millikins
Well-Known Member
Mare in question is an Eriskay, on RBST critical list so reasonable to want to have a foal. Have the space and knowledge to start a youngster properly. If a filly would probably keep.
The mare is 20, in good health and has had 3 foals before we bought her. But, and it's a big but, she retained the placenta with all 3, 1st led to hospitalisation with toxic laminitis, 2nd vet was prepared and problem averted, 3rd, apparently different vet dismissed concerns and again hospitalised.
I have discussed this with my vet and farrier (who breeds Welshies), both say it wouldn't concern them unduly so long as they knew, however this would be our first foal and couldn't bear it if we caused harm to a much loved pony. She would also be uninsurable.
How much of a risk would this be?
The mare is 20, in good health and has had 3 foals before we bought her. But, and it's a big but, she retained the placenta with all 3, 1st led to hospitalisation with toxic laminitis, 2nd vet was prepared and problem averted, 3rd, apparently different vet dismissed concerns and again hospitalised.
I have discussed this with my vet and farrier (who breeds Welshies), both say it wouldn't concern them unduly so long as they knew, however this would be our first foal and couldn't bear it if we caused harm to a much loved pony. She would also be uninsurable.
How much of a risk would this be?