Lost 1st foal for 2006

[Dandy]

We lost our first foal this morning. Our mare Breezy was a maiden and she had bagged up but there was no waxing or any milk. I pasture breed so I was not really certain when she was due but I was expecting first part of May. I had the cameras up but was planning to put the Equipage up this weekend. She was fine when I went to bed. But when I got up at 5 this morning and looked at the monitor, I saw the colt. He was still completely in the bag. My husband thinks he might have been born dead. He was a beautiful black and white paint like his daddy. Seems like all I have had is bad luck except for last year when we had two colts born alive. I took my mares off the pasture in January due to the fescue problem. Maybe that wasn't long enough. I had been told 2 to 3 months was all they needed to be off. I don't know if we will breed her back or not. I have 3 more to go., but they aren't due till June at the earliest. I will be glad when I can retire and sleep during the day and sit up all night. This is so heartbreaking.

 

[lyn_j]

[SIZE=14pt]So sorry for your loss. I know what you feel like having lost our first TWO fillies and their mothers. I dont think being off fescue for 2 months is near long enough. I believe bred mares should be off it for the entire pregnancy. I have everyone in dry lots so fescue isnt a problem here.... but I still lost two in a row.[/SIZE]

Lyn

 

[Vicky Texas]

I am sorry about your loss.

Hugs

Vicky

 

[KanoasDestiny]

Thats so sad!!! I'm sending prayers your way for a healthy delivery with the remaining foals.

 

[cherylsminis]

I am sooo sorry for your loss. I have had 2 babies born that were in very thick bags that probably wpuld not have gotten out if I had not broken the bag. I am trying "Equidone" with my mare that is expecting any time now. It is a paste that is given to the mare before she foals to help the bag to "thin out" and help the mare produce milk. I hope this will help because I am tired from all the foal watch and I can't watch every miniute.

Again, I am really sorry for your loss and wish you the best of luck with your other babies.

 

[bitsy]

So sorry for your loss, we lost one last night also, different circumstances. Hang in there.

 

[crponies]

I'm sorry that you lost this baby; it is never easy to lose one. :no:

 

[miniaddiction]

At the risk of sounding stupid.... what is fescue????

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[Magic]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Beccy]

So very sorry for your loss. :no:

 

[CAM]

At the risk of sounding stupid.... what is fescue????

Miniaddiction, here is one of many links that discuss fescue toxicity in pregnant mares, etc...

Fescue Toxicity

 

[midnight star stables]

I am so sorry for your loss :no:

 

[MiLo Minis]

So sorry for your loss. Not a nice way to start the year - hope it gets better for you.

 

[hairicane]

So sorry for your loss!

 

[sandra dittus]

I am sorry for you loss. I hope the rest of your foaling season goes well for you

Sandy

 

[mmmorgans]

So sorry for your loss - we lost our first foal this year too - so I really understand how you are feeling right now. The joy that these little horses bring to us is second to none - but when things like this happen the grief is second to none as well.

My prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time.

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[Mijke]

:no: I'm sorry for your loss... Wishing you better luck with the other foals to come...

 

[Joey]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my first foal on Monday and it was horrible.

I am grieving with you.

Joey

 

[FFFoxyGal]

So very sorry for the loss of your little one. :no:

 

[Mona]

Oh no, what bad luck. I feel so sad for you.