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Born on Feb. 29th?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:21 pm
by karenkarenn
Hello, I didn't know where to stick this question so I will just ask it here. And if anyone objects, moderators please put it where it belongs.
My mare is bagged up and she is over due by quite a few days now what happens if the foal is born healthy on feb. 29th?
Does it matter?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:26 pm
by Crystal
why would it matter? This is a leap year anyway.
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:48 pm
by karenkarenn
It does matter think about it from a horse that has retired from the track.
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:22 am
by docjocoy
The date of birth won't matter in the whole scheme of things, Karen, because as a foal of 2012 it will become a one year old yearling on Jan 1 2013, so not to worry. Also, a Feb foal is a good thing, no matter what day it is born, it will have a few months on its later born year-mates when it turns 1 in 2013, giving it hopefully some size should you decide to sell.
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:51 pm
by Crystal
It doesn't matter. 365 days is 365 days. No one would care if an birthdate is listed as Feb 29th or March 1st.. Horses don't celebrate birthdays. LOL
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:57 pm
by karenkarenn
Pming you
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:54 pm
by Laurierace
Assuming you are talking about a TB it's birthdate is January 1 regardless.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:56 pm
by karenkarenn
No, I am talking about when they retire and when they compete at something else.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:20 pm
by Laurierace
They are thoroughbreds for the rest of their lives regardless of their job. Their birthday is Jan 1. You are way over thinking this.