AHH! Only two weeks until my foal is due! *link to video Pg13!!* EOWYN

[trilyn]

That is one drop dead gorgeous stud! Between him and Trynke you are sure to have a stunning foal.
You must, must, must post pics!! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations, you are in for a lifetime of enjoyment, there is no bond more unique than horse and human. Get ready-the best is yet to come!!

 

[silverlining]

ahhh how exciting

I hope to breed my mare one day (shes a Hano cross). I'm sure you will have sooo much fun with your baby. And trainers are such life savers.

We MUST see pics of your stunning foal when it comes!

 

[insiderart]

Do you know what date she was bred? I have a book that tells how to get colts or fillies. If you know the date she was bred I'll look it up!

Terri

 

[Chicken Fruit]

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I shot the owner an email and asked. She's a busy lady right now though- its foaling season and a million other things. Maybe she'll get back to me!

 

[insiderart]

Ok... I'll stand by

 

[babymakes6]

I AM SO JEALOUS!!!!!! I think Friesians are the most beautiful breed of horse! I have always wanted a horse, but, so far, it's still a dream.

 

[lorieMN]

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geez.when you decide to get a horse you dont screw around do you....Lovely !!!

 

[my5lilrugrats]

I have a quarter horse, I think my dh would die if I told him I wanted to buy a Friesian. They are GORGEOUS horses! You must be so excited. I can't wait to see pictures.

My aunt and uncle bought a Friesian in utero, and Wraven is almost 1 yr now and getting ready to go to training. Such a beautiful horse!

 

[RedStickLA]

WOW They are BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't wait to see the baby pictures.

Mitzi

 

[CurlyLindsay]

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I shot the owner an email and asked. She's a busy lady right now though- its foaling season and a million other things. Maybe she'll get back to me!

If you have the due date they told you, it should be exactly 340 days previous that she was bred (unless they have breed the mare many times and are familiar with her gestation- some mare always go long or foal early) but the 'due date' is much less solid in horses than humans.

There is no way to tell in utero, past the first trimester when there is a small window where a skilled vet can tell by ultrasound, whether it's a colt or filly. Colts will cook about 3-4 days longer on average, but girls can just as easily come late so you never know.

Will this be your first foal to raise? If you don't have lots of experience working with young horses I really, really suggest finding a trainer or even an expereinced breeder who will come over once a week and work with you and your weanling together. Babies are such a handful (but so fun!) and you have a breed that is going to get very big, very fast and is known for being a more headstrong than most breeds- teaching him manners and setting rules now will be the best way to ensure success when he's under saddle.