Mystery Baby! Anyone else expecting one?

akasha · 02-11-2009, 08:29 PM

My sister purchased a mare last year...turns out she is INFOAL...NO idea WHEN she will foal, looks like she could POP any day! lol This will be our 'Mystery' baby! hehe

She is a APHA mare, we didn't get her papers.... She has 2 BLUE eyes!!

Personally..I would THINK it would be absolutely awesome...if the baby was a MULE..with BLUE eyes! haha

barnbum2106 · 02-11-2009, 08:37 PM

no mystery babies on my end...

with a mare like that your bound to have a gorgeous foal. would she have been bred by her previous owner (even by accident)...could you get ahold of them?

beezwing · 02-11-2009, 08:47 PM

blessedly not, even had the vet out to check my round little mare

Gotta Love Duns · 02-11-2009, 09:16 PM

Nope nothing here. But you will have to post the foal when he/she is born.

barefoot rider · 02-12-2009, 08:01 AM

We've got one. The little Welsh cross mare we were given is very definitely in foal. We were told that she was bred to a Black and White Welsh cross last April or May. So we will soon be on pins and needles.

akasha · 02-12-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by barnbum2106

no mystery babies on my end...

with a mare like that your bound to have a gorgeous foal. would she have been bred by her previous owner (even by accident)...could you get ahold of them?

I cannot get any info on her, owners will not say. She was bred BEFORE we bought her though. Our boys have never been out (knock on wood), they are in their own paddocks, so cannot even be a OOPS on our part.

theoldbear · 02-12-2009, 08:09 AM

My "gift filly" will be three in May. She was turned out with a little palomino colt who will turn two in May. I didn't realize he hadn't been cut until my friend who gave me the filly happened to mention that he had the little guy gelded last month.

The cowboy who is riding the filly for me asked me if she was in foal. He says she hasn't shown any signs of coming into heat in the time he's had her. (Since before Christmas). Could be winter anestrus. But she sure is getting big in the belly. Oh well, I've always wanted a palomino Appaloosa!

akasha · 02-12-2009, 08:18 AM

We MIGHT have another mare...NOT sure....we have a Welsh we bought a couple months ago....and she is either FAT or prego....she was all her life with the breeder, then apparently wanted to downsize....so another lady bought her to rehome her. She is now here.

At least she would be infoal to a Welsh. lol

akasha · 02-12-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by theoldbear

My "gift filly" will be three in May. She was turned out with a little palomino colt who will turn two in May. I didn't realize he hadn't been cut until my friend who gave me the filly happened to mention that he had the little guy gelded last month.

The cowboy who is riding the filly for me asked me if she was in foal. He says she hasn't shown any signs of coming into heat in the time he's had her. (Since before Christmas). Could be winter anestrus. But she sure is getting big in the belly. Oh well, I've always wanted a palomino Appaloosa!

You have a GOOD way of looking at the situation! I am the same way. If she has a baby, she does, if she doesnt, she doesn't. We wanted the mare, and if she is a package deal, they will both be loved. hehe

Peter-John's Love · 02-12-2009, 11:24 AM

Congrats on the upcoming foal(s)

I don't have any unexpected, but we had a mini that was an anytime after Feb....

She was not bagged up, but had a filly at her side come breakfast one day

Surprise surprise! Figured she would have one, just didn't know when and I was

, but mom got in the milk fine and all was well...course even when you know the due date, I have found the babies can't read a calendar

They come when they come!

I can't wait to see some baby pics

Happy and safe foaling

QuarterCowGirl · 02-12-2009, 11:32 AM

That mare is stunning!

I had a surprise baby last year. I knew my mare was pregnant when I bought her (vet check), but nobody said what she was bred to, it was like a big secret. I was shocked to go out one morning and find my chetnut QH standing over a very loud paint colt!

akasha · 02-12-2009, 06:01 PM

Thanks everyone for sharing...do you have any pics of the 'mystery' babies?

