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foaling a mare

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Question
hi patt
how do i know when my mare is ready and what do i do to help and ready her and to foal this foal, how do i do it.

Answer
MEEKA
IT TAKES 11 MONTHS, THE MARE WILL WAX UP WITHIN 24 HOURS OF FOALING.  JUST BE THERE IN CASE SHE NEEDS HELP, TOWELS, ETC. WHEN U SEE THE NOSE, BREAK THE SAC AND JUST KEEP A TAUNT HOLD ON THE FRONT LEGS, WHEN SHOULDERS APPEAR U CAN PULL. LET THEM ALONE AND JUST WATCH.

REGARDS
PATT