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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2011 15:53:41 GMT
How long does it take, once a mare has had a foal, to get rid of the baby belly? I have been riding Violet everyday for a week and she still looks in foal ;D She is only walking for a month as two years off, is a long time, so will it take forever for her to lose that shape?  |
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Post by victoria (highhill) on Jan 13, 2011 20:01:15 GMT
I think they all vary - some mares instantly look like they've never been in foal others keep that brood mare look!! Bit like people i guess - all different!!
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Post by eskvalleystud on Jan 13, 2011 20:39:17 GMT
defo agree, I have ones that look like they have never had a foal, where as I have a couple who look permantly pregnant, lots of slow gentle exercise to strenghten the tummy muscles up - just like us!!!
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Post by spendthrift on Jan 13, 2011 21:13:45 GMT
lots of steady regular gentle exercise and if you can do one hour a day split it into two sessions instead
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 14:51:39 GMT
I have just taken a couple of piccies of "the belly" and you can all have an update on whether is shrinks or grows!!!!
She was AI ed last year and scanned in foal, but then no heart beat found, so cyst presumed.
If the belly grows...........
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Post by harrythepig on Jan 14, 2011 16:31:53 GMT
I have just taken a couple of piccies of "the belly" and you can all have an update on whether is shrinks or grows!!!! She was AI ed last year and scanned in foal, but then no heart beat found, so cyst presumed. If the belly grows........... .....your legs will get wider apart ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 17:08:43 GMT
HTP - you really are a cheeky little piglett!
Bout time we all saw another piccy of the PINK DIVA !!!!!!!
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Post by princessstacie22 on Jan 14, 2011 17:44:40 GMT
she is in foal, i can feel it in my bones!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 18:37:53 GMT
Dont say that, cos I would get too excited, as she probably isnt. She failed a heartbeat scan and she also failed HTPs ring test!!!!!!
She cant be in foal after failing the ring test !!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 18:55:29 GMT
Here are some pictures taken today.....   |
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Post by princessstacie22 on Jan 14, 2011 18:57:21 GMT
yep! def in foal! lol obviously i would know,having bred tons and tons of beautiful foals!!!! pmsl
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 19:24:12 GMT
LOL Princessstacie - I will go and fetch a VERY pregnant photo of her last year, so you can compare xx
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2011 19:28:15 GMT
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Post by Julie(luke3) on Jan 14, 2011 20:19:54 GMT
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Post by harrythepig on Jan 14, 2011 23:43:31 GMT
I will take boggybrush pics soon. Are you coming Sunday?
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Post by holiday on Jan 15, 2011 8:19:42 GMT
LP she looks fab, she wont take long until shes up and running and looking to her former glory!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 8:04:58 GMT
Violet after a month in work. Still looking very fat!  |
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Post by princessstacie22 on Feb 2, 2011 20:17:19 GMT
she is in foal, i am telling you!!!
And it will be a colt and you shall give him to me!!! lol we shall name him Jamies Gift. xxx
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 23:09:57 GMT
she could be in foal, I wouldn't rule it out, when would she be due LP?
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Post by amanda on Feb 2, 2011 23:19:48 GMT
that low slung belly does look a bit suspicious !! either in foal or as they say 9mths to put it on 9 mths to lose it (or in equine terms she may still have a slack belly) like me 9yrs on  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2011 18:48:23 GMT
She would be due in July. I am convinced she is in foal, but maybe that is wishful thinking? She was scanned empty, then a week later, when we were scanning to see if she was coming into season - she surprised us all, by scanning in foal after all! 4 days later, I took her back for the heart beat scan, but we found no heart beat. Therefore, we presumed "in foal" to be a cyst  However......... I have always had a hunch......... time will tell ?? |
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Post by kayjayem on Feb 3, 2011 19:51:28 GMT
Why dont you ask the vet to have a feel next time she comes to vaccinate or something. That will put your mind at rest then you can plan work/feeding to suit(and start knitting pink bootees  ) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2011 20:57:17 GMT
Vet saw her and said I am right to think she could be !!!
She observed that Violet is not fat in any other area, other than baby area !!!
She said she wanted to have a proper look / test her.
I said NO - as I am enjoying my lovely fantasy of a new foal arriving and dont want to hear otherwise at the moment.
I am feeding her a balancer and nothing that could harm a foal.
She is in light work under saddle, which the vet says wouldnt hurt her, if she was in foal.
I kind of think, in another month under saddle, that belly really should have started to shrink up?
Maybe you all think I am a bit nuts, but having lost my son, the day dream of having a surprise foal, is very comforting - even if it is only a pipe dream xxx
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Post by dressagemad on Feb 3, 2011 23:05:22 GMT
For what it is worth it does give a lot of indication that she is but I think even if it turns out she is not in foal at least it is something to dream about for the minute. Bump watch is a great distraction and something positive to focus on for a while and you deserve that. I really have everything crossed for another little bay filly for you as Violet appears talented at making those looking at the lovely Velvet.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 7:00:47 GMT
I have put in an order for my "imaginery foal" for a bay colt this time.
I have a name for him and everything LOL xx
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Post by slj on Feb 4, 2011 7:36:59 GMT
I have put in an order for my "imaginery foal" for a bay colt this time. I have a name for him and everything LOL xx You 'imagine' away luvvy  Nothing wrong in that Gorgeous mare by the way x x x xx x x xx |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 15:19:30 GMT
Two friends just came to see Violet - they said they dont think she is in foal Nevermind - I love riding her anyway |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 16:50:56 GMT
I had a dartmoor tested not in foal, sold it and children competing it, they got a heck of a surprise one morning, so did I, he is called Surprise.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 17:05:40 GMT
LP your dappled bay is beautiful, very jealous. Ive always wanted a dappled something and my mare is dappled but going white. Its nice while its lastling lol.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2011 10:15:29 GMT
Thank you loulabelle - I have a dappled grey too! Lucky lady arnt I |
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