Perfect presentation ,slight stagger between both hooves and nose.. 

Miniature Mare gestation:

On average our miniature mares carry 326 days gestation.  Some of our foals come as early as 300 days gestation, others carry 356.  We ultrasound 18 days post breeding.

We do find that mares tend to follow their dam's gestation length. 

Typically, mares carry a little longer with their first foal. 

Signs that your mini mare is preparing to foal:

• one to two weeks prior to foaling we notice our mares rolling more often.
• watch for any changes in her milk sac, heat and increase in size.  Some mares begin "bagging up" weeks prior to delivery, others wait until the last minute.
• check the consistency of the milk too.  90% of the time the milk will change from a watery consistency to a thick syrupy texture, "colostrum" or mares first milk.  This indicates the foal should come within 24 hours.  Only a drop of milk is needed to rub between your fingers.
• very few of our mares "wax" like full size horses.
• check for softness around the tailset.
• check for swelling or elongation of the vulva.
• some mares may become nervous, restless and excitable.
• loose stool, lack of fecal balls - generally within 24 hours of foaling

These are all signs that the baby will be coming soon. Just be aware that maiden mares may not check my list.  :-)  Some maidens show no visible changes.

After your mare foals:

• Apply strong iodine or Novalsan to the foals umbilical cord after it is detached.  Check with your vet about his/her suggestions.  Current research indicates that most foals pick up bacteria from the ground rather than the old school of thought that bacteria enters through the navel stump.  I still spray the navel with iodine.
• If you hear fluid in the babies lungs you may need to hold the foal up off of the ground by the hind legs and swing them gently back and forth.  This will drain some of the fluid from their lungs.
• Pull on the mares nipple to make sure that she has colostrum to feed her foal.
• Check the foal for sucking reflex.
• The foal may nuzzle the milk sac but not drink.  Make sure the foal gets hold of the nipple and stays there sucking for 30 seconds at a time - at least.
• Foals MUST drink the mares first milk.  This colostrum is the only way the babies get protection and immunities.  Without proper intake they may need a blood transfusion.  The foal should begin nursing within two hours of birth.  The sooner they begin to drink the more absorption of antibodies they receive.  After 12 hours it may be too late.  Your vet can do a simple blood test to see if the absorption has taken place.
• After standing, the foal will begin to search for the teat and should nurse within two hours of being born . The foal may become weak if it does not eat in that two-hour time period. If the mare is moving about, inhibiting the foals ability to find the udder, a handler can halter her and hold her still. Some movement of the mare is normal and seems to be an important tool in teaching the foal to follow the mare. However, if the foal has been chasing the mare for more than an hour, intervention is warranted. It is important that all interactions with the mare and foal be done as quietly and calmly as possible. The veterinarian should be contacted if the foal does not nurse within the first two hours
• The closer to 300 days gestation they foal, the closer you need to watch the baby for standing to drink milk.  They may be weaker and unable to drink sufficient colostrum.  The vet can tube the foal with colostrum. 
• If the mare is uncomfortable ask your vet what type of medication and dosage she would need.  Some mares that are uncomfortable will not stand still for the foal to nurse.
• I also worm my mares within 12 hours to help prevent scours in foals.

As with all my foals, I always run my hands down nostril to flush out any fluid. 

As one of my rules I try  not to interfere with the foaling process unless I see something is not going the way it should. Several things can go wrong in foaling Miniature horse's.  

Delia and Ponderosa's M&M Zorro ...aka Peanut..are doing very well,  From start of labor to finish, was about, 30 mins. She is a great mare!!

 Indications of Disease

A healthy foal is bright, alert, and full of energy. It will nurse at least once every hour. It is curious of its surroundings and between nursing and playing, will sleep soundly .

The following are signs of illness or disease in a foal and are indicators that veterinary attention should be obtained.
• The foal does not stand within one hour of birth or nurse within two hours of birth.
• The foal does not search for the udder or bond with the mare.
• Straining to urinate or defecate.
• Depression or loss of appetite (the foal is not seen nursing or the mares udder is constantly full).
• Frequent rolling from side to side or laying on its back when sleeping.
• Signs of colic.
• Lameness.
• Swelling of, or discharge from the umbilicus.
• Urinating out of the umbilicus.
• Swelling in the inguinal (groin) area.
• Fever (see Normal Physical Parameters, Appendix A).
• Failure to gain weight.
• Coughing.
• Milk coming from its nose .
• Difficulty breathing or abnormal respiratory noise .
• Squinting or holding its eyes closed.

Meconium is the fecal material that forms while the foal is still in the uterus. It has a black, tarry appearance. The meconium can become impacted in the large colon or rectum. The most common sign of a meconium impaction is the foal straining to defecate, but signs of colic may be seen in the more severe cases. Veterinary care should be sought any time a foal is seen straining to defecate.

Many breeders routinely administer an enema to a newborn foal to prevent meconium impaction. Over-the-counter pediatric enemas work well in Miniature horse foals. The foal should be restrained and the enema inserted gently to minimize the chance of injury to the rectum. Passage of softer, brown feces signals that all the meconium has passed and the foal is passing fecal material produced since birth (milk feces).

The foal should be observed for urination during the first two to three days. In rare instances, a foal's bladder can rupture during the birthing process. This is more common in male foals; the narrow diameter of their urethra allows a greater pressure buildup in the bladder. The best time to watch for urination is after the foal gets up from a nap. It will usually nurse, then urinate shortly after nursing. Signs of a ruptured bladder are straining to urinate, colic, bloated abdomen, weakness, and loss of appetite.

Blood should be drawn from the foal when it is between sixteen and twenty-four hours old. The blood level of IgG, the type of antibody supplied by the mares colostrum, is measured to determine if the foal received adequate colostrum to be protected from infection. The veterinarian can also perform a complete physical of the foal and mare as well as examine the placenta at the time the blood is drawn.