Rescued Horse & Baby at South FL SPCA (Margie & Mariah)

This is Margie, a rescued mare at the South Florida SPCA in Miami, FL, She arrived at the rescue ranch in January 2011 in foal. She foaled a filly (baby girl) at the rescue ranch on 4/20/11. This video is of the filly's birthday and the next day. The placenta did not come out right away but a shot from the vet to induce more contractions and a couple hours later it came out and she is fine. Look at Margie's beautiful trot as she follows her filly!

These horses and others are available for adoption at the the South FL SPCA. For more information visit www.helpthehorses.org.

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[The3canines]

Beautiful. However, have you ever considered sand colic, what w/ feeding hay on that sandy ground?

[helpthehorses]

@The3canines Thanks for your concern. That is the nature of Florida and having an overwhelmed horse rescue. But considering that we have from 50-70 horses at our rescue at a time, we have very few cases of colic. When we do we have Banamine on hand. We also use sand-clear when necessary.

[helpthehorses]

Yes. She sticks to her like glue too! We have 3 mares and fillys but so far the Mom's won't let the fillies play together. Can't wait until they do!

[The3canines]

First, I am sure you are doing great work, and are to be commended for your efforts Banamine doesn't "cure" colic, but is just a part of the colic protocol; however, I am sure you have a vet with whom you can discuss your management issues. Keep up the good work.

[suetv]

ADORABLE!

[wanttoseemysnake]

@helpthehorses You used glue and horses in the same sentence;) I'm not much of a house lover but no animal should be abused!

[hunterjumper9799]

that mare is so sweet to her baby!!! that is very cute! she looks like my gelding :) almost exactly like him