The 2012 foaling season for Miniature Horses and pony breeds is getting underway in the United States and Canada. Now is the time to finalize preparations for the safe arrival of healthy new babies. To assist in those efforts, Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com offers the following suggestions to help anxious mare owners insure safer delivery of the 2012 foal crop.
Owners expecting foals should read up on the signs of foaling and labor predictors. There are a variety of signs that help indicate when a mare is preparing to deliver. One obvious sign is that mares will “bag up” – i.e., their udder will begin to expand and then fill - in advance. The time frame for bagging up can vary dramatically from broodmare to broodmare.
Because signs of foaling vary from mare to mare, foaling predictor kits are available for today’s modern horse owner. These kits can help make the foal watch easier and more accurate which means mare owners can be more alert to any potential labor or delivery concerns sooner. Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com offers one of the small equine industry’s top foaling predictor kits. This kit is on special during the month of February at www.MiniTack.com.
Once foaling is imminent, mare owners can take steps to help prepare for a safe delivery. One such step is to wrap the mare’s tail with products available through Ozark Mountain. In fact, mare owners may find it helpful to have all of the supplies needed – from wraps to scissors to medical treatments – pre-prepared in a handy foaling kit. Take the guesswork out of making one of these toolboxes by purchasing a professionally prepared foaling kit from Ozark Mountain. These foaling kits are on special in February at www.MiniTack.com just in time for mare owners to prepare for foaling.
Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com also recommends you create a list of emergency contacts you might need during foaling and keep this list with your foaling kit. Have your vet’s number readily available in case your mare presents any problems during delivery.
Broodmare owners might find it helpful to brush up on foaling, foaling signs, normal delivery steps or indications of abnormal delivery before the foaling date actually arrives. Ozark Mountain has a variety of books and DVDs on foaling that can help any mare owner prepare. These are available through the company’s website as well.
Ozark Mountain also provides a variety of supplies and equipment needed for brand new Miniature Horse and pony foals. Check out options for boosting your new foal’s immunity at www.MiniTack.com. Ozark also offers hard-to-find foal halters, blankets and other gear for small equine babies. Of course, there are also helpful items in the Ozark catalog for those mare owners planning to rebreed for next year’s foal!
Visit www.MiniTack.com today to find the items you need to prepare for delivery and proper foal care. Ozark Mountain is offering a variety if specials on many of the supplies breeders need just in time for the 2012 foaling season.
For small equine enthusiasts in Canada who will also soon be preparing for their 2012 foals, check out foaling products through Ozark Canada at http://www.ozarkcanada.com
Ozark MiniTack.com is a supplier of fine equine products, veterinary supplies and specialty gifts made exclusively for Miniature Horses, Miniature Donkeys, ponies and their owners. Their long-term experience, special knowledge and work with small equine makes Ozark MiniTack.com a leader in meeting the needs of small equine owners and handlers. The company prides itself on providing American-made products whenever possible and offering value at a reasonable price. MiniTack.com guarantees its products and services. Visit Ozark online at
http://www.MiniTack.com or call toll free (888) 775-6446.
Ozark Canada offers a similar shopping option for small equine enthusiasts in Canada. Visit Ozark Canada at http://www.ozarkcanada.com or call (289) 407-0380