My mini mare lost her foal

pasopony · 04-15-2008, 09:27 AM

We are so sad. We were checking her every few hours and she delivered between "checks". When we got down to the barn at 6:30, she was laying on his legs, but jumped up and started pawing at him to get up. He was completely licked clean with open eyes, so we think he was born fine, but that Priscilla laid on him and crushed/smothered him. It was really hard watching hubby cry - this is his favorite little mare and we were just hoping for a successful birth. Priscilla is fine, but still looking for her colt.

**gbarmranch** · 04-15-2008, 09:28 AM

Oh no... I am so sorry!

BarnBum · 04-15-2008, 09:35 AM

I am so sorry to hear about that. Maybe you can install stall cameras for future so you don't have to go thru this again. Baby monitors work well too.. It was an accident. I am sure your mare is grieving just as much as you. Hugs to all.

Hideaway · 04-15-2008, 09:37 AM

Oh no! Poor bugger. I'm so sorry. (((Hugs))) for you both.

Carri · 04-15-2008, 09:38 AM

I am SO sorry. The mini at our barn just lost hers, too, the baby was not able to break the bag. It is so heartbreaking...

(((HUGS)))

kindredspiritsia · 04-15-2008, 09:38 AM

I am so sorry

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Horsegirl621 · 04-15-2008, 09:39 AM

I'm so sorry.

**seerfarm** · 04-15-2008, 09:40 AM

My thoughts and prayers as it is never easy to loose any of them, especially the little ones.

HorseDork · 04-15-2008, 09:40 AM

i am so sorry for you your husband and Priscilla.

cameo05 · 04-15-2008, 09:41 AM

Oh no I am so very sorry. I know how devastating it is to loose something so small. Hugs and prayers to you and you family and mama mini.

MikeysMom · 04-15-2008, 09:41 AM

I'm so sorry. This is just so sad.

jazzymonster · 04-15-2008, 09:44 AM

it is so heartbreaking, I just lost my paint mare's foal a few weeks ago. I was so devastated that I spent most of the day in tears. I was just thankful that my mare was ok. (((hugs)))

sunny · 04-15-2008, 09:44 AM

Oh I am so sorry to hear that, so sad. Much hugs, it is really heartbreakin.
I feel for you, I thought we were going to loose our foal sunday, because the mommy wouldnt take care of him. Prayers comming your way.

TheUpNorthCowgirl · 04-15-2008, 09:46 AM

I am so sorry

iris_surreal_euphoria · 04-15-2008, 10:00 AM

I know how it is to lose a foal. Sometimes it's just not meant to be. Prayers for you, your hubby and your little mare.

Fawn Lane Farm · 04-15-2008, 12:04 PM

I've lost a foal before and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I'm so sorry for your loss!

doxies13isenough · 04-15-2008, 12:07 PM

I so sorry for your loss. We just lost our first foal. I agree It is really hard to watch your husband cry. Many ((((HUGS)))))) and prayers to you.

Brittese · 04-15-2008, 12:14 PM

So Sorry about your loss!!

rm185western · 04-15-2008, 12:17 PM

Really sorry to hear of your loss.

horseloverinVA · 04-15-2008, 12:21 PM

Thoughts and prayers coming your way

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04-15-2008, 09:27 AM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	My mini mare lost her foal We are so sad. We were checking her every few hours and she delivered between "checks". When we got down to the barn at 6:30, she was laying on his legs, but jumped up and started pawing at him to get up. He was completely licked clean with open eyes, so we think he was born fine, but that Priscilla laid on him and crushed/smothered him. It was really hard watching hubby cry - this is his favorite little mare and we were just hoping for a successful birth. Priscilla is fine, but still looking for her colt. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

04-15-2008, 09:28 AM
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04-15-2008, 09:35 AM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,609	I am so sorry to hear about that. Maybe you can install stall cameras for future so you don't have to go thru this again. Baby monitors work well too.. It was an accident. I am sure your mare is grieving just as much as you. Hugs to all. Last edited by BarnBum : 04-15-2008 at 09:44 AM.

04-15-2008, 09:37 AM
Hideaway Coming two Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,949	Oh no! Poor bugger. I'm so sorry. (((Hugs))) for you both. __________________ Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History

04-15-2008, 09:38 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	I am SO sorry. The mini at our barn just lost hers, too, the baby was not able to break the bag. It is so heartbreaking... (((HUGS))) __________________

04-15-2008, 09:38 AM
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04-15-2008, 09:39 AM
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04-15-2008, 09:40 AM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,824	My thoughts and prayers as it is never easy to loose any of them, especially the little ones. __________________ The man who questions opinions is wise. The man who quarrels with facts is a fool.

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HorseDork Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 561	i am so sorry for you your husband and Priscilla. __________________ loves~hopes~dreams~horses

04-15-2008, 09:41 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,838	Oh no I am so very sorry. I know how devastating it is to loose something so small. Hugs and prayers to you and you family and mama mini. __________________

04-15-2008, 09:46 AM
TheUpNorthCowgirl Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 993	I am so sorry __________________ There ain't no dollar sign on peace of mind, this I've come to know.

04-15-2008, 09:41 AM
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04-15-2008, 09:44 AM
jazzymonster Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 331	it is so heartbreaking, I just lost my paint mare's foal a few weeks ago. I was so devastated that I spent most of the day in tears. I was just thankful that my mare was ok. (((hugs)))

04-15-2008, 09:44 AM
sunny Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 949	Oh I am so sorry to hear that, so sad. Much hugs, it is really heartbreakin. I feel for you, I thought we were going to loose our foal sunday, because the mommy wouldnt take care of him. Prayers comming your way. __________________ http://www.twincreekfarminfo.com

04-15-2008, 10:00 AM
iris_surreal_euphoria Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,073	I know how it is to lose a foal. Sometimes it's just not meant to be. Prayers for you, your hubby and your little mare. __________________ If wishes were horses this room would need a good mucking! Visit our website: http://www.freewebs.com/lazziassacres/

04-15-2008, 12:04 PM
Fawn Lane Farm Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 761	I've lost a foal before and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I'm so sorry for your loss! __________________

04-15-2008, 12:07 PM
doxies13isenough Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western KY Posts: 924	I so sorry for your loss. We just lost our first foal. I agree It is really hard to watch your husband cry. Many ((((HUGS)))))) and prayers to you.

04-15-2008, 12:14 PM
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04-15-2008, 12:17 PM
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