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Re: [RC] Awaiting Baby - heidiHere's a question for all those who have experience in breeding. How many have had maiden mares foal early/late/on time? I know that every horse is different, as is every foaling experience. Keep in mind that normal gestation in horses has the most variable range of any domestic species--anywhere from 305 to 395 days is completely normal. I hate to see mares being called "early" or "late" when they are simply above or below some mythical average but are well within the normal range. (And I've personally had mares go from 312 to 383 days--pretty much both ends of the spectrum.) An "early" foal is one that is not yet ready to be born, and a "late" foal is one that has stress issues resulting from a delay of the onset of labor. If the foal is ready to be born, it is "on time," anywhere within that range. :-) Heidi ============================================================ By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~ Confucius ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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