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Hello all :D:D:D (<<<<a few smiley faces to soften you up)

OK so ebony update, will keep it short and sweet but have had a few PMs enquiring about foal/no foal yet so thought I would update her progress:

So, no foal yet, but there have been some changes: those that I have noticed are as follows.
More narkiness with neighbours at feed time
Taking herself to the other end of the field for some 'peace' more often instead of chatting to her mate over the fence.
Started biting at her flank, just where the rib cage has been poking out occasionally
Lots more pawing at her tummy, tail swishing and general restlessness at dinner time
still full of beans and cantering over for dinner (almost more enthusiastically)
very very chilled still in the stable (quite obviously the mare has been taken over by aliens)
No change in udder as yet
Ribs are noticeable... just, but they are there (see one of the recent side picture)
I am sure that her belly has started to change shape and drop. (see recent picture)
Also, the muscle in her undercarriage is very defined running parallel to her rib cage, don't know if this is relevant, if anyone can enlighten me please feel free :D

Well, here it is: a recent run down of comparison pictures, thinking we are at about 330 days now:

August 5t
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11 th sept
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tonight:
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anyway: there it is... the update as of tonight. For those who wanted them, and for those who fancy a good 'airing of views' ;)
 
She really does look preggers. I bet she'll have a gorgeous foal if she does drop one. She is lovely!

ETA: did you have a falling out before or something? I must have missed it if you did cos I iz confoosed about the 'airing of views ;) '
 
You sure she's not got a secret route into the feed room :p:D.

There is definitely a change in those photos.

I'm excited for you :D:D.
 
I am glad that someone else think there is a difference, it is so hard to tell when you see them every day. Thats one of the reasons I have taken pictures. I am upping her forage now since there is a shape change and her ribs are just visible, she is on a broodmare/youngstock supplement but I was wondering about 'hard feed' ben has forage (alfalfa) and baileys outshine, so I have a huge sack of that. I am wary of putting her on a broodmare mix as she is already being supplemented, does anyone have any views on whether outshine, alfalfa, plenty of grass and adlib hay and her supplement would be ok or whether I should go out and buy something else mix wise.
 
I can see quite a difference too.

Good luck whatever happens. If there is a baby, look forward to the pics. If there's not, I look forward to seeing her slimline shape next spring! ;)
 
jesstickle said:
She really does look preggers. I bet she'll have a gorgeous foal if she does drop one. She is lovely!

ETA: did you have a falling out before or something? I must have missed it if you did cos I iz confoosed about the 'airing of views ;) '
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Hi,

No, no falling out, but there was a split in opinions, because it wasn't planned, it was post gelding, but not post enough! and because I just letting nature take its course and had spoken to my vet (who knows her) but not had her examine to confirm/or not. Because to my eye she was perfectly fit and healthy and happy in herself. So, as people are want to do they aired their views, and I understand them all, I suppose I mentioned it because I am happy for any comments, because this is after all a forum, everyone has different horses, different backgrounds, experiences and opinions. Although I must say, I have been quite overwhelmed with the interest in the story and the pms for up dates :D

Quirky, thank you hun and yes, there is a secret route to the feed room, but unfortunately for her, only the little ponies have found it and the feed bins all have screw on lids :D:D
 
qb, that makes sense. We are an opinionated bunch after all. I assume although not planned you wouldn't mind a new addition. Who's the daddy? I'm excited for you!
 
Firstly i think she is gorgeous! I definitly think that she looks like she is pregnant, especially the front on picture! She's certainly going to have a beautiful foal!
 
