Lost our first foal

clh · Postby **clh** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:21 pm

McCaskill lost her foal last Friday - stillborn. Had a hard time getting it out and the vet said if it hadn't been stillborn he would have had to put it down anyhow based on the contractures in her legs. The little Purim filly had no white on her at all - a dark brown. What to do with a filly when the ground is frozen? No render-man is coming. Called a pet cemetary and since she was the size of a large dog they cremated her for me. Went and picked her up the next day. They wanted to know what her name was when I took her there - duh - hadn't named her yet since I didn't know her personality - so I thought fast - she was named Penelope. I am just heartsick. Poor McCaskill - she's the best mom of the lot and now she doesn't have a baby. Course, if anyone close by needs a nurse mare ..... (of course, you'd probably have to send your baby to me

She is a milk cow.

Have not booked any of my mares yet for 2009.........

Bondama · Postby **Bondama** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:39 pm

I'm so very sorry for your loss. :cry:

Toccet02 · Postby **Toccet02** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:50 pm

I'm so sorry CLH. What a cute name you gave her though and it's nice of them to care. I hope the rest of the year brings much happier things for you.

witherbee · Postby **witherbee** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:09 pm

So sorry to hear that. Glad you were able to at least get her buried. Poor little thing and poor McCaskill. Praying here that our two foal out with no complications or problems with the mares or foals.

nferro9925 · Postby **nferro9925** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:12 pm

Awwww clh...I am dang sorry to hear it -

I am glad you found a caring place for Penelope though.
It makes a big difference sometimes.

My condolences to you and your mare.

Bedouwia · Postby **Bedouwia** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:28 am

RIP Penelope. That is tough luck. I am sorry for your loss. One of my mares had a stillborn filly five years ago, and I still think about what we lost. This is a tough business.

Bedouwia

madelyn · Postby **madelyn** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:11 am

Oh that is such a shame!! Was she early or anything?

It's that time of year again, champagne and tears.

nferro9925 · Postby **nferro9925** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:26 pm

Hopefully much more champagne this year than last!!

Jenny · Postby **Jenny** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:38 pm

So sorry to hear about this. Hang in there.

Sunday Rider · Postby **Sunday Rider** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:15 pm

So So Sorry for your loss

I know you love to foal watch with the rest of us.....hopefully your hurt will heal as the year goes on you will be in my prayers

clh · Postby **clh** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:10 pm

Madelyn - she was a few weeks early - she was due 1/24.

Thanks guys. Appreciate your warm thoughts. McCaskill came home today from the vets and is doing well and looking very fit (and trim I might add). She is also in heat. Hopefully these three yearling colts won't realize what that means yet (YIKES)!!

You could tell the other mares knew why she had left and what she was supposed to come back with. Allou stuck her head up to the stall as if to say to McCaskill "okay, where's the little brat at?" McCaskill just looked at her as if to say "what brat, I have no idea what you are talking about". Horses are so wonderful that way - lose a baby and in a matter of a few days they forget about it.

It would be easier for me to forget about it if the box of cremated remains weren't sitting on the laundry room counter :shock:

Probably should find another place to put them before I host a "real baby" shower next week - but I can't bury them yet and this box is small enough I'm afraid to put it in the garage or barn. PROBLEM SOLVED: I'll move it to my closet

It's always nice to come here and be among friends when it comes to the mares and foals (and other critters and grandchildren

ZiaLand · Postby **ZiaLand** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:30 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss, Cheryl. You know we've been there, too. It's very tough. I hope the rest of the season goes better for you.

On another sad note, we lost Galway Song tonight. I did a post on the General Forum. :cry:

Laurie

Mood Swings · Postby **Mood Swings** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:43 pm

I'm so sorry clh

RIP little Penelope

Karie · Postby **Karie** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:46 pm

oh no, I am so sorry!
Poor mare!!!

Jorge · Postby **Jorge** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:53 pm

Dear clh

Very sorry for the loss of Penelope, one of God's creatures! Sorry also for McCaskill. May the Good Lord bless her very dearly and may free her soon from all root of sadness. Amen.