Ryan Johnson
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
I have been reading all of your wonderful stories, advice and comments by all who are actively involved in this forum. First of all, what a great bunch you are, your stories, experiences and advice are fantastic. My mini Mare Rexina 8yo was bred to My mini Stallion Squirt early to Mid last Year. The exact date & month I am not sure on as they were paddock mates( and I mean the best of mates). These are the 2 in my profile Pic. As you can see Squirt is a lot smaller than Rexina. I do remember Rexina not coming into season again after the end of Feb tho I am not definite on this. I had her Preg tested at the end of nov 2013. The vet said she was 95% sure she was in foal. She then performed an ultrasound on the mare and said she could see the sac. My vet believed that she was between 3-11 months. To me that is a BIG timeframe to work with. The thing I have noticed a week or so ago was that she had NO reflex in her tail and her Vulva was nice and relaxed(you could even say slightly open) Hope Im making sense. To confuse me a little more last night I noticed she had some reflex back in her tail. She has a very small bag tho her nipples still haven't filled and dropped. Maiden mares do not go by the book I understand that. Has anyone had this happened before? Or if you have any advice re Pregnant Maiden Mares it would be very much appreciated. Its Summer here in Australia around the 44 degree mark so Im hoping it happens when its a little cooler. Cheers Ryan
I have been reading all of your wonderful stories, advice and comments by all who are actively involved in this forum. First of all, what a great bunch you are, your stories, experiences and advice are fantastic. My mini Mare Rexina 8yo was bred to My mini Stallion Squirt early to Mid last Year. The exact date & month I am not sure on as they were paddock mates( and I mean the best of mates). These are the 2 in my profile Pic. As you can see Squirt is a lot smaller than Rexina. I do remember Rexina not coming into season again after the end of Feb tho I am not definite on this. I had her Preg tested at the end of nov 2013. The vet said she was 95% sure she was in foal. She then performed an ultrasound on the mare and said she could see the sac. My vet believed that she was between 3-11 months. To me that is a BIG timeframe to work with. The thing I have noticed a week or so ago was that she had NO reflex in her tail and her Vulva was nice and relaxed(you could even say slightly open) Hope Im making sense. To confuse me a little more last night I noticed she had some reflex back in her tail. She has a very small bag tho her nipples still haven't filled and dropped. Maiden mares do not go by the book I understand that. Has anyone had this happened before? Or if you have any advice re Pregnant Maiden Mares it would be very much appreciated. Its Summer here in Australia around the 44 degree mark so Im hoping it happens when its a little cooler. Cheers Ryan