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The Birth of a Foal
Bazaar's
Brook is an Irish Draught Sports Horse by Enniskeane Prince R.I.D. out
of a Tb mare called Wardbrook. She is a half-sister to the
coloured sport horse stallion, Bazaar's Texas. Her
foal is by RID Lady's Tralee Raj. The gestation period was the
textbook 342 days!
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12.45 am - she's sweating, and licking the walls!
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12.55 - the waters have broken and the white bag has just appeared.
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12.57 am - She thinks about getting up - but it's all happening too
fast.
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12.59 am - the feet are
clearly visible.
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1.05 am - clearing the bag
from the foal's head and neck as mother rests momentarily.
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It's a strong foal - clearing the mouth and nostrils - not always
necessary but it gives the attendant something useful to do!
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1.10 am Mother is on the job - and foal is
already trying to rise.
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1.15 - The naval has been dipped in an iodine
solution. The foal is a healthy filly and is now ready to stand
up.
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Now a strong two year old, Indigo Reflection is
eligible for grading as an Appendix Irish Draught (AID) and will be
presented for inspection in September 2006
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