AN equine welfare charity has just released incredible webcam footage of the natural field birth of a tiny colt foal at its Newton Abbot sanctuary.
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at the Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week, without the need for human intervention.
Supporters of the charity were delighted to see the birth perfectly captured on webcam after following the story of pregnant Welsh moorland pony Nia throughout the summer.
The film shows Nia walking to the centre of the field on a sunny evening, lying down and giving birth minutes after.
Nia’s field companion, grey Dartmoor mare Chandrani is seen watching from a distance before trotting over to the new foal and appearing to nuzzle him.
The tiny chestnut foal soon wobbled to his feet and after a little practice at standing up began exploring his surroundings the next day and enjoying some late summer sunshine.
This video is copyrighted by the Mare and Foal Sanctuary.
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at the Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week, without the need for human intervention.
Supporters of the charity were delighted to see the birth perfectly captured on webcam after following the story of pregnant Welsh moorland pony Nia throughout the summer.
The film shows Nia walking to the centre of the field on a sunny evening, lying down and giving birth minutes after.
Nia’s field companion, grey Dartmoor mare Chandrani is seen watching from a distance before trotting over to the new foal and appearing to nuzzle him.
The tiny chestnut foal soon wobbled to his feet and after a little practice at standing up began exploring his surroundings the next day and enjoying some late summer sunshine.
This video is copyrighted by the Mare and Foal Sanctuary.
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