You have me laughing and that's such a good thing!!! You're fitting in just fine!!
One thing I always tell myself, is that these little minis are not really "natural" in size. They were downsized through breeding, and along with that came the birthing problems. Kind of like the Persian cats who are bred for big, wide heads -- that their momma's can't deliver, and is it bull dogs that have more cesarean sections than natural births. The more people interfere with nature, the more problems these poor animals have.
My rule of thumb is WATCH from outside the stall -- keeping a close eye on progress, and let nature take it's course when possible. If mare's get plenty of exercise right up to foaling, they seem to have an easier time, as their muscles are in condition for labor. Only when something doesn't "feel" right should you move to help out! Many will foal without problems, but we just want EVERY baby safely on the ground, and since we KNOW that the minis can have a hard time of it, you just want to be prepared to help if and when it becomes necessary.
Size doesn't matter either. My two smallest mares -- less then 28" -- used to pop out babies within "seconds" it seemed. Six pushes and there was a healthy foal on the ground. Then a couple of my 34" mares had dystocia's involving feet folded, heads down, a breech, a backwards foal, one leg and that was all, etc. The key is to train yourself on what steps you can take to assist the little momma should she need you!
Hopefully, all you will get to do is WATCH!!! (and then play!!!)
Although, while we are on the topic... anyone else start sympathy cravings with their prego minis? I cannot keep those cheep $1 frozen pizzas in the house!!!!
