The Birth of an
Arabian Foal
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On this page you will find the photographic record of the birth of an Arabian filly. She was born quickly and with no complications at 1:30 am on July
26th, 2003. Due to the speed of her actual birth there are very few pictures even tho the camera was snapping constantly.
About Mom:
Sired by a true "renaissance man" among horses she is just one among a long list of very athletic able-minded and bodied of his foals. While she has never competed in any formal area,
she is a family-safe, trail horse extraodinaire and we have had quite a few years now of wonderful experiences out in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
About Dad:
Known by his "fans" for his fantastic child-safe temperment, his back-pocket friendliness, and his consistent ability to sire correct, beautiful, athletic, typy and extremely trainable foals, he also carries a very impressive pedigree
of many of the who's who of the Polish world. One of his colts has even been shown to the regional level and won many times over.
Waiting:
Foaling:
Day One:
We have not yet come up with a name for her, although we know it will be something to reflect her zest for life, her joy at living, and as we watch her personality develop, we are sure the name that is right for her will come, just a naturally as she did. **UPDATE** The filly's name is Joyful Eskapade (Joy)...Welcome to the world, Joy!
While we did not call a vet for the birth of this filly, we have also been witness to and participated in many foalings. Most were normal, uneventful (if you can call ANY foaling uneventful) "textbook" births without any complications or concerns.
At the same time, we have also been involved in foalings where it seemed that everything that could go wrong did and which did not turn out with a happy ending, losing either foal and/or the mare. If you are not an experienced horse person or even if you are but have not had experience in foaling out your mares or if you are and suspect ANYTHING
may be wrong, call your vet. Do not risk the lives of your mare and new baby. Read up on what to expect and in what time frame to expect them and then if there are ANY deviations from those norms, call a professional. This web page is not meant to be a guide or an authority for foaling out a mare, it is simply a photographic record of the birth of
one of our foals and we thought to share it with you. We hope you enjoyed it.
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Za Za Zim: barn name Kalila (
Information about Kalila's dam My Ciara (TheEgyptianPrince x Neffer Tuhotmiss) has been woefully scarce, but the little information that we do have is the she was a good producing
mare for Loma Arabians and that she died unexpectedly from undisclosed tragic circumstances. She apparently produced one foal that did go on to race, La Testerossa who apparently did win
on the Californian circuit and then went on to compete in Endurance in the Mid-West. If you may know of any more information about My Ciara, please 
Eskont: (*Probat x Ekcetra) Eskont is a Black Bay, Pure Polish stallion who was bred by Meadowwood Arabians and is owned by Chuck and 
We are very impressed with what Eskont produces and is evidenced by the fact that we currently own three purebred and one partbred (yes, he outcrosses fantasticly too!) daughters of his. If you are interested in breeding to him, his stud fee is a reasonable and affordable $800 (LFG) and his owner can
be contacted thru this website or their own at 
Funny isn't it how the longest 
wait seems to be the last few weeks and days. With her big-as-a-house belly almost dragging the ground (well ok, not really...) it seemed like an eternity before her milk started to change from the clear almost amber color to the tell-tale opaque milky color
that signals impending delivery within 48 hours. But she doesn't seem too concerned here, just the day before foaling...she just wants to eat and be left alone, except if we have treats of course!
Well, it's 1:30 am on Saturday July 26th 2003 and here we are with the camera, the flashlight and two feet poking out...
Kalila's water broke about 10 minutes before this picture and after hopping up and down a few times to try to find the "right spot" she has finally settled down to have this baby.
Just moments and one push has gone by and already we have the head out (still covered in the sack) laying atop the forelegs in the normal presentation for birth.
Another big push and the neck, shoulders, and half of the body have cleared the birth canal.
And now after another push, almost the entire foal (except the lower hind legs) has been delivered inside the intact amniotic sack.
And here is baby after we helped tear the sack and pulled it back from the head. Already the foal is "sitting" on its chest with its head up looking around, trying to determine where it is and just how it got there.
"And just what is that long thing that is out there at such an awkward angle?"
Awwww....A hallmark moment....
And mom is T-I-R-E-D...
But within about 15 minutes mom is up on her feet, giving baby a once over. I don't know
if they "count toes, er... legs" but baby got a good going over and a licking to boot...
And mom begins to encourage baby to get on her (by this time we'd checked and found out it was a girl!!) feet right away.
And so, with a little help from her friends...
She's UP!!
And within the hour, she's dry too.
Amazing how after 11 months of waiting, and 12 hours of "outside-the-body" life, they can be so ready to LIVE!
This little girl came out of her mama whinnying, she whinnied and nickered thru the hour and a half it took her to get on her feet (which she attempted immediately with much determination), find the food source and then find a place to nap. She is perhaps the most talkative baby I have even had
the joy to participate in the birth of. 
In these pictures she is less than one day old, about 12 hours actually. She is happy, healthy and fiercely independant making mom chase after her constantly.