On Target Miniatures - foal updates December 2014

At 7.8, I'd think we have some time too, Mary -- but then the mare that foaled here the other day went from 7.4 for foaling in 4 hours! It's still unbelievable to me!!

So, we're noting her change in behavior not laying down. Note to file! I love watching for the changes to add to the "signs". Looking good!

 

[targetsmom]

LOL Diane - I know the pH can change fast but I figure if I check at 10 PM and it's still high I can sleep for 3-4 hours without an alarm, especially when I have been waking up every couple of hours anyway. And Missy's foal gives me hope that Dancer will foal someday...

 

Yup! She'll foal.....of that we can be sure! Sounds like you have a good sleeping arrangement worked out with Renee and Cassie, so hopefully you're getting some sleep!

Can't wait to see these foals!

 

[targetsmom]

Cassie & Renee (and any other watchers I don't know about) are the best!!!

 

[targetsmom]

Well, since this is a "chat" board and I know you LOVE pictures, I thought I would let you know what we were up to this afternoon. A year ago we were right in the middle of foaling season with Bunny & Clyde on the ground and still waiting for Sox to foal Snappy on 4/26. A year later, here is Sox in her new role. Today was the second time hooked to the cart and she is doing great. We also jumped her today but photo is from last week with a 4-Her. She is now 13 years old and has had NINE pregnancies. Training started after Snappy was weaned in late August. Her first Pinto show is one month from now (hear that Toffee & Dancer) although we won't try to drive her at that one.

 

Oh she looks fabulous Mary!!! Congratulations Sox on your new job!!!

 

[Eagle]

Three cheers for Sox

what a clever girl she is, she looks great driving. Thanks for sharing her Mary

 

[cassie]

Lol it's ok

hehe another safe baby on the ground well done to you

How are our precious girls tonight Mary? I'm back on foal watch today so you can get some good sleep

)

 

[cassie]

Wow go sox!! Looks like she is loving it!! What great fun! Makes me want to get the jumps back out with penny lol

 

[targetsmom]

Bedtime update: pH on Toffee's milk is still up 7.6-7.8 so I think we are safe for a few hours without the alarm. Of course Dancer is another story and glad her alarm seems to work!! Eyes appreciated anyway.

 

[cassie]

sounds like Toffee is progressing nicely

I'm keeping my eye on Dancer, will be heading out to do the banking and get some lunch shortly but otherwise I'm watching her well both of them of course lol.

 

[AnnaC]

1.10am and all looks quiet - Toffee snoozing by her door, Dancer down sternal with the occasional glances at her tummy?

 

[cassie]

both girls standing quietly, though Dancer is looking just a little uncomfortable, Toffee doing a little weight shifting but otherwise all is quiet

 

[Eagle]

3.00 am Toffee is down sternal, Dancer is stood quietly

 

[cassie]

3:39am toffee is back down sternal dancer is standing quietly

 

[cassie]

Dancer has just gone down sternal...

 

[cassie]

how are your girls tonight Mary?

 

[cassie]

Dancer down sternal 2:28am

rolling and back up

 

[Eagle]

3.15 am and they are both stood quietly

 

[Eagle]

4.15 am and the girls are still stood quietly

I have to go out now I am afraid. Sorry Mary