In foal or fat

[Gemmaxox]

This is my mare only bought her 2 weeks ago the first picture is when we got her then the rest are now she hasn’t bagged up but about 2 days ago she has a wax type stuff on her udders and her moo went really baggy yesterday night but it’s shrunk abit this morning and she’s recently started itching her tail and back legs I Carnt find out any info if she has been in contact with stallions or when any thoughts thank you ??‍x

 

[PurBee]

Could it be a hay belly? She’s pretty well-filled at first arrival and if youve had her on good grass and hay will cause a larger belly and weight of it cause sagging back - just as if pregnant!
Maybe her ‘moo’ changing is being in season?

If she was in foal when bought then she’s got a larger belly very quickly which seems odd. ...but lots of food will cause gut expansion quickly.

however....i could be wrong and she is in foal....though her udders look small. However, theyre all different and she could fill out more during last 2 weeks. Hopefully others with loads more experience than my one foaling can offer keener insight!

 

[PurBee]

She’s a sweet, fluffy. Lovely mare btw ?

 

[TheMule]

What did the vet say when you had them out on Thursday?

 

[DabDab]

Best to get a vet to examine. Sounds like she might have a worm burden to me

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Looks as though she has had at least one foal in the past, may be more. Get her checked for peace of mind.

 

[BeckyFlowers]

Her "moo"? Please explain.

 

[windand rain]

Moo=girly bits

 

[BeckyFlowers]

Vulva? It can be said, it's not a swear word for goodness sake. Anyway, the only way you can be sure is to get a vet out and have them palpate your mare.

 

[Dusty 123]

Going to be honest to me just looks very overweight then in foal but I could be completely wrong that’s why it important to get her checked by the vet because it can be extremely hard tell just by photos. She very pretty. I not experienced with breeding horses so someone who is experienced might be able to tell you.

 

[Cortez]

She doesn't look in foal to me (used to have a stud farm), but mares can be very deceptive. Can you see any movement in her flanks? Or a shift in the bulge from one side to the other?

 

[Gemmaxox]

sometimes when I stand behind her her right looks bigger then it changes every day to the left side x

 

[Gemmaxox]

What did the vet say when you had them out on Thursday?

They where apost to come Thursday but they had an emergency to go to and by the time they finished it was dark so they said they can come out tomorrow hopefully they will x

 

[HappyHorses:)]

Where did you get her from? What was the place you got her from like, eg did the have stallions present? How long had they owned her etc?

 

[Gemmaxox]

Where did you get her from? What was the place you got her from like, eg did the have stallions present? How long had they owned her etc?

I got her from Wales about 3h away from me from a dealer he only had her for 8 weeks and didn’t get pregnant with him but he bought her of a dealer and he hasn’t got back in touch if she was with any stallions x

 

[windand rain]

Think you might find she has been in with a stallion at some point but she may not be in foal even if they tell you she hasnt dont take their word for it I bought a beautiful section b welshie 2 year old who promptly foaled the ugliest coloured cob foal just before her third birthday according to the chap who sold her thenearest stallion was a mile away and hadnt been out of his field

 

[Equi]

She does look to be very overweight but a mare with unknown history (especially that type of mare) always has the chance of being pregnant. Regardless if she is or not you’ll need to start getting some weight off

 

[cobgoblin]

The 6th pic looks suspicious... But it might be the way she's standing.

 

[Gemmaxox]

She does look to be very overweight but a mare with unknown history (especially that type of mare) always has the chance of being pregnant. Regardless if she is or not you’ll need to start getting some weight off

Yes she’s on a field at moment until Friday so vets coming out Tuesday then if she’s not in foal definitely needs to on a day camp lol x