the horses out just now and put Mira back with the other 2 mares, she positively STRUTTED over to Toffee (as well as a very pregnant mare can strut), with her neck arched, tail elevated, and nickering, almost like a stallion. She looked like a million bucks and of course I didn't have a camera on me. But what does it mean??? Other than "WOW, can she look great"???

 

[Eagle]

She could be having a colt and her hormones are going crazy!

 

[MeganH]

Cam went out for me. Praying

ray

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

God, please protect Mira and her baby and guide Mary.

 

[MeganH]

YAY! I think it just said Filly!

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Thank goodness the baby is out and all appears well. Continued prayers for foal and Mira!

 

[targetsmom]

I guess we got an answer about what it meant... It was a dystocia - just like the one that turned into a fetotomy in 2009 when we were going to give up, and just like 5 days after that when Mira had Max. But our vet - that took two tried to reach on his cell phone- saved the day just like he did with Max. A very tight fit. What he did was insert a tube in the windpipe so Mira couldn't push, which helped to fix the foot that was back. Peter was recently recognized as CT VET of the Year and we agree!!!

Filly - not sure of color and don't care - Looooong legs and seems healthy.

 

[Eagle]

Omg I am crying and have goose pimples all over! I am so happy for you.

So 1 down 2 more to go

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Wonderful news Mary! I'm so beyond happy for you. Now two more healthy foals and mums to go!!

 

[MeganH]

SO glad! Congrats!!! Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[Eagle]

The Easter bunny did good cos we had 2 healthy babies last night here on our board and the day isn't over yet

 

[targetsmom]

We couldn't be happier with this filly who has a 7.5" cannon bone!! She has a strong sucking reflex and is looking for the milk bar but her legs are so long she needs to stoop down. Anyone have any suggestions??? I did give her a few ccs of colostrum and will keep that up.

 

[vickie gee]

Congrats Mary. Thank goodness for your wonderful vet.

Easter foals are special indeed. I got my first healthy foal Easter 2 yrs ago (J R aka Jailhouse Rockin in Memphis). It was exhiliarating! He was born before 4 am and I was so hyper I still managed to get to church.

 

[Eagle]

If you are having trouble feeing her Mary you could try this

sorry I couldn't resist it. Try not to worry mum and foal will get it sorted out soon.