I am so sorry to about the loss of your foal. Breeding minis is definitely not for the faint of heart. Take your time to grieve and hug your sweet little mare and take comfort in knowing you still have her to love. It's so hard sometimes...totally understand where you are at. Will keep you...
Enjoy seeing all the beautiful new foals so thought I'd try and share one of mine....He was born 4/8/10 and is sired by our Rivers Edge BTU Love Broker son. We also had a bay and white filly on 4/9/10. Haven't gotten any good pictures of her yet. Both babies born on snowy days so they haven't...
Had a similiar problem this weekend with a maiden mare. She's a great mom but just too darned excited about new baby. Went out every hour on the hour all night long the first day and a half. Baby wasn't very big or strong but she and mom finally got their act together and it's working. I'm...
I just had an experienced mare foal yesterday morning. Her bag was only half full the night before but she's full now and that little guy is staying full. Have a maiden that is maybe a quarter full and is 342 days. Kind of worried about her milk situation. I have never had my mares not bag...
You have a good heart. Thanks for rescuing this poor little guy. Hopefully with a little more room and good farrier care he will have a chance at some quality of life. I agree, there are sooooooooo many people that should never own animals in this world.
Anyone have any experience syndicating a stallion? Been trying to do some legal research on it but can't find much. Thanks for any help anyone has to offer.
Thanks for the opinions, please keep them coming. I am helping work on a new mini/pony show and we have a difference of opinions. Some that have been showing awhile don't care about the ribbons and don't want to spend much but there are others that are just starting out and really like...