I am STILL keeping my fingers crossed for a MULE! hehe I think it would be stunning if he/she looked like momma!

AlbertaGirl · 02-12-2009, 07:28 PM

We might be, but still aren't sure yet! Hard to tell, as we just got the mare in the early fall, and she was out of shape, plus has had a couple of foals, and is a draft/QH cross, so we're finding it pretty hard to tell one way or the other! She was out to pasture with a bunch of reg. QH broodmares, so the stud would've been a reg. QH, but since we were assured she wasn't bred, we didn't get too many details on him. She's rounder than any of our other mares, and is getting a little full looking in the flanks, so we'll see I guess

akasha · 02-13-2009, 07:34 AM

Hi,

My friend (lives about 10 mins from here) has 2 mares due. 1 is a Welsh Cross Mare....bred to a Paint....which the only 'mystery' to that is....WHEN she was bred. She is a dainty mare, and not really showing, however hasn't come back into season since she has owned her. She had a GORGEOUS Coloured filly last year by the same stallion.

Her 2nd mare is a Welsh/Arab Mare......NO idea what she is bred to, or WHEN. but is starting to show?? or we think. haha. She might have us fooled. She is also a dainty mare, so makes it difficult...could hide the baby well.

I will try and get pics to post of them for everyone.

cansncattle · 02-13-2009, 10:56 AM

thats too bad you didnt get teh papers with your mare. She is gorgeous! any chance of digging around and finding out her breeding and WHAT she is bred to? (harrass the old owners or something

)

QuarterCowGirl · 02-13-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by akasha

Thanks everyone for sharing...do you have any pics of the 'mystery' babies?

I am STILL keeping my fingers crossed for a MULE! hehe I think it would be stunning if he/she looked like momma!

Here's my mystery baby that I mentioned above. His name is Milo he's almost a year old now!

ilovepaints · 02-13-2009, 12:07 PM

No mystery babies for me either but I love your mare, she looks soooo much like my boy, here is a pic of him! P.S. What is her breeding?

akasha · 02-13-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cansncattle

thats too bad you didnt get teh papers with your mare. She is gorgeous! any chance of digging around and finding out her breeding and WHAT she is bred to? (harrass the old owners or something

)

Its a shame, my sister has been digging around, but hasn't come up with anything, and I think she has given up and just accepted that she will not get papers on her now. Either way....she thinks the world of the mare, she is sooo easy to handle, her hubby takes her on trail rides and the mare isn't spooky and just likes taking her time. Very nice mare.

akasha · 02-13-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovepaints

No mystery babies for me either but I love your mare, she looks soooo much like my boy, here is a pic of him! P.S. What is her breeding?

Oh my he is GORGEOUS!!! They could be TWINS! Have more pics? does he have blue eyes?

akasha · 02-13-2009, 01:19 PM

QuarterCowGirl- Milo is a WONDERUL surprise...he is such a cutie! I hope this mare has a baby as cute!

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barnbum2106 Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 333	no mystery babies on my end... with a mare like that your bound to have a gorgeous foal. would she have been bred by her previous owner (even by accident)...could you get ahold of them? __________________ Owned by: Bo & Hoosier RIP my Bailey bug. You will never been forgotten my love. Miss you...07/14/2009 RIP my Lucy Goose. You unexpectedly left but not without leaving hoofprints on my heart. 01/21/2010

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beezwing Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 2,452	blessedly not, even had the vet out to check my round little mare __________________ “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words.” St Francis

02-11-2009, 09:16 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 11,033	Nope nothing here. But you will have to post the foal when he/she is born. __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse. http://nightfireranch.webs.com/index.htm

02-12-2009, 08:01 AM
barefoot rider Yearling Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 611	We've got one. The little Welsh cross mare we were given is very definitely in foal. We were told that she was bred to a Black and White Welsh cross last April or May. So we will soon be on pins and needles. __________________ Barefoot Farms breeding AQHA and APHA horses with outstanding performance and temperament. www.bffarms.com

