Newton Equine

01/08/2024

Todays "Friday Foal" ....

Was a Beautiful day for snuggles in the sunshine last season with this fresh baby..

01/08/2024

The all important foaling kit...!

When foaling down, getting together a foaling kit is a great way to ensure you have all the essentials on hand and reduce stress.

Below are a few suggestions on what to include in your foaling kit..
- towels
- vetwrap/cling wrap/ tailwrap or bandage to wrap the tail.
- a light/torch or headlamp.
- scissors or a blade
- umbilical clamp
- exam gloves
- re**al sleves
- lubricant
- more towels
- bucket for warm water
- navel dip/spray for the foal umbilicus- we recommend a dilute iodine solution.

For the seasoned, more experienced foaler
- colostrum refractometer
- mare pain relief
- foaling chains, ropes and handles.
- foal resus kit- purchasable from Minitube.

During the foaling down/labour process we recommend taking note of the following..
- time mares water broke if observed and the colour.
- time mare started contractions and how often
- time foal arrived
- time foal sits in sternal position and is alert
- time foal has its first drink
- the appearance of the mares colostrum if you dont have a refractometer.

All of this information is very important if veterinary intervention is needed in the following hours/early days.

Remember 1, 2, 3...
Your foal should be born within or very close to the 1 hour mark, it should be standing up and drinking within or very close to the 2 hour mark and passing that all important first "poo"/meconium in 3 hours.

01/08/2024

Let the season begin!!!

There are many of our beautiful mares expecting this season and as we eagerly await the arrival of our new babies we thought it a great idea to take you through those all important preparations...

Firstly, know your estimated due date.

- This can be calculated approximately 340 days from the confirmed ovulation date.
- As you get to know your mare better, you'll start to learn if she is an early, ontime or late mare in reference to her estimated due date.

Prepare where your mare will foal down, is this at home or elsewhere?
- Somewhere else, ensure you are confirmed and know when you mare should be there prior to her estimated due date.
- At Home, start to think about where on your property, be it paddock or stable.

PADDOCK FOALING
- pick a nice safe paddock, nice and flat, easy access and good fencing.
- most mares will love a nice soft bed of straw too.

STABLE FOALING
- Great to have this as an option of you live in a cold area with a lot of rainfall.
- Dry bedding, straw is my preferred option when foaling in a stable.

Pre foaling husbandry.
- Does your mare have a caslick?, this needs to be removed prior to foaling.
- Tetanus protection, when was the last time your mare was given a tetanus injection?
- Worm with Ivermecton based product.

Setup your foaling kit.. and have your vets phone number ready.

Enjoy these special moments...

29/07/2024

And just like that the foal season begins ###. Demi Ryan

25/07/2024

Can't get past those fluffy ears for todays "Friday foal"..

22/07/2024

Did you know that NEVS has a state of the art surgery facility right here in ballarat??
This horse sustained a nasty Pastern fracture in a paddock tumble, our very own DR Gray went on to repair the fracture in surgery, the horse was placed in a cast and healed beautifully within a matter of weeks and months with careful rehab thereafter.

For any and all surgery enquiries please contact Dr Sarah Gray at NEVS

21/07/2024

*Graphic Warning*

Sometimes accidents happen especially with our 4 legged friends, this patient sustained a nasty laceration to the head recently.
Dr Gray assessed the wound then clipped and cleaned. Sutures and a drain was placed as well as a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications were given.

This is an example of why "young grasshoppers" should keep their feet on the ground..

The drain was removed and all healed well.

19/07/2024

As the season approaches we thought we would shine a light on our beautiful babies with a weekly post of "Friday Foal" and cuteness overload.... todays post (albeit from last season but cute nonetheless) we have mum and bub resting shortly after birth.

19/07/2024

Foaling season is just around the corner and we are eagerly awaiting our first babies! Wishing all of our expectant mums and clients a speedy and safe delivery!

22/03/2024

Thank you so much for tonight you guys!! ( you know who you are) ! I love you and all of your ponies and it is always a pleasure to look after them- especially in times of need such as the fire! Xx I appreciate you and am grateful for you so much ###

22/02/2024

Stay safe everyone! We have room still if you need to evacuate your ponies! Call if you need 0478090311

07/12/2023

Exciting times! Last year Newton equine had the pleasure of breeding this superstar! We are told this is the first southern hemisphere baby out of the stallion FaceTime bourbon !!!
FaceTime bourbon x Dancecraze ❤️❤️
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07/10/2023

Great to see this lady and her bab out having paddock time after a week in the hospital. Great team work getting this gal through some very touch and go times with severe post foaling complications. 💪

06/09/2023

"There is always a touch of happiness when a champion mare has her first foal enter a sale ring and the 2024 Nutrien Melbourne Yearling Sale will see Dance Craze’s first foal, a filly by the outstanding French trotter Bold Eagle, offered by Pat Driscoll’s Yabby Dam Farms."

