Hey WIG I need help!

Dianna Vesta · 06-18-2003

Wig is 12 years old to old for a mare to have a baby?

I came home last night and a young 1/4 horse had jumped the fence and got in with my Tiny Dancer. I didn't think she was in heat but I can't think of any other reason he was so hell bent on getting inside.

Tiny Dancer, my mare is healthy. A little chubby now but otherwise in good health.

Please please give me your horse advice.

Kiss
DV

wig · 06-18-2003

Dianna,

Your mare should be fine. At about 17 days you can ultrasound and look for embryo to confirm.

Hope this helps!

Wig

Dianna Vesta · 06-18-2003

Thank you it does. So how old is too old for a horse to have a colt?

wig · 06-18-2003

Some mares will continue to breed late in life and will be fine. This is more likely in mares that have bred regularly.

If I had to guess, I would say 18-20 is getting too old that one hould not do it on purpose. ;-)

06-18-2003	#1
Dianna Vesta Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,087	Wig is 12 years old to old for a mare to have a baby? I came home last night and a young 1/4 horse had jumped the fence and got in with my Tiny Dancer. I didn't think she was in heat but I can't think of any other reason he was so hell bent on getting inside. Tiny Dancer, my mare is healthy. A little chubby now but otherwise in good health. Please please give me your horse advice. Kiss DV __________________ Live radio and audio downloads have a definite place in marketing and promoting products. Not only will it capture new customers but it is an excellent way to promote new products to existing customers continuing to build good customer relationships. Click here for more info

06-18-2003	#3
Dianna Vesta Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,087	Thank you it does. So how old is too old for a horse to have a colt? __________________ Live radio and audio downloads have a definite place in marketing and promoting products. Not only will it capture new customers but it is an excellent way to promote new products to existing customers continuing to build good customer relationships. Click here for more info

06-18-2003	#2
wig Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,248	Dianna, Your mare should be fine. At about 17 days you can ultrasound and look for embryo to confirm. Hope this helps! Wig