Bri
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
So despite being a lurker on hho for some time, this is the first time I've ventured into the breeding board and would really appreciate some advice please?
Have just had a vet confirm a BOGOF on the mare we bought at the end of Nov - estimated that she probably has a month or so left to go. I have some questions that will probably seem really stupid, so I apologise in advance!
The mare is currently out with two geldings, they are a really close knit little group and don't do very well if seperated, much to my annoyance! I'm now bringing the mare in at night (which means the other two have to come in as well) and they're kept in a dutch barn. The stables are quite open with railings in between them - will she be alright foaling with the two geldings so close by?
The boys tend to bully her a bit out in the field and I would like to seperate her from them but she gets very stressed out and charges around calling for them - I'm worried that this will do more harm to her and the foal then just leaving her out with the geldings?
Finally, one of the geldings unfortunately has to be put down. Am I better off waiting until she has foaled to do this, as again I'm worried about putting her under stress whilst she is pregnant. I know it's not supposed to be good for pregnant women, but have no idea if this extends to horses as well
Thanks very much in advance for any help
So despite being a lurker on hho for some time, this is the first time I've ventured into the breeding board and would really appreciate some advice please?
Have just had a vet confirm a BOGOF on the mare we bought at the end of Nov - estimated that she probably has a month or so left to go. I have some questions that will probably seem really stupid, so I apologise in advance!
The mare is currently out with two geldings, they are a really close knit little group and don't do very well if seperated, much to my annoyance! I'm now bringing the mare in at night (which means the other two have to come in as well) and they're kept in a dutch barn. The stables are quite open with railings in between them - will she be alright foaling with the two geldings so close by?
The boys tend to bully her a bit out in the field and I would like to seperate her from them but she gets very stressed out and charges around calling for them - I'm worried that this will do more harm to her and the foal then just leaving her out with the geldings?
Finally, one of the geldings unfortunately has to be put down. Am I better off waiting until she has foaled to do this, as again I'm worried about putting her under stress whilst she is pregnant. I know it's not supposed to be good for pregnant women, but have no idea if this extends to horses as well
Thanks very much in advance for any help