Vet reckons little feral pony might be in foal - if she is, what do I need to know?

[splashgirl45]

looks like a filly to me, is it?

 

[brighteyes]

Well, you check all signs, prepare everything and then…

Oh, Oh, Oh!!! Congratulations!

 

[brighteyes]

Supercute! But need more photo's

 

[fiwen30]

Wow!!

 

[maya2008]

She is in with the whole herd… were going to split her off this weekend. Vet has said to leave her with them for tonight.

Best friend is hovering…

 

[milliepops]

Ahhh well done new mum. I guess she's quite comfortable with the others being there if she's staying close.

 

[OldNag]

Aw that's wonderful. Congratulations!
As above, more pics please

 

[Spirit2021]

Congratulations

 

[AmyMay]

She is in with the whole herd… were going to split her off this weekend. Vet has said to leave her with them for tonight.

Best friend is hovering…

I’d aim to get them moved (with best friend tomorrow at the latest).

 

[D66]

Very cute. I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t have a few days of anticipation. ?

 

[maya2008]

Currently debating removing gelding into other spare field. None of the mares are a problem, they are guiding baby back to mum if she wanders. Placenta needs to come first…

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Squeeeee!!!!!!!!

 

[TPO]

Congratulations ???

Mum and baby are so cute ?

When my mum had a foal from a maiden mare the mare was turned out with my pony who had foals previously. My pony tried to steal the foal and as maiden mare was clueless she was letting it happen.

This was back in the day (1994) before mobile phones nevermind wireless cameras. I think mum arrived about half an hour after the birth so put mare and foal in the (pre prepared) field shelter and shut them in away from the foal snatcher.

So that's my long way of saying keep and eye in case any of the mares go broody and try to nab the foal for their own

Hope it all goes well with the vet and can't wait to see a lot more photos!! ❤

 

[Coblover63]

Congratulations! She's certainly caught everybody out! ?

 

[TPO]

Hope I'm not overstepping the mark with these suggestions. I found both of these books helpful. The first one is a bit "of its time" (late 90s iirc) but I really rate the book in the second link and both should help with handling your mare too (in time).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Birth-Back...eywords=Richard+Maxwell&qid=1623790183&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Train-Youn...eywords=Richard+Maxwell&qid=1623790344&sr=8-6

The second book is cheaper on ebay from America (including postage!). I don't know why its shot up in price by so much.

 

[maya2008]

Have managed to separate following bucket of food as it wasn’t safe to leave any longer. Best friend led the way, bless her.

 

[maya2008]

She wouldn’t go without best friend.

 

[maya2008]

Hope I'm not overstepping the mark with these suggestions. I found both of these books helpful. The first one is a bit "of its time" (late 90s iirc) but I really rate the book in the second link and both should help with handling your mare too (in time).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Birth-Back...eywords=Richard+Maxwell&qid=1623790183&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Train-Youn...eywords=Richard+Maxwell&qid=1623790344&sr=8-6

The second book is cheaper on ebay from America (including postage!). I don't know why its shot up in price by so much.

I already have the first book - need to get reading I think!

 

[meleeka]

oh wow congratulations! That’s a gorgeous foal ?. I’m so pleased it all went smoothly.

 

[maya2008]

I am still finding it amusing that five days ago the stud vet said he couldn’t be sure she was in foal ???!

 

[milliepops]

Think that part has been confirmed now ???

 

[Surbie]

Oh congratulations!! What a little cutie !!

 

[Ownedby4horses]

Beautiful! Congratulations. x

 

[Clodagh]

I’m so pleased for her! And you. What a clever little pony.

 

[hobo]

I am sure in that first picture of her with the foal the mare is smiling. Hope all goes well and you enjoy your surprise!

 

[windand rain]

Lovely news so pleased all went smoothly Lovely foal she will be well loved and cared for. We always prepare for the worst but are happy with the best Good luck little foalie

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Congratulations!

 

[maya2008]

Happier this morning, wanted to show baby off but for me not to get too close. ‘Aunty’ is protective (of mum not baby so much) and tired, think she has been watching over them all night!

 

[splashgirl45]

bless them they look very happy

 

[milliepops]

They have *matching* brown ears ???