02-12-2009, 08:09 AM
theoldbear Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arcadia, Florida Posts: 935	My "gift filly" will be three in May. She was turned out with a little palomino colt who will turn two in May. I didn't realize he hadn't been cut until my friend who gave me the filly happened to mention that he had the little guy gelded last month. The cowboy who is riding the filly for me asked me if she was in foal. He says she hasn't shown any signs of coming into heat in the time he's had her. (Since before Christmas). Could be winter anestrus. But she sure is getting big in the belly. Oh well, I've always wanted a palomino Appaloosa!

02-12-2009, 11:24 AM
Peter-John's Love Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,319	Congrats on the upcoming foal(s) I don't have any unexpected, but we had a mini that was an anytime after Feb.... She was not bagged up, but had a filly at her side come breakfast one day Surprise surprise! Figured she would have one, just didn't know when and I was , but mom got in the milk fine and all was well...course even when you know the due date, I have found the babies can't read a calendar They come when they come! I can't wait to see some baby pics Happy and safe foaling __________________ Love is a visible gift of God like when you see Peter-John's and Darlin's souls touch

02-12-2009, 11:32 AM
QuarterCowGirl Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 7,424	That mare is stunning! I had a surprise baby last year. I knew my mare was pregnant when I bought her (vet check), but nobody said what she was bred to, it was like a big secret. I was shocked to go out one morning and find my chetnut QH standing over a very loud paint colt! __________________ I'm a farmer - I'll grow on you.

02-12-2009, 06:01 PM
akasha Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 251	Thanks everyone for sharing...do you have any pics of the 'mystery' babies? I am STILL keeping my fingers crossed for a MULE! hehe I think it would be stunning if he/she looked like momma!

02-12-2009, 07:28 PM
AlbertaGirl Seasoned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 4,072	We might be, but still aren't sure yet! Hard to tell, as we just got the mare in the early fall, and she was out of shape, plus has had a couple of foals, and is a draft/QH cross, so we're finding it pretty hard to tell one way or the other! She was out to pasture with a bunch of reg. QH broodmares, so the stud would've been a reg. QH, but since we were assured she wasn't bred, we didn't get too many details on him. She's rounder than any of our other mares, and is getting a little full looking in the flanks, so we'll see I guess __________________ Some people say horses don't have a sense of humor... they obviously haven't met mine yet ;o) Last edited by AlbertaGirl : 02-12-2009 at 07:31 PM.

02-13-2009, 07:34 AM
akasha Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 251	Hi, My friend (lives about 10 mins from here) has 2 mares due. 1 is a Welsh Cross Mare....bred to a Paint....which the only 'mystery' to that is....WHEN she was bred. She is a dainty mare, and not really showing, however hasn't come back into season since she has owned her. She had a GORGEOUS Coloured filly last year by the same stallion. Her 2nd mare is a Welsh/Arab Mare......NO idea what she is bred to, or WHEN. but is starting to show?? or we think. haha. She might have us fooled. She is also a dainty mare, so makes it difficult...could hide the baby well. I will try and get pics to post of them for everyone.

02-13-2009, 10:56 AM
cansncattle Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 385	thats too bad you didnt get teh papers with your mare. She is gorgeous! any chance of digging around and finding out her breeding and WHAT she is bred to? (harrass the old owners or something) __________________ http://trainingbadgesbluesnjazz.blogspot.com/

02-13-2009, 12:07 PM
ilovepaints Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 248	No mystery babies for me either but I love your mare, she looks soooo much like my boy, here is a pic of him! P.S. What is her breeding?

02-13-2009, 01:19 PM
akasha Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 251	QuarterCowGirl- Milo is a WONDERUL surprise...he is such a cutie! I hope this mare has a baby as cute!