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[Jeni&EllieMae]

Hello, My mini Ellie Mae is supposed to be with foal but I cannot tell. She is 2 1/2 years old and was left in with a stallion mini Charlie and they saw him breed her all day one day. Then when I brought her home after 100 days did a pregnancy test and it was positive then 60 days later another positive pregnancy test. Last 2 I gave done negative. She should be just about 8 months. Round belly but not too round. I am not sure.

 

[thathorsecrazychick]

I really dont know much about this sort of thing.... Hope she has a pretty baby for you! { all horses are beautiful though}

 

[LostandFound]

What kind of pregnancy test are you giving her? It's almost impossible to tell just from belly, especially this early and with a first time mom.

 

[Jeni&EllieMae]

The test is from Emlab and the pregnancy test is for equine.

 

[LostandFound]

I'm not familiar with that, but it says it should be very accurate, particularly in late pregnancy. If the test is accurate, she may have lost it. Most people don't breed minis until they are 3 or over. Or you could have a surprise coming in a few months. You could always ask your vet about an ultrasound, or a blood test, but those aren't always accurate either. Finding out if your mini is pregnant can be very frustrating.

 

[Kelly]

We are gonna need pics of Ellie Mae

 

[HersheyMint]

Yes, pics! I love her name. Was that her name or did you name her?

 

[kimbalina]

I had a bay tb ex racehorse when I was a teenager. Her name was Ellie, but I always called her Ellie May because she shared her paddock with a donkey named Maggie May! Not helpful but I had to share. Can’t imagine it’s a super common horse name!

 

[Jeni&EllieMae]

Thank you, I named her. I will take pics today after work.

 

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[HersheyMint]

EllieMae has beautiful coloring. It will be nice to see her after she sheds. What, no pic of her face? I love seeing their beautiful eyes.

 

[Jeni&EllieMae]

Oh sorry these were to see if anyone can tell if she is with foal.

 

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[Jeni&EllieMae]

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Thank you, she is beautiful!

 

[HersheyMint]

She is a cutie!! I love those eyes. I'm no help on knowing if she is in foal. She have a beautiful foal if she is though

 

[MaryFlora]

I can’t help either but she has very expressive eyes, a little love bug!

 

[elizabeth.conder]

It is very hard to tell from pictures alone if a mare is in foal. From these pics I would think not in foal but maidens can hide it well. Do you have a vet that can US her? With her age and as a maiden I would encourage you to make sure you are there when she foals if she is in foal to make sure all goes well.

 

[Jeni&EllieMae]

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it.