AmyMay
Situation normal
Meep.
Are you on livery or at home?
Do you have access to a stable?
Ring the sellers and say you want to return and be refunded???
Bought pony in foal?!!
- Thread starter Nikkimac23
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Meep.
Are you on livery or at home?
Do you have access to a stable?
Ring the sellers and say you want to return and be refunded???
nagblagger
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Don't panic... you have time, if she hasn't started bagging up yet, to think through your options.
1 - as Amymay said send her back.
2 - sell her
3 - keep her
If you decide you want to keep her there are a lot of knowledgeable people on here that can give you advice, you are not alone. Many have had a bogof, myself included.
What is your field, livery set up?
1 - as Amymay said send her back.
2 - sell her
3 - keep her
If you decide you want to keep her there are a lot of knowledgeable people on here that can give you advice, you are not alone. Many have had a bogof, myself included.
What is your field, livery set up?
Nikkimac23
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We are on livery she has a stable
i kind of don’t want her to go back in the risk of her getting in the wrong hands I have a feeling now they knew and if they can do that to her and a kid buying het first pony they aren’t the people she deserves
i kind of don’t want her to go back in the risk of her getting in the wrong hands I have a feeling now they knew and if they can do that to her and a kid buying het first pony they aren’t the people she deserves
Equi
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Oh well that’s a surprise!
AmyMay
Situation normal
nagblagger
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Exactly how i felt, when i told my mares old owner she was in foal they wanted to buy her back. The state she was in, no way!
Is she on individual turnout and is there a large field shelter or larger stable she could have?
Is she on individual turnout and is there a large field shelter or larger stable she could have?
Ambers Echo
Still wittering on
Goodness me, what an entry into pony ownership! But don't panic. You have time to figure it all out and it will all work out. Is your YO experienced and supportive? If both, then great. Talk to her first to see where she can foal down. Ideally in a big stable onto straw. Then out into a field on their own. If she is in the 3rd trimester, you can start adding some stud mix for vits and minerals.
We had a BOGOF foal last year to a new, novice owner. It was fine and the foal was sold for a nominal fee at weaning to someone local who is very experienced so it was a short term stress. And owner is now loving riding his mare and seeing his foal grow up via social media with no repsonsibility anymore.
We had a BOGOF foal last year to a new, novice owner. It was fine and the foal was sold for a nominal fee at weaning to someone local who is very experienced so it was a short term stress. And owner is now loving riding his mare and seeing his foal grow up via social media with no repsonsibility anymore.
Squeak
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Oh goodness, what a surprise! I have to admit, although I know next to nothing about foals/ foaling, that from the photos I didn't think she would be pregnant.
Others will give you far better advice than I can but there have been a few stories of BOGOFs on here that have had really happy endings and the foals have been much loved and enjoyed so hopefully it might be the same for you. I hope you manage to find someone that's knowledgeable and helpful and can help to take some of the stress and worry away for you.
Others will give you far better advice than I can but there have been a few stories of BOGOFs on here that have had really happy endings and the foals have been much loved and enjoyed so hopefully it might be the same for you. I hope you manage to find someone that's knowledgeable and helpful and can help to take some of the stress and worry away for you.
Nikkimac23
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Thank you everyone
the buyer has replied to my message as I told her we were getting the vet out and said she’s just busy with the horses and will get back to me
In all honesty although this is a huge palava for us and my daughter now has a pony she can’t ride for a while I’d rather take good care of her myself we already love her so much
yard owner has been amazing and says don’t worry we will be fine and get through it the other girl there has a lot of experience and I do have slot friends with horses one being a breeder - although I’ll be driving you mad with questions too
she has a stable and vet said it would be sufficient so that’s good he just said carry on as we are with day turn out and stabling at night (as of 1st nov)
paddock situation is that they all have sectioned areas with electric fences which prob isn’t ideal although again vet seemed to think ok - I’m going to move her to the corner so there are only 2 sides taped which I will charge to 3 tapes she currently only has one but is very respectful of the fence so hopefully foalie will follow suit
bet gave me a few tips and I’m a midwife so hoping that may be marginally useful and plan to do lots and lots of reading up
we don’t really want a youngster going forward so the plan will be to sell it on when the time comes good home will be more important than financially as I’m sure it will be sad parting with them
the buyer has replied to my message as I told her we were getting the vet out and said she’s just busy with the horses and will get back to me
In all honesty although this is a huge palava for us and my daughter now has a pony she can’t ride for a while I’d rather take good care of her myself we already love her so much
yard owner has been amazing and says don’t worry we will be fine and get through it the other girl there has a lot of experience and I do have slot friends with horses one being a breeder - although I’ll be driving you mad with questions too
she has a stable and vet said it would be sufficient so that’s good he just said carry on as we are with day turn out and stabling at night (as of 1st nov)
paddock situation is that they all have sectioned areas with electric fences which prob isn’t ideal although again vet seemed to think ok - I’m going to move her to the corner so there are only 2 sides taped which I will charge to 3 tapes she currently only has one but is very respectful of the fence so hopefully foalie will follow suit
bet gave me a few tips and I’m a midwife so hoping that may be marginally useful and plan to do lots and lots of reading up
we don’t really want a youngster going forward so the plan will be to sell it on when the time comes good home will be more important than financially as I’m sure it will be sad parting with them
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi 🥰
You sound like you have good support!
