Finally a foal and it’s a BOY!

Well it was no surprise for Princesse Pascale to be late delivering this foal, mares generally follow their own pattern of gestation and this delay was anticipated.

Princesse Pascale’s ligaments of her hindquarters around the tail head had softened increasingly over the last week, her udder had bagged up but no wax to speak of. We have been monitoring her every hour during the night as she has shown many signs of discomfort recently.

At 6.30am this morning PP was showing signs of restlessness, by 7 she had started foaling. We initially watched her on the CCTV camera, giving her minimal disturbance.

It wasn’t long before it became apparent PP was having difficulties foaling. A call for the vet was required and before 8 the new arrival was safe on the ground with a little help.

Can you believe this is our third foal born on the 21^st April in consecutive years.

He is a big boy with very long legs. His arrival into the world was to say the least not what I expected or wanted but o boy he is “all there”. He really is “full on” for a new-born, cross nursing within 2 hours and running around in the round pen by 5.30pm. Full of life, very inquisitive and friendly.