Waterfall Shires
Phone : 07927 735 174 | Email: marianne@waterfall-shires.co.uk

Breeding & Foaling

A Mare’s gestation period is roughly 340 days (11 months). During that time the mare should be monitored closely, checked by a vet if required and allowed to relax and enjoy her time ‘in foal’.

As the birth approaches it is ideal to separate the mare from the rest of the herd and provide her with a foaling box if possible. This is her safe area and provides her with a secure environment within which she can foal and then rest, away from the herd who sometimes show too much of an interest which can unduly stress the mare and cause problems.

Rugs are removed to allow the foal to fall without danger of becoming entangled in the leg straps as this can lead to strangulation or suffocation.

The birth lasts approximately 30 minutes; once the Foal is born the Mare licks it clean which also stimulates the blood flow in the foal. At this point the Mare and the foal must be closely monitored to ensure no complications arise, additionally the foal should be standing and suckling from its mother within the first hour of its life.

If the first couple of hours go well the next thing to watch out for is the foals’ first ‘movement’ as this shows its internal organs are working correctly.

My stallion Ellston Jasper has successfully served 2 of my mares; Dulce Sweet Velvet (2014) and Fourlands Lizzie Brown (2016) and I hope that he will continue to sire healthy strong foals for Waterfall Shires.

Ellston Jasper & Fourlands Lizzie Brown

Waterfall Sweet Lunar (2015)

Dam: Dulce Sweet Velvet
Foal: Bay Filly
Name: Waterfall Sweet Lunar
Ellston Jasper’s first foal was Lunar, a gentle giant like her father and has shown successfully in-hand. She enjoys the attention and fuss that comes with show preparation and showing. I have recently started breaking her to harness and saddle with the hopes of one day showing her in both ridden and driven classes.

Waterfall Arctic Storm (2017)

Dam: Fourlands Lizzie Brown
Foal: Black Colt
Name: Waterfall Arctic Storm
Jaspers second foal, Boston-Louie is a playful tike who loves cuddles, attention and causing trouble. He is an absolute clown but loves being shown and thoroughly enjoyed his first season in the show ring in 2018.

Waterfall Crackerjack (2020)

Dam: Wild West Billy the Kid
Foal: Bay Colt
Name: Waterfall Crackerjack
Jaspers third foal, Crackerjack, foaled one day before his half sibling Tom Thumb. He has showed with his mum at the Bath and West.

Waterfall Tom Thumb (2020)

Dam: Fourlands Lizzie Brown
Foal: Skewbald Colt
Name: Waterfall Tom Thumb
Jaspers fourth foal, Tom Thumb, was a playful, confident lad and together with his half brother reaped havoc with his friends. Unfortunately Tom Thumb contracted pneumonia and passed away swiftly at 3 months of age.

Waterfall Duke of Diamond (2023)

Dam: Wild West Billy the Kid
Foal: Bay Colt
Name: Waterfall Duke of Diamonds
Jaspers fifth foal, Duke, named in celebration of the coronation of our King. He has done well in the show ring and seems popular with the judges winning best foal at the Mid-Somerset Show.

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