JT: this would be him, my baby benny :D:D who is turning into a fantastic little man:

He is 26 months now, 15.2 and a bit, 50%tb, 25%connie jury still out on last 25% but should have piccys of his sire this evening.
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His Grandsire is Appledore marengo, by Charlton Checkmate
http://www.shovernstud.co.uk/breeding/breeding.html

And here is ebony... all slimline and in action
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I know, MAJOR photo overload... but who could resist :D:D
 
Well, it may not be a planned baby but it'll certainly be a nice baby. Accidents happen sometimes don't they? It could have been worse. Dad could have been a shetland!
 
gg1986 said:
Also, meant to say- i know i said it in your other posts, but your boy is just gorgeous!! (Mare is lovely too obv) But his colourings are so lovely!
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Thank you GG, I have put a link to his grandsire and great grandsire on here. Also there is an fill for sale by the people that I got him from, not the same breeding but fairly similar markings, but she doesn't have that symmetrical 'clowns smile'
 
please just get her scanned/examined/tested the suspence is killing me! if she doesnt pop a sprog its going to be like some sod cancelling christmas!:p
 
jesstickle said:
Well, it may not be a planned baby but it'll certainly be a nice baby. Accidents happen sometimes don't they? It could have been worse. Dad could have been a shetland!
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PMSL... the one type of horse/pony I have never been that fond of! Yes, I feel very very blessed to have 2 fantastic horses and now perhaps a 3rd.
 
jhoward said:
please just get her scanned/examined/tested the suspence is killing me! if she doesnt pop a sprog its going to be like some sod cancelling christmas!:p
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Ditto this. I've been quietly following the story, and hoping to see an update. Her shape now would indicate a foaly, but my head is saying as her 'boobs' havn't changed and she ran with your boy just after he was gelded the chances of said foaly is slightly slim, obviously not impossible though!
Good luck, what ever happens, but I for one, want every update going!!
 
queenbee said:
I am upping her forage now since there is a shape change and her ribs are just visible, she is on a broodmare/youngstock supplement but I was wondering about 'hard feed' ben has forage (alfalfa) and baileys outshine, so I have a huge sack of that. I am wary of putting her on a broodmare mix as she is already being supplemented, does anyone have any views on whether outshine, alfalfa, plenty of grass and adlib hay and her supplement would be ok or whether I should go out and buy something else mix wise.
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Does anyone have any suggestions re: feed, weight etc I don't want her to get too 'ribby'
 
cool mix said:
Ditto this. I've been quietly following the story, and hoping to see an update. Her shape now would indicate a foaly, but my head is saying as her 'boobs' havn't changed and she ran with your boy just after he was gelded the chances of said foaly is slightly slim, obviously not impossible though!
Good luck, what ever happens, but I for one, want every update going!!
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I know exactly what you are saying! However, the more I read about other people accounts the more varied it becomes some bag up waaaay in advance others days, some not till after foaling.

If she is, then knowing her she will be an exception to the rule ;)
 
Ooo I love this story! :D

As I remember from your previous posts, you know pretty accurately when the possible conception would have taken place. So, when is it due if it exists, if you see what I mean?

I've confused myself with that last sentence....
 
FionaM12 said:
Ooo I love this story! :D

As I remember from your previous posts, you know pretty accurately when the possible conception would have taken place. So, when is it due if it exists, if you see what I mean?

I've confused myself with that last sentence....
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bless you, I not confused I see what your asking LOL :D Based on an average of 343 days (going by yellowhouseranch.com foaling calculator) we are looking at the 16th of october, they went in together the weekend of the 5th of nov last year, I am working from a date of the 7th
 
queenbee said:
bless you, I not confused I see what your asking LOL :D Based on an average of 343 days (going by yellowhouseranch.com foaling calculator) we are looking at the 16th of october, they went in together the weekend of the 5th of nov last year, I am working from a date of the 7th
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Oh wow! That soon? How exciting. I bet you're on pins every time you go to see her!

I've only personally been involved with one foaling (another 'accident'). It was about 1973, my friend and I (both teenagers) were helping look after this pregnant pony mare, with the aid of a library book on breeding horses which we carried about reading as we went. :) We watched her like hawks, night and day but still missed the event. :(

I'll never forget the excitement one morning as I made my way across the field and could just make out this little bundle at that mare's feet.
 
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