Mare ready to foal?

[cassie]

i Know I had to do it, for the foal... lol its not so bad... but I still dont like it

 

[Equuisize]

You are coming into spring there. The days are getting longer and she'll start shedding more, on her own.

With some elbow grease on your part, and it'll all look the same, before long.

If it was a surgical blade you used on her might take a bit longer but baby will be sure not to have to

'chew' his milk. LOL

 

[LittleRibbie]

Cassi, I use a 10 too and it is a good length IMO. Im sure Suzi looks just fine but I bet she's feeling great. And we both know your filly will be happy.

 

[cassie]

I used a 10# blade, but I didn't clip her all over... do you think I should?... she looks a little funny at the moment... I will be bringing her in, soon and you can decide...

she was THE BEST!!! just stood there eating her food while I clipped her, I love her so much she lets me do everything and doesn't make a fuss!!!

n thankyou everyone for your words of wisdom... my bro saw her and he was like "what did you do to Suzie she looks ridiculous... "

mean little bro...

 

[cassie]

she was shedding well enough on her own!!! lol had to clean the brush every 5 seconds lol

 

[anyssapark]

You'll be happy you did it Cassie

It can stop the foal swallowing the hair, which can cause a nasty blockage=colic

If she's shedding real bad, then the best thing was to clip her. She'll shed out and it will all be nice and even before long

 

[cassie]

Thankyou Renee

she doesn't look very pretty at the moment now, but as long as it helps the foal and I did the right thing I can put up with it... are your girls moulting like crazy?

I just run my hand along Suzie's tummy (well did before hehe) and I would get a handful of hair so I think Ive done the right thing hehe thankyou everyone!! Suz is starving so going out to feed her, might put a bit more straw down so she doesn't get cold tonight hehe she does still have coat on (its white ROFL) but hopefully make her more comfy

Thanks again everyone!!

Love to all of you!

 

[anyssapark]

I have a few girls that are shedding like crazy, but most have shed a fair bit, and then come to a bit of a stand still because of the cold change again.

I really dont think Fergie would cope with clippers, she is a bit of a jumpy girl, but luckily she has already lost a lot of her coat.

 

[Eagle]

You did what must of us would do Cassie so don't feel bad, she is to be a mum soon and that is all that matters now. As for your brother, well I have one of those too so I have total sympathy. (hugs)

Where are the photos to see all your hard work??????

 

[cassie]

lol morning Renee

thankyou, I'll have to take some tomorrow hehe or maybe tonight if I get time she was such a good girl for me

how are you this morning?

 

[Lindi-loo]

she looks fine Cassie and Im sure she feels better for it

 

[Wings]

I know the effect you mean Cassie, I used to do a partial clip on one of my boys since he used to get very sweaty while shedding. When you take them back down to their thin coat but keep the rest of the body thick it really throws off their natural lines! If Ashanti keeps shedding like she has been I'll be doing the same, I'm glad Suzie was a good girl for her makeover

 

[cassie]

Thanks Bree and Lindi!!

I'm going to go out there cos I don't know why the camera is so dark hmmm and I will try take some pics of her for you!

 

[AnnaC]

Hi and Bye! LOL!!

Been watching the lovely Suz, but now have to zoom to Cathy's to cover mares - one more gone off but the last two are now in!!

Catch you later.

 

[cassie]

hi and bye Anna

have a great day

you can really see her clipped area with the light back on... do you think its ok?

 

[cassie]

Suzie down flat 8:10pm showing off my awful clip job...

sorry everyone not a very good first try.

 

[cassie]

back up at 8:15pm not down long...

 

[cassie]

Night everyone going to get some sleep suzie has only been down once so far tonight n it wasn't for very long at all according to her standards... She hasn't been rolling as much recently do you think the foal might be in position or maybe just in a comfy position... Hmm

Thanks for watching!!

Love you all!

 

[Wings]

Twinky does a lot of rolling and rubbing to shed out her winter coat but I noticed as she got to the end of her last pregnancy she stopped rolling, I reckon it just gets too uncomfortable with that big lump in there!

Note to Suzie, guess what is the best way of getting back to comfortable rolling?

 

[MeganH]

Goodnight! I can't tell you've clipped her, Cassie. I'm sure she doesn't look as silly as you think