Im excited to see the ickle baby ?
not long to go and then your daughter can enjoy her pony ?
Im excited to see the ickle baby ?
not long to go and then your daughter can enjoy her pony ?
AmyMay
Situation normal
Sounds like you have support which is great.
Electric fencing is an absolute no, no. But it sounds as if everything else is going to help make it work.
Electric fencing is an absolute no, no. But it sounds as if everything else is going to help make it work.
nagblagger
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Now you know, and it sounds like the YO is supportive - are you a little bit excited? I know you said your OH would be angry, how is he?
Obviously we will want pictures and updates when she starts bagging up.
Another HHO foal !
Obviously we will want pictures and updates when she starts bagging up.
Another HHO foal !
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
Did the vet give an estimated age?
At least you now know and can plan. Hopefully your daughter will enjoy the adventure.
At least you now know and can plan. Hopefully your daughter will enjoy the adventure.
Nikkimac23
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Other half has actually been fine about it and my mums been supportive and had said she will help with the financial implications
vet did agree that she was probably around 4
I’m a little excited just worried that my daughter will loose interest in all the work now there’s no riding element and I’ll be run ragged - although she’s excited and already choosing baby names
vet did agree that she was probably around 4
I’m a little excited just worried that my daughter will loose interest in all the work now there’s no riding element and I’ll be run ragged - although she’s excited and already choosing baby names
nagblagger
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Everyone loves a baby (or foal). Glad your OH is ok and your mum is helping, that must be a relief. you will be the most popular livery.
I bet your OH will be interested and excited when its imminent, i got mine involved by suggesting names so he named the foal. We were lucky we were actually there at the birth, a very special moment.
I bet your OH will be interested and excited when its imminent, i got mine involved by suggesting names so he named the foal. We were lucky we were actually there at the birth, a very special moment.
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
I bet your daughter will love the foal to bits and be too busy with it to be bothered she can't ride for a while.
paddy555
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this was my BOGOF. 
as nagblagger says everyone loves a baby. Megan is around an hour old there, just got the standing bit.
as nagblagger says everyone loves a baby. Megan is around an hour old there, just got the standing bit.
Nikkimac23
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Flyermc
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Have you managed to find out who the dad might be?
LadyGascoyne
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@Nikkimac23 I’m sorry it wasn’t the news you were hoping for but I hope that you’re starting to get excited about it all.
I’m sure your daughter will be absolutely enchanted by the foal. Is there another pony on the yard that she might be able to borrow?
And the vet give you any thoughts on her hind conformation, and general maturity?
I suspect that having the time off to have the foal will do her a world of good, and post-weaning you will have a much more mature little horse.
I’m sure your daughter will be absolutely enchanted by the foal. Is there another pony on the yard that she might be able to borrow?
And the vet give you any thoughts on her hind conformation, and general maturity?
I suspect that having the time off to have the foal will do her a world of good, and post-weaning you will have a much more mature little horse.
Flyermc
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I dont know about this camera, but my neighbor has one that she watches her dog on, that links to her phone that works well? Might be a cheaper option?
Nikkimac23
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It’s just the fact it has to run in batter and 4g think that bumps the price up on them xx
Nikkimac23
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A little excited just very anxious
He vet did agree she was around 4
my main concern over her time off is that she was only backed this year and although she’s quiet as a lamb I worry we’re going to have to start from the beginning again which we don’t have any experience of - any thoughts on making this less of a challenge ?
Nikkimac23
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Nope
seller was meant to call me today she hasn’t and I suspect she will play the I don’t know card anyway seen as she’s denying all knowledge ?
Flyermc
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If they know that you arent going to return her, they might be more will to discus any possible dads!!
Caol Ila
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Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Look for a thread I started at the beginning of June 2021 titled "Should I hit the panic button?" If you want some light reading.
She had a foal about two weeks shy of her third birthday. Not ideal. I wasn't happy. But she foaled down without any drama, then wouldn't catch for about three weeks, which was also not ideal. But we all got through it. I did not keep the foal because I wanted two youngsters like a hole in the head. He was sold on weaning to my best friend.
Top photo is him as a wee baby, circa six weeks old. Bottom photo is one my friend sent me last week, a strapping yearling.
She had a foal about two weeks shy of her third birthday. Not ideal. I wasn't happy. But she foaled down without any drama, then wouldn't catch for about three weeks, which was also not ideal. But we all got through it. I did not keep the foal because I wanted two youngsters like a hole in the head. He was sold on weaning to my best friend.
Top photo is him as a wee baby, circa six weeks old. Bottom photo is one my friend sent me last week, a strapping yearling.
Nikkimac23
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What a beauty!!
i did read your post yesterday whilst waiting to find out our fate so glad it all turned out ok for you
my biggest fear is her running into any problems with foaling, I really don’t want a youngster either to be honest so just hope when the time comes we can find a lovely home for them
Caol Ila
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Mine too!!! Especially when my douchebag of an insurance company told me that they would not cover any foaling complications or the foal himself until he was 30 days old. Why? Because I didn't insure her as a broodmare when I took out the policy. Well, no f(*ckin' sh1t.
Luckily for me and my credit card debt, both Hermosa and foal were fine!
nagblagger
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Nikkimac23
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That’s just remind
Did she do ok !
What time of year was that ? I am a tad worried about a winter baby too
ah they are both gorgeous
Did she do ok !
What time of year was that ? I am a tad worried about a winter baby too