I think I read somewhere that horses were one of the few animals that could consciously delay birth until they were in a safe environment. The fact that they allow humans to be there at all says alot about how much they trust us. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed and hoping the best for you all!
Appreciated, yes it is nerve racking, if I see her down again, i shall go out the side entrance and around to the workshop which is next to her field.
I have helped birth many lambs, and am confident with them, but Adge was the first foal I have seen born and Sugars will be the second. I am so scared that if things dont go smoothly, I wont know what to do, and the vet wont get here on time. Horses are so big, and like I have said b4, I was terrified of them up till about a year ago when I made myself get on one. (it was Misty and she must have felt me quaking in my boots!). James wont be here till midnight and I just want Sugar to be ok. (james has a lot more knowledge and experience with horses.)