Thanks a lot,
we checked the placenta and it was whole, and i think it would be a good idea to take her temp. However, she has stopped rolling and is just standing still. She was rolling a lot earlier and hanging her head with her legs splayed. Now she is just standing still, at times letting the foal take milk and looks tired.
We will keep a close watch and get the vet if she looks worse.
Best advice, I don't want to be alarmist either, I still struggle with when to call, but with a nursing mare, I'd be on the phone already describing symptoms. The vet may have other things he'd want you to check, and may say to watch longer, but I'd suspect he'd try to come right out.
One other thing you can check is their gums. They should be nice and pink. If they have a blue tinge our very white, you've got problems. Press your thumb on their gums, for a second or two. When you release it should turn back pink fast. If it takes a while that is an indication something "could" be wrong. Check for good gut sounds too like Hair said.
These are all just things you can do on your own. Things the vet will appreicate hearing over the phone if you have to call.
Becky