Foaling Mares: Normal and High Risk Pregnancies

I have been foaling mares and assisting with their labor and delivery since 1978. I could say by this point in my professional career that I have seen it all, but I am also the first to admit that every foaling is new, unique, different, and a wonderment! There is always something new and exciting to witness, experience, and observe when mares foal, and when foals begin their journey in the outside world. In my opinion, there is no other area in veterinary medicine where the art of practice melds with the science of medicine so naturally and beautifully.

Normal Pregnancy Care and Foaling

All late term pregnant mares are managed with pre-foaling mammary secretion monitoring, foaling alarm sytstem, in-stall live video streaming, and in person labor and delivery attendance with assistance as needed. Our general fees are: $1,100.00/foaling, plus board at $50/day prior to foaling, then $75/day after foaling.

High Risk Pregnancy Care and Foaling

Includes all of the above for routine foaling mare management with additional monitoring of fetal well-being evaluation by transabdominal / transrectal ultrasonography one or more times per day; Our fee is $1,850/mare; plus board at $50/day prior to foaling and $75/day after foaling. Hormonal profiles whether one-time or by serial monitoring are additional laboratory costs as applicable on a case-by case basis.

Medications to assist fetal well-being, treat possible placentitis, and delay onset of labor are additional as applicable on a case-by case basis.

Mares brought to my barn/ facility for examinations, breeding, and / or foaling pay a one time admission fee ($50); boarded horses will not be charged a farm call.

Note: The fees listed here may not necessarily reflect the current fees set for each item. Call or email Dr. Ley for a current fee estimate.