staceyryder
Active Member
If she has not had a season since her last foal then a) there is no way she could be in foal now as would have to be in season to conceive and b) there would definitely be something very very wrong with her if not cycling which could be explained by the unknown mass the vet may have felt. If this is all the case I would honestly not be hesitating to have her looked at by a true repro specialist. As much speculation and advice as can be given on here, no one is either a vet or seen her in person and so you really need to get a specialist to come and look - even if it means travelling her to them if you are this worried.
She has not shown any 'normal' behavioural changes to indicate she has had a season for certain during her time with me (jan 2011) which could suggest she may be in foal. Although previous owners have stated she has not had a season since foaling with her first offspring, im sure you can appreciate that often you do have to be open minded with the information that is sometimes given from previous owners as not be naive.
The vet has assured me that not having a season after foaling however in cases are very normal and sometimes the mares system just needs restarting, although it is unconcerning. However considering the facts and knowing that before i bought this mare she was taken on trial to people who wanted her for breeding from their stallion at home - it seems unlikey they would have considered trailing her if they were concerned she had not had a cycle and would therefore not take to the stallion in question.
I have been advised by the reproduction specialist that i have coming out to examine my mare to wait until the end of the month to note any changes in my mares attitude/behaviour/interests in all traits so that all things can be considered during the visit.
Given all of the information regarding my mare i have been advised by the specialist that it is unlikey there is not something very serious wrong as suggested, which explains the inimmediate intervention.
I have not hesitated to schedule this appointment or seek proffesional advice and if advised by a vet that it was a matter of urgency for her to be seen i would like to feel that i have put across that i would not hesitate to take such action.
She is not displaying any worrying symptoms that such a mass if not a foal is causing her ill health momentarily.
Although i know nobody on this forum is a vet or can give professional advice as such - it is also nice to have peoples varied opinions given their horse ownership experience on my mares situation.
I will repost if my mare does foal or give details of the through examination she will be receiving from the reproduction specialist.
I hope not to have offended with this post or equally portrayed i have used this forum to diagnose my mares discussed issues - as this is very far from the truth. All the interest i have received has been kindly appreciated.