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Post by Grinshill Stud on Jan 10, 2011 19:42:43 GMT
We covered one of our mares last year to try for a foal for the last time. I have taken some photos to see what other people think. She was covered in May then ran with a colt until middle of July. So could be due anywhere between April and June. ( Just to let you know, she is one of my first ponies, so the foal would not be sold. I'm not breeding for the sake of it, would just like something so that when it's our mares time to go, we have a foal by her) I keep thinking she's not then other days she just looks a different shape! What do you think?? Any comments would be much appreciated. x *New pic added, not the best but comparers 1 month on. Middle pic was taken Jan and the two either side were taken on the 1st of Feb*     |
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Post by emma3870 on Jan 10, 2011 19:44:25 GMT
sorry but I would say no  |
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Post by bonnieheather on Jan 10, 2011 21:10:24 GMT
She is veryyyyyy cute!!! Could you have her scanned at this stage, or maybe a blood/urine sample?
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Post by oberchis on Jan 10, 2011 23:34:47 GMT
I think she looks like she could be especially in the middle pic
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2011 6:59:18 GMT
In foal x
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Post by Grinshill Stud on Jan 11, 2011 15:28:58 GMT
Thanks everyone! I hope she is, but im just not going to get my hopes up! x
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Post by brindlerainbow on Jan 11, 2011 16:30:38 GMT
I hope she is too as I have one due at the end of May and she looks about the same size as yours!!!! She was scanned in foal and the vet put his hand in, in November and she was still in foal but now im not sure |
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Post by shwmaeCP on Jan 12, 2011 14:27:58 GMT
I'm no vet and don't claim to know anything however I would say so, I've had mares not show right up until the day they foal even had one mare not look in foal and over a month after her due date suddenly thinking it would be great to pop one out  |
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Post by lisalittlechild on Jan 15, 2011 13:11:02 GMT
yes x x
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Post by tangerine on Jan 31, 2011 15:17:58 GMT
Defo .
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Post by jigorrie on Jan 31, 2011 19:18:06 GMT
id say yes but it is difficult iv had mares im sure are not then the last few months decide to show they are un mares look like they are but are just pretending, good luck though i hope she is
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Post by FF on Jan 31, 2011 19:45:08 GMT
I had my mare blood tested as wasn't sure but really didn't need to do that looking at her now. lol She came home in June scanned in foal and is mcuh bigger than your mare so i'm not sure. I would say no Not that i'm and expert or anything. |
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Post by Cobbler on Feb 1, 2011 10:00:26 GMT
I would say she is yes
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Post by logsy on Feb 4, 2011 22:08:54 GMT
I would say yes as ive had the vet over today and she looks the same....
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Post by horseyll81 on Feb 5, 2011 9:14:56 GMT
I would say yes, especially from the side on pic. She looks like an older mare, but the belly is quite low. Best of luck!! x
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Post by Grinshill Stud on Feb 5, 2011 10:25:46 GMT
Thanks everyone. I will keep you all updated. xx
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Post by Springclassic on Feb 5, 2011 11:56:27 GMT
i would say yes too...we have had mares that dont look in foal even the very day that they have gone on to foal!
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Post by foals on Feb 6, 2011 15:19:40 GMT
I think she might be infoal but realy you should get her scanned I think.
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Post by foals on Feb 7, 2011 19:23:50 GMT
What breed do you breed.
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Post by Grinshill Stud on Feb 7, 2011 20:17:50 GMT
Foals, We have currently got 6 stallions Welsh C & D, highland, fell, mini shet & mini british spotted.
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Post by elmere on Feb 7, 2011 23:13:38 GMT
I would say yes, especially if shes never foaled before. My broodmares massive but I have a maiden mare and shes not big at all and you cant see her shape from the back because of her round bum but her belly is quite low like your mares, I bet theyll blow up in the last few weeks.  |
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Post by countrylady on Feb 9, 2011 19:12:53 GMT
Sorry but I don't think you can tell anything from those photographs ! Appreciate what everyone thinks but every mare is different and your best option if you really want to know is to get her pd'd |
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Post by drea on Feb 10, 2011 19:48:26 GMT
id get her blood tested that way u'd know for sure, every mare is different so is every pregnancy, but to save you waiting for her to foal and mabey nothing happens and you feel dissapointed i'd find out, hope she is in foal keep us updated please, good luck
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Post by clipper on Feb 11, 2011 12:49:40 GMT
Mine used to come into season around April, why not try her with the teaser near the end of March. It might bring her into season but wont do her any halm if she is in foal.
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Post by stormyskies on Feb 11, 2011 14:00:02 GMT
how come you didnt get her scanned? am not having a go at you at all, but i always wonder with these posts. mine are covered and then scanned twice to make sure there is a foal, to make sure no twins and to make sure there is a heartbeat.
why do people who cover mares and want foals not get them scanned? its common sense as then you would know!
and i must repeat, i am not having a go at you grinshill stid, i just dont understand why, and wondered if there was a reason?
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Post by sarahp on Feb 11, 2011 15:25:41 GMT
I don't scan unless I have a reason to, obviously I do if AIing and if not in foal they would need doing again, but for those running with my stallion either they are or they aren't, it wouldn't affect their management so why bother? But then I do wait and see, rather than worry about it.
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Post by elmere on Feb 11, 2011 18:37:21 GMT
I just usually scan the maidens to check there isnt twins and then thats it for their lifetime, it can often cause more harm than good and mares often abort after scans. I dont really see the point of the second scan at all, if theres no foal then theres no foal whats a scan going to do about it, its natures way.
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Post by Grinshill Stud on Feb 11, 2011 19:47:24 GMT
I haven't had her scanned as she's either in foal or not as sarahp and elmere have said. I think it is unlikely that's she's in foal as my other mares that are defiantly in foal are overtaking her. Maidens or visiting mares are scanned the older mares are left for nature to take it's course.
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Post by holiday on Feb 11, 2011 19:54:23 GMT
Ive been reading this thread with interest on everyones different ways. I can appreciate not scanning and to wait and see, however for peace of mind we would always scan for twins. It is rare for a pony to twin but it is possible, it is more common in TB's that twins are found.
I personally would strongly disagree that a scan causes a mare to abort. The scan has no interference with the uterus and it is more likely the pregnancy is not viable that it is suddenly "not there" on a second scan. The second scan will clarify there is an embryo and a heart beat is visable and is therefore a viable pregnancy, it is to do with hormones that the mare produces that holds a viable pregnancy. If a mare is prone to lose a foal between scans she can be given hormones to help keep the pregnancy until she is producing enough hormones to hold it herself.
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Post by elmere on Feb 12, 2011 20:48:20 GMT
Ive been reading this thread with interest on everyones different ways. I can appreciate not scanning and to wait and see, however for peace of mind we would always scan for twins. It is rare for a pony to twin but it is possible, it is more common in TB's that twins are found. I personally would strongly disagree that a scan causes a mare to abort. The scan has no interference with the uterus and it is more likely the pregnancy is not viable that it is suddenly "not there" on a second scan. The second scan will clarify there is an embryo and a heart beat is visable and is therefore a viable pregnancy, it is to do with hormones that the mare produces that holds a viable pregnancy. If a mare is prone to lose a foal between scans she can be given hormones to help keep the pregnancy until she is producing enough hormones to hold it herself. What differance does it make whether there is a visable pregnancy or there isnt at the second scan, what differance is it going to make by then?? And I think it was about 5 years ago now, a Highland foaled twins and both survived, they are called Goose and Maverick, not sure whether their owner comes on here but it was a fantastic story with a happy ending.  |
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