pregnant or not??

Hmmm ...interesting! Maybe the rules and regs are different stateside, but here a vet is a commodity - you are buying a service and you are the customer, so I think you would be perfectly within your rights to find another vet who does do scans. I think you could be diplomatic, and tell them that you are looking for a vet who would scan your mare, and as they don't have the facility to do so, could they recommend one to you? You could say that you are very concerned for the health and safety of this rescue mare, and it is in her best interests that she be scanned so you can decide what course to follow to rehabilitate her. If they want your business, they should get down off their high horse (if you'll excuse the pun!) and support their customer's request. A good vet is a gem to be nurtured and loved, but they are actually not doing the mare (or their reputation) much good if this is the line they wish to follow.

Anyhoo, I was going to ask how old the foals are? It would help your mares a lot if they were old enough to be weaned, as it looks as though they've been putting everything they have into feeding their babies, bless 'em. The little coloured one is a sweetie!
 
I have called the two other vets that do horses and they are not taking new customers. But I am looking I may have to travel. As for the babies the filly is 7 months and weaned. And colt is 4 months so he will stay with his mom for a little bit.
 
Ah well, not to worry. I think you've got a job on your hands, but you did a good thing, so I'm sure that given time, decent care, lots of TLC and love, they will come right. If the mare is in foal, she'll have a way to go yet, so the summer grazing and good feed and care will no doubt work wonders. Have you any idea what their breeding is?
 
Mini stud paint. A man took them from the original owner back in September, when they were in foal. Gave the one mare to a friend and he kept the other mare and gelding with his daughters mini. In February I can across them and saved them. And then I got the other mare and colt last week from his friend.
 
Hmmm ... maybe there is a foal in there ... anyway, kudos on working away with these poor animals! Yep - there's still a way to go, but there is much improvement. Lovely glossy coats. Keep us in the loop!
 
So update time, my mama was in labor yesterday around.dinner.time. sweating, pushing, rolling, going up and down. Then got mad because a took the other horses away and she stopped everything. I have since put them back together. when I squeeze her bag white water like milk comes out. Her vagina is loose. I have never done this before and not sure whats to happen. I hope I didnt make her mad and she.delayed her labor and hurt the baby..
 
I think you'll be fine. Let her relax and be herself. I know it's daunting, especially for your first foaling, but just keep an eye out and chill. It's very stressful, huh!!! I think we've all been there, so you always have some support here!

mgodwin1941 said:
So update time, my mama was in labor yesterday around.dinner.time. sweating, pushing, rolling, going up and down. Then got mad because a took the other horses away and she stopped everything. I have since put them back together. when I squeeze her bag white water like milk comes out. Her vagina is loose. I have never done this before and not sure whats to happen. I hope I didnt make her mad and she.delayed her labor and hurt the baby..
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