I wanted to take some time to thank you all for your help. Your loving, positive support in this really meant the world to me. We, unfortunately, had to put Onyx down on Thursday. This is what we believe. We rescued six WILD ponies about a month ago that were left to breed freely for the past...
I have spoken to three vets, they have all told me there is no hope. The fourth place has told us they could take her in and start her on IV at 1500 - 2000 to start and then about $600 a day with no guarantees.
Hey folks it has been a whirlwind for the past three days and I am sorry I haven't been checking this because you guys have amazing advice that may have worked. We took the foal out yesterday and put her is a small corral with the mare tied up, we did start rubbing her and holding her until she...
I don't actually know if the mare accepted her or not. Let me explain a bit. These ponies all came in from one place. They are completely wild and untouched, hooves never trimmed, refuse to be caught, you name it. They are all ages and it is my understanding this herd started with two, so I...
Good morning, I am new here, new to mini's and new to foals. I run a horse rescue in Manitoba and do not have any experience with mini's. This winter we have had 16 mini's surrendered to us and I felt like it was time I learn about them. Yesterday we had our first foal and she is being...
Good morning, I am new here, new to mini's and new to foaling. I run a horse rescue in Manitoba and the mini's have come in like crazy this winter. We were shocked to find a foal on the ground yesterday, very cold and shaking but still moving. I brought her in the house and warmed her up with...