Vet says no foal… I think he’s wrong!

[Ample Prosecco]

We may have another BOGOF on our yard. (Wish some of that would run off on Amber!)
She was bought by a first time owner 2 months ago. A month ago we said she looked suspiciously fat. Owner got vet who ruled that out by putting his hand up. But I would swear this mare is in foal. Thoughts?

Owner is getting vet back out but not for a few days.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

IME they lose their 'waist' when in foal, rather than getting a big tum. That mare looks to have her waist still.

 

[Parrotperson]

pop it in the breeding section you'll get lots of opinions!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I think in foal.

 

[TheMule]

Well that udder is pretty convincing!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

pop it in the breeding section you'll get lots of opinions!

I don't know how to move it!

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Vet did just external visual?
Looking at her teats I'd say either in foal or grass flush in last 2 days.

Remember my esteemed vet said def not 10 days before I got an unexpected item in the bagging area. I was convinced she was, especially 24 hrs before...... made arrangements to camp at yard but mare beat me to it that morning! Offspring was 3 yesterday!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Vet put a hand up.

 

[tda]

Or possibly just weaned...

 

[MissTyc]

We had a BOGOF recently. Arrived February, by end March looked pregnant. Blood test negative ... OK, just weird fat shape lol; also was sold as 5yo warmblood when was actually 2yo trotter, but at the current price of horses and gullibility of buyers I think they were lucky to just get a "nice enough" and "mostly sound" horse on their budget. Gave birth first week of June! Absolutely spectacular filly, as in serious quality little horse considering it's probably another trotter. No idea why blood test was negative, vet said that can happen sometimes ... Because the mare was so young, she really didn't show much other than our "she LOOKS in foal" suspicions. Never got an udder, etc. Thankfully easy birth, filly standing next to her at 5am lol.

 

[PSD]

Or possibly just weaned...

I thought this too, is it possible OP?

 

[Gloi]

I give a vote for in foal

 

[FestiveG]

Can anyone get far enough above her to take a photo from on top? We realised we had a bogof when she was looked down on from a much taller horse.

 

[ihatework]

Certainly looks suspicious.
Was it a stud vet who did the manual? If so at around 9 months ish they should have felt a foal if there is one in there. But I suppose mistakes can happen! Wise to get another check

 

[Ample Prosecco]

I thought this too, is it possible OP?

History unknown so yes I guess so. Though they have swollen in last couple of days.

 

[SEL]

My definitely not pregnant but too fat mare ended up with a swollen udder after getting on grass - I think it was an EMS type response.

But I do think that looks like a baby belly!!

 

[Hepsibah]

Looks like baby belly to me too.

 

[Caol Ila]

Your pics are still not showing up on my computer.

BOGOfs are everywhere. Mine saw the farrier for the first time today. At least he didn't try to kill anyone (mainly me). Unlike his mother.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Vet is coming tomorrow so we will see. She looks slimmer all over - but is expanding rapidly in the belly area! So I can’t really see another explanation for that. Owner is tearing his hair out. He’s the sweetest guy but has no experience of horse ownership. Has just bought his first ever horse and it’s not been easy as she was pretty green. So having a foal was not in the plan. At all. He was told today that there was an Arab stallion that ‘might’ have got in with her last year. She’s a Welsh C.

 

[Caol Ila]

Yeah, I know the feeling.

 

[nikicb]

Vet is coming tomorrow so we will see. She looks slimmer all over - but is expanding rapidly in the belly area! So I can’t really see another explanation for that. Owner is tearing his hair out. He’s the sweetest guy but has no experience of horse ownership. Has just bought his first ever horse and it’s not been easy as she was pretty green. So having a foal was not in the plan. At all. He was told today that there was an Arab stallion that ‘might’ have got in with her last year. She’s a Welsh C.

If it's any consolation, at least that is potentially a nice cross and should be fairly easy to move on. Not great for the poor first time owner though. Fingers crossed for him it's just a grass belly.

 

[Nicnac]

If it's any consolation, at least that is potentially a nice cross and should be fairly easy to move on. Not great for the poor first time owner though. Fingers crossed for him it's just a grass belly.

Isn't that your perfect cross......!

 

[nikicb]

Isn't that your perfect cross......!

Nah, don't like Arabs and definitely don't want another Welshie..... I blame @ester

Yes hands up, Welsh Xs all the way from now on, and the odd sprinkling of Arab, that's fine too. The breeds have a lot of crossover anyway going back. xx

 

[Coblover63]

What's the verdict then, AE?

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Vet visit has been delayed. Not sure why x

 

[Hepsibah]

IME they lose their 'waist' when in foal, rather than getting a big tum. That mare looks to have her waist still.

I found that the belly drops somewhat during the final weeks so regains that waist for a time before foaling.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Yep in foal. Though the vet could not tell when due. They are sending a more experienced vet next week. Luckily our yard is set up for mares and foals!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Foal will be sold as owner is well aware he has nowhere near enough experience to raise one! So if anyone wants a Welsh/Arab cross let me know ?

 

[AmyMay]

Foal will be sold as owner is well aware he has nowhere near enough experience to raise one! So if anyone wants a Welsh/Arab cross let me know ?

Lovely cross….. Just sayin ?

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Yep in foal. Though the vet could not tell when due. They are sending a more experienced vet next week. Luckily our yard is set up for mares and foals!

Glad they have a definite answer, hope delivery goes well soon ☺