If, for example, the mare is bred in February 27, she will be due to foal approximately on February 2 of the following year. Abomen develops a point at the lowest portion. Teats become shinky and tight. Nipples wax up about 24 to 48 hours before the mare foals. Milk may drip from the nipples when the mare walks.
Vulva enlarges and relaxes.
Tail and hip muscles drop, making the tailhead stick out. Its time to keep an eye on her. Bring her into a safe dry lot at the barn or into a large, roomy freshly bedded box stall. The foal is about to be born. Gail Damerow is editor.