Update on Aurora

[MiLo Minis]

Last night just before 10 pm I took a peek at Aurora on the camera. I had been keeping an eye on her but as she wasn't due to foal till March 20th I wasn't keeping a really close eye on her just yet. I had been watching for signs of foaling but she didn't present any. When I looked at her last night she was down with a red bag coming out. I jumped into my boots and ran for the barn. By the time I got there the foal was completely delivered and still inside the bag. I ripped it off and picked him up by his heels and slapped his sides, stuck my finger down his throat and tried AR on him. There were no signs at all of life. He was a beautiful black and white pinto colt with high white stockings on the back, little white socks on the front, a big flash of white on either side of his barrel and a little star on his forehead.

I gave Aurora a couple cc's of Banamine and took care of the placenta and foal. She is doing fine and eating and pooping well. She has only a tiny bit of a bag that came up last night and doesn't seem at all uncomfortable. I think this is a case of God knows best but I am still very sad that I couldn't bring you better news.

 

[KanoasDestiny]

Such sad news...for all involved. Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how hard we try, terrible things still happen. :no: My heart goes out to you, Bob and of course Aurora.

 

[lyn_j]

So sorry for the loss of Auroras baby... He sounded lovely. Sounds like a premature placenta separation , maybe there was an infarct that caused separation. Was there a dark spot on the placenta? She may have had something cooking in there.

Lyn

 

[kaykay]

this is so sad and im so sorry. I know her owner is probably very heartbroken. thanks so much for taking care of her.

 

[lvponies]

Oh no!! I am so sorry!!

 

[EnJay]

I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your mare....

 

[lilhorseladie]

Oh I had hoped for better news for both you and Bob. I am happy Aurora is doing well, but so sad about the baby.

 

[Horse-Cow-Gal]

I have been on the forum everyday.... waiting for an update. Sorry its such sad news. Take care to you all.

 

[lilfoot]

As I said earlier Lori, thanks for being there for Aurora

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We are all saddened by this news but Mother Nature knows best sometimes.

It just wasn't Aurora's time to be a mom.

{{{Hugs going out to Aurora, Lori & Bob}}}

 

[stormo41]

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to all of of the people and horses involved.

 

[MBhorses]

:no: My heart goes out to you all and the mare. I sure the colt was very nice one.

prayers coming you all way.

melissa

 

[Tammie]

Oh! what sad news. I'm terribly sorry, Bob for the loss of your foal, I knew you were lookings so forward to. I'm glad Aurora is doing fine. You will be in my prayers.

Tammie~

 

[Becky]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this for all involved. I agree with Lynn that it may well have been an infection causing the red bag and likely having her go into labor early. Prayers to everybody.

 

[Warpony]

Oh, what sad news... hugs for everyone involved....

 

[Fred]

Sad news, sounds like he would have been beautiful. ((((Hugs)))) to Aurora and Bob and thanks to Lori.

 

[miniapp]

I am SO SORRY to hear of the loss... my condolences to Aurora, Bob, Tonto and Lori.. I know how much this foal meant to everyone.... :no:

I hope that Aurora gets to feeling better soon... please give her a big hug from me, ok?

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Suzy Hooper

Show Horses by Suzy

Fresno, CA

 

[backwoodsnanny]

Sorry to all the people involved in this and most especially ((((HUGS)))) for Aurora

 

[Devon]

I am so so so so sorry Bob. I think mother nature knew she wasnt ready to be a momma. Im glad shes ok and I hope the best for you tonto, aurora ,and lori. I hope to see you soon

: I am so sorry bob. And Lori.

 

[AppyLover2]

Oh Bob, I'm sooo sorry!! Lori you were an angel to help poor Aurora. I wish this could have had a happy ending, but hopefully next time things will go better.

 

[Irish Hills Farm]

Sorry for your loss Bob. I know you were truly excited about this foal. Lori my condolences to you as well.