Caol Ila
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Yeah, I'm not really sure what's going on anymore.
The answer to the title of this thread is, in fact, yes.
The answer to the title of this thread is, in fact, yes.
Should I hit the panic button?
- Thread starter Caol Ila
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AmyMay
Situation normal
Watch and wait, especially if your YO is on hand.
However if you would feel happier with vet in attendance there’s absolutely no reason not to call them.
hobo
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How did she get even more adorable I would have thought it was not possible but she has.
Laurac13
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Good luck ? my friend bred a few foals from her grade A show jumping mare and all went smoothly every time I think as long as your vet is close by and on standby to get to you quickly I’d not worry too much, but your decision whatever you are comfortable with, I hope you get a pretty filly good luck ?
hobo
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Blimey she must have altered a lot quickly. Good luck leave her as peaceful as you can but have one eye open. Hopefully YO will help you through it. It is the wax building up that is a real give away but I guess some do not read the book. Best not to try and milk her before if can avoid it now you know she has colostrum.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
I think it was Asha on here who said she watched some foaling videos before her mare foaled earlier this year. Were they Stallion AI ones? They helped her know what to do when things went a bit off plan - it ended well.
Good luck.
ETA Yes, it was Asha.
Good luck.
ETA Yes, it was Asha.
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The Xmas Furry
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I would alert duty vet that things look imminent tonight.
Observe all the way and if worried phone vet x
Good luck
Observe all the way and if worried phone vet x
Good luck
Roasted Chestnuts
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Good luck for the foaling
Fraggle bells rock
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Good luck for the foaling. X
Jayzee
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Best of luck for the foaling! A shock for sure but hopefully a blessing in disguise eventually.
Hermosa is certainly gorgeous
Hermosa is certainly gorgeous
Millie-Rose
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I would (and did) watch and call vets if problems if it goes smoothly the whole process is generally very quick (mine was just under 5 mins from water breaking to foal on floor, before that we thought she was in labour but weren't totally convinced) . I was told by vet on foaling course that once water breaks if nothing happening for 5 mins call vet or if at any time no progress for 5 mins call. Whole process should absolutely not be longer than half an hour or so and most are much quicker than that. Don't rely on wax, mine didn't wax until actually in labour. If milk is white and tastes sweet your close. Good luck and be sure to join foaling hub on Facebook. Lots of experienced advice and support (which I needed more after the birth which was very straightforward, it's all those is this normal type questions) Good Luck.
Surbie
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Oh my! I didn't see this yesterday and things have gone very fast since then!! I hope you had a chance to have a bucket of wine and come to terms a bit with the idea of a knocked up teen! What a dim-witted breeder, it just beggars belief.
So glad you have an experienced YO. I hope Hermosa has an easy delivery. If the foal is anything like her mother it will be a stunner.
palo1
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The foaling hub is very supportive and will help you when you have questions but as Millie-Rose says, if your mare is not progressing in labour or if you have any concerns ask the vet to attend.
Xmasha
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OP .. if you can watch them . It definitely helped me . Especially as my mare had a partial red bag delivery. Because I’d watched the videos I’d had a good refresher . So when it was going a bit pear shaped I was calm and managed to take control .
Good luck, and I hope all goes well .
PapaverFollis
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Oh my! Good luck!
Mule
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How exciting ?
Caol Ila
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Been reading up on all the things that could go wrong. I guess it's good because it tells you what to look for, but also quite scary.
rabatsa
Confuddled
Things that you have no control over are always scary. Problems tend to be in the minority in real life.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
good luck, i saw my first birth a couple of years ago, owner was almost 2 hours away as foal wasnt due for about a week, i was the only one at the yard and phoned owner in a bit of a panic but id seen loads of videos and all went smoothly. i knew to clear his nose once he was out and i stayed until owner got back. it was an amazing experience, but a bit scary.....
Xtra
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Vet as soon as you see anything. I was told by the time trouble starts its too late to get them. They would rather be either half way out and go home if all OK or carry on to check mum and baby out.
Pearlsacarolsinger
Up in the clouds
There is no point in panicking - it achieves nothing. Fingers crossed that all goes well with the birth, whether that is tonight or in the future.
Flame_
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Wow, exciting times. Enjoy every minute of your unexpected experience, I'm sure your horse and imminent arrival are in the very best hands 
Caol Ila
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I can see a vague horse shaped blob in the dark doing a fair bit of pacing. She’s obviously in a field by herself, but she was just grazing earlier today. Dr. Google says it could be the first stage.
alibali
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I hope it's tonight for you then you'll be able to relax and get some rest
Caol Ila
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I hope she isn’t pacing because she’s by herself at night. Does that make a difference?
Caol Ila
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Why me and why now? I don’t think I’ve fully got my head around how bonkers this is.
bonny
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If she’s used to company she could well be pacing because of being on her own
Roasted Chestnuts
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that type of thinking will just tie you in knots. Kick it out. It’s happening, the why and where and how are long gone and not worth the time wasted on thinking about them.
Big glass of wine (or schloer if your on baby driving duties) and just plan for your new addition ?
J&S
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My young mare did it all by herself in the night, don't panic, I am sure all will be well. Good luck.
Millie-Rose
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Could be first stage or could just be upset at being on her own. Mine was restless for a few nights before D day. The thing that convinced me she was in labour rather than just fed up and uncomfortable was how hot she was, was sweating and steaming like a sauna all of a sudden, then running milk then waters went. Keep an eye for her going down although some will foal standing up and drop foal on its head ?