Pregnant mini horse?

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I rescued two mini horses a few months ago (a mare and her colt). He's comfortable around me and he's had a trip to the vet and had shots and been gelded. She, on the other hand, won't let me get within ten feet of her so I can't examine her to tell if she's pregnant or not. This is the first miniature mare I've owned. She came from a home without adequate food, and I doubt she's gotten this large just because of food. I've attached a picture I took of her at feeding this morning. She's the bay. Please have a look and tell me what you think
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I'm so glad you rescued those beautiful horses.

Sometimes, mares that have had babies get pot bellies, even if they aren't over-weight. However, I can't be sure if she is pregnant or not, as I have never owned horses before.

Best of luck with them!
 
Well, how old is the colt and has he been with her this whole time, before the gelding I mean? She is pretty fat, and minis can be very chubby little equines, so it's hard to tell from a picture alone but if she's been with her colt she very well could be in foal.
 
We were told he was a yearling when we got them but the previous owner seemed unsure about their exact ages. She's supposed to be about five. He still has his baby teeth so I'm assuming he's about 2. He was gelded within the week we got him.
 
I have a miniature mule that looks exactly like that, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that she's not pregnant! A diet high in fiber can create that look, it's often called a "grass belly" or "hay belly."

Minis have a reputation for being able to get fat on air. In fact, most pastures that aren't grazed down to practically nothing are too much for them. A lot of minis have to be kept on dry lots at least part of the day to keep them from getting too fat and foundering. Maybe it's just the angle, but both of the minis in that picture look rather chubby; how much are you feeding them?
 

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