Saturday Morning Update

It could get very interesting in the barn soon.  All three of the mares are testing the max on their calcium tests.  Jordan now has wax and her pH is still at 6.3.  Pollyanne's pH has dropped to 6.3 and Kari's pH has dropped to 6.7.

I am going to let them out for some exercise and fresh air but we will be keeping a close eye on them and will bring them in if we see anything happening.

I will test them again when we bring them in and will update you again this evening.

Have a great Saturday.

Friday Evening Update

The mares are inside and on the cams. Jordan is the same as this morning, 6.3 pH and max on calcium test.  We will just need to watch her very closely.  She could hold off a day or so or could foal tonight. 

Polly is now testing the max on her calcium test but her pH has not dropped.

Kari is testing 4.5 on her calcium test and her pH has not dropped.

It's wait and watch time here on the farm!

Thanks for helping us watch over the mares.  I'll update if I see any big changes happening.

Have a good night

Friday Updtae

It's a beautiful day here in Arkansas and the mares are enjoying some fresh air and sunshine. My friend Vickie is here from West Virginia and we have a good excuse to sit on the back porch and do nothing......after all,  we are watching mares.  Oh, and we are also eating the wonderful cake that she brought us. 

I checked Jordan this morning and her pH has dropped to 6.3.  Her calcium test is at the max and I will not be surprised if we see a baby from her tonight.  I'll check her again when we bring them back in the barn this afternoon and I'll update you on all of them then.  We will probably bring them inside a little earlier this evening.

I'll post another update tonight.  Have a good day.

Wednesday Evening Update

We are finally starting to see some changes in the mares.  Pollyanne and Karisma are both now testing four squares (out of a possible 5) on their calcium test.  Both still have high pH test.  Polly's rump muscles have really softened up today.  I expect that we will see some very big changes in both of them soon. 

Jordan is still hanging on with a calcium test at the max.  Her pH has not dropped further so we are hopeful she will just not change for a few days.  She is now at 312 days so every day she continues to carry her baby helps.

The vet and farrier came together yesterday to work on Rosa's hoof.  They got more drainage and fitted her with a hospital shoe.  She is still not putting weight on it today and the vet will be back tomorrow to check her again.  I keep watching her and hoping to see her putting some weight on that foot but it hasn't happened yet.  Hopefully soon.

It was a really nice day here and we had a grooming day with the horses. We braided tails on Polly, Kari and Jordan.  They all looked so nice when we finished but they will probably be messy again by tomorrow night. 

Have a good night.  I'll keep you updated on any changes with the mares.

Jordan

Meet Jordan

Jordan is a great mare with outstanding markings and a disposition that would be hard to beat.  She has such a sweet nature that it makes you want to give her a big hug every time you are around her.    

Jordan has consistently given us beautiful, people loving foals. She is once again in foal by Prince Charming .She is in the barn at night and on the cams .

Jordan's Previous Foals

Monday Night Update

Pollyanne, Karisma and Jordan

We are still waiting and watching.  They all seem to be in a holding pattern right now.  I am very happy that Jordan has not made any real changes in several days.  It is still a little early for her foal.  If she'll hold on a few more days I will feel much more comfortable about her. 

We're still fighting the battle of the  hoof abscess with Rosa. It has started to drain but she still doesn't want to put weight on it.  The vet will be back in the morning to check her again.  I am hoping she will feel better soon. 

I hope you will all have a great week. I'll keep you updated.

Saturday Night Update

Happy Saturday Everyone,

It was another nice day here, a little cooler but sunny and beautiful.  We took advantage of the nice weather to get a few projects done outside.

The vet was here this morning to check Rosa's hoof abscess.  She is still putting very little weight on it and it seemed to have stopped draining. He opened it up a little more and we are hoping this will give her some relief.  It's been a long process and I feel so bad for her. I know it has to be painful.  This is the first time I have ever had to deal with a hoof abscess and I will be so glad when we finally get her feeling better. 

Pollyanne and Karisma are both bagging up a little more each day.  Both are 3.5 on their calcium test and their pH is still high.  Jordan is 5 on her calcium test but her pH has not dropped.  So we wait and watch the girls and dream of precious new babies in the barn soon.

I hope you all have a great weekend. I'll keep you updated.