Read more - https://www.nutrienequine.com.au/lets-go-crazy/

22/08/2023

Foals are on the way!

ARE YOU PREPARED?

Foaling down is a critical part of the journey & the stakes are high - things can go wrong very quickly & if not prepared, breeders can face losing a foal or mare - or both. Even if both survive, their ongoing health, soundness and fertility can be affected.

For this reason, HBV strongly encourage the use of dedicated breeding agistment farms or studs. If this is not possible though, breeders should form a strong relationship with the closest veterinary practice very early in the breeding process.

Breeders should also make sure - well in advance of the big day - that they are familiar with some of the interventions available if something goes wrong, and when to perform them. The use of foaling alarms is also important - you can’t support the process if you don’t know it’s happening!

While nothing compares to experience and having the right resources at hand, HBV hope that this library can support your breeding journey: https://hbv.org.au/foaling-down

Harness Racing Victoria
Victorian Square Trotters Association
ASBA Australian Standardbred Breeders Association

07/08/2023

Happy birthday super nurse Demi! ###

09/06/2023

Good wee kiddos walking out to their paddock! Great week of education xx

07/06/2023

Baby training is in full swing here!

21/05/2023

Wishing all the wee Pony Trots Victoria kids a great night tonight! I’m sorry I couldn’t be there in person!!! Have fun!!!! X###Ararat Harness Racing Club Inc Sharon Ralph

20/05/2023

WE ARE ABOUT TO GO PINK!

Tomorrow at Ararat Pacing For Pink day we have 11 young drivers racing from 5.10pm with the Newton Equine Pacing For Pink Final at 5.45pm.

There will also be plenty of ponies and drivers dressing in pink for the best presented pony and driver awards!
Come along in pink and join the fun 🙌

Proudly sponsored by Hygain Racing & Breeding

14/05/2023

That’s a wrap to sales season! 🎉🎉
This was our first time selling at Inglis - we have learnt a lot and have a good list of how to improve for next year- but all in all very grateful for the team effort put in! Demi Ryan Tracey Maree @ Ben Aubron Sandy Plumb Yabby Dam Farms

Now onto the babies for next year 😝

11/05/2023

And off to sale we go!!

24/04/2023

Although I only met Dean a couple of times I remember him well and it brings a smile to my face. My dearest condolences for his wife and young children, his parents and of course the huge network of close friends and colleagues. A huge loss for all xx

Vale Dean Holland

The whole McEvoy Mitchell Racing team sends their condolences to Dean’s wife Lucy and their four children. Parents Darren & Belinda and all extended family and friends.

Dean was an integral part of our team, all the staff loved having him around. The laughs and smiles he brought us all were priceless. He was a much loved member of the McEvoy Mitchell team and will be sadly missed.

Rest easy Deano ❤️

03/03/2023

Our kiddos are going to sale ###x we apologise in advance but we will be closed for the following sale days - March 31st of this month and Monday 3rd .. we will be available on the phone if you need anything during this time though :)

19/12/2022

Loose horse found on whites road just now-
We will take it to the clinic - please contact us if this yours!

30/11/2022

We as a team have had a tough week- glad to welcome this princess ###x
Total credit to the Newton team! Well done guys and gals ! She is snoozing safe tonight!
Dance craze x bold eagle

08/09/2022

Foaling season “silly season” is here folks! We are here to help and assist if you need! Xx

04/09/2022

Happy father day to this 10/10!!! ### we all ❤️ you!!!

27/08/2022

Congratulations our runners in the group 1 Nutrien Equine Haras des Trotteurs 2 yr old trot final! Newton Equine bred, foaled and raised all four starters including 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
So wonderful to see our babies out doing so well! Congratulations to all connections and those involved in their success over this last year 🙂
🎉🎉🎉🐴🐴🐴🎉🎉🎉. Here is a blast from the past ( for a giggle) of the champion mare La Coocaracha with her foal - tonights winner ! ❤️

27/08/2022

And just like that the foaling season begins ###x