Maple Hollow Farms Foaling Camera *New Pics :-D*

[bannerminis]

Another leggy boy and he is gorgeous

 

[2minis4us]

WOW ! I got to see him being born, what a little cutie ! So cool.

Is she cleaning him up ?

 

[AnnaC]

Many congratulations on the new colt!! Would love to se some pics when you have time.

 

[palsminihorses]

Darn! I missed it! I was out cleaning stalls and taking pictures. Came back in and found out Ellie has a boy! Congrats! I'm not able to pull up the cam right now. Will try again.

 

[palsminihorses]

Okay, I got the cam up. It looks like he has wonderful coloring!! Will look forward to pictures later.

 

[Eagle]

Ellie must be part donkey judging by how she is roughing up baby

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Wooo that was my most nervous foaling experience so far! Baby was presented normally but it was TIGHT!!! Once she got past his head it was easy but getting the head out was the hard part. And to answer Sandy B, normally a proven mare doesnt need that much pulling but Ellie is only 30" tall and a maiden mare so she was much tighter than one that has done it over and over. It is a STUNNING buckskin pinto colt with TWO blue eyes!!!!!!!!!! No appy, Ellie is a black pinto with one blue eye and daddy is MT our buckskin pinto son of Double Destiny. And a couple pics for all my watchers! Will hopefully get better ones when he is dry. I gave him some milk by syringe since she is cramping so bad so he can get some nourishment while she calms down and gets used to being a mom.

 

[2minis4us]

Poor Ellie, I hope she feels better soon. She seems so agitated.

 

[little lady]

Thanks for the pics! He sure is a looker!!! Sure hope she gets to feeling better soon.

 

[Eagle]

Thanks for the pics, I was dieing to see him up close

 

[palsminihorses]

Ohhhh, buckskin pinto!! Love it! And he has a beautiful head too!

 

[2minis4us]

OMG, he is SO CUTE !

 

[Becky]

Aww, congrats! I missed the birth. Out taking care of my own horses. He sure is a colorful little guy. Hopefully, mom will settle down soon. Has she had some Banamine? That would help take the edge off.

I agree with everything you said about maidens. Tight!! I've had to pull hard to get heads out. Generally, once the head is through, the rest of the foal progresses normally.

Looking forward to seeing more pictures later.

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Well he passed his meconium and nursed! Ellie did get banamine and I do think it has helped some, she is at least trying to be a good mom, just not sure of herself yet. He is going to be a spitfire but with her as mom its not surprising! LOL! I am in love with this colt and yes did want a colt from this cross since I knew it would be small! He will probably be around 30" maybe a hair shorter. He is a nice rich buckskin color though with about 50/50 color/white and of course his big beautiful BLUE eyes!!! LOVE! He has a great dish with the tiniest little muzzle. Legs already upright and straight and long and refined. Can you tell I kinda like him??? hehehe

 

[Eagle]

I like him too

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Ellie says "would you leave us alone" ROFL!

 

[Sandy B]

Yeah! Close up pictures! Woohooo! A buckskin pinto with 2 blue eyes!! He is a doll and Ellie is doing good as a first time mom. I was so nervous for you and thanks for explaining what happened. You seemed so calm all the while momma was really struggling there to get the lil guy out, yet you did a great job going with the flow while she was rolling around. Kudos to you!

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

O forgot to mention too that shouldnt be long for the next one! Mars has wax beads on her nipples with a nice full/hard udder! She normally doesnt wait long after getting a big udder but this year hasnt been normal so not going to guess when she will foal LOL! She is carrying a Monte baby so cross your fingers for lots of spots and of course a live healthy baby!

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Yeah! Close up pictures! Woohooo! A buckskin pinto with 2 blue eyes!! He is a doll and Ellie is doing good as a first time mom. I was so nervous for you and thanks for explaining what happened. You seemed so calm all the while momma was really struggling there to get the lil guy out, yet you did a great job going with the flow while she was rolling around. Kudos to you!

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Thanks! I learned really fast that it doesnt do any good to panic as that isnt going to help get the foal out! Just have to watch the mare so you can stay with her as they move so as to not hurt either of you. Also remember that when needing to reposition you have a lot more room when the mares are standing than laying down plus just easier to reach in for the better angle too.

 

[bannerminis]

He is very pretty and fab markings too.

Fingers crossed that Mars foals and maybe you even get a visit from the spotted filly fairy - All Hail The Spotted Filly Fairy