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Tsatin was straining to push the foal out so a little assistance with each contraction was given to guide the foal.
This should only be done by a knowledgeable person or with the guidance of the vet.
Soon the head was coming out, there is a little half moon
on it's forehead. The stallion only has a small star and his dam is a solid bay. There was a little chrome
on this little one.
The shoulders followed.
The foal was born within a matter of minutes, We cut the
sac and dried the foal off only slightly so mom could lick him dry.
It wasn't long before Tsatin was talking to her newborn
colt in soft nickers.
First touch by mom, soon she was licking her colt all
over drying him off. We let them have a bit of time together before beginning the imprinting process.
Our vet came out the next day and pronounced the colt healthy and mom in good shape. Within a week Tsatin developed
mastitis, the little guy worked very hard for every ounce of milk mom produced. She was put on antibiotics and domperidone, Within a
week the mare was producing milk again. This was great since the little guy was not very fond of the milk replacement
nor the nurse mare.
Lore has grown into a good looking yearling. This year he has begun showing in
the yearling halter class.
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