Mikey, the Surprise Foal!

This foal was a surprise to the owners of his mother. The colt's name is Mikey, and his mother was a school horse at a lesson stable. She had been purchased at an auction, so she came to the riding school without a lot of information about her history.

Mikey's mother was one of the few mares who don't show any signs of pregnancy until right before giving birth. She was actually in the middle of a lesson when she went into labor and surprised the instructor and rider with the gift of a baby.

Mother and foal were moved to a farm where they have lots of grassy fields to play in and a large foaling stall to sleep in at night. Once Mikey's is six months old he will be weaned from his mother, and she will return to her life as a lesson horse, teaching beginner kids and adults how to ride.

* Do you know how long a horse is pregnant?