The birth of an animal is clearly not the same as the birth of a human. It’s pretty much the same concept. It’s messy, loud, and amazing to witness. Although, I must admit that birth is not amazing to witness when you’re six years old and not expecting it. The whole scene is burned into my brain, and plays over and over again whenever I go out to my barn. Who knew that on a warm Spring morning, little six year old me would witness one of my miniature horses giving birth. My mom grew up with horses. She would show them, ride them for fun, and overall just take pride in them. She’s a fanatic. Try to imagine a crazy cat lady, but with horses. That’s my mother. At the time, in 2003, we had 9 horses. A quarter horse, a pony, and 7 miniatures.
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My dad and I saw them off as they drove down the long, gravel driveway. When they were out of sight we went back inside and went about our business. All of a sudden, moments after my mom had departed, we heard this awful sound come from the front lawn. Speck was out grazing on the sweet, fresh grass, all the while making a terrible shriek. You would’ve thought that a wild animal had grabbed onto her neck or something. Who knew that a horse was capable of such sounds. It was almost as if she was signaling to my dad and I that she was going into labor and just wanted us there because once we got out to her, she was silent. She laid down in the most ungraceful manner. Looking back, all I can picture is a woman in her ninth month of pregnancy trying to lay down on the floor. You want to help but there’s nothing you can do. And in the blink of an eye, the labor …show more content…
The sac was pink, but the foal was this awful gray color, just like a human baby. It didn’t take long before the baby was out of the womb. My dad was smart enough to break open the amniotic sac so the foal didn’t drown in the fluid. We were in awe. Granted, I stood back and didn’t do anything because I was so grossed out. But it was such an amazing experience. My mom started up the driveway with my brother and sister. Once they reached the pavement, all three jumped out of the car and rushed to Speck and her newborn, Mocha. Needless to say, my mom learned her lesson when it comes to her horses that are pregnant. When the due date is near, she doesn’t leave the house for frivolous activities. I’m able to appreciate the miracle of birth now, because I actually have an understanding of it. The most amazing part to me is that as humans, we rush to the hospital, take medication, have doctors and midwives to guide us through the process. Animals have the natural ability to know exactly what to do, and that’s what I think is beautiful about these
My dad and I saw them off as they drove down the long, gravel driveway. When they were out of sight we went back inside and went about our business. All of a sudden, moments after my mom had departed, we heard this awful sound come from the front lawn. Speck was out grazing on the sweet, fresh grass, all the while making a terrible shriek. You would’ve thought that a wild animal had grabbed onto her neck or something. Who knew that a horse was capable of such sounds. It was almost as if she was signaling to my dad and I that she was going into labor and just wanted us there because once we got out to her, she was silent. She laid down in the most ungraceful manner. Looking back, all I can picture is a woman in her ninth month of pregnancy trying to lay down on the floor. You want to help but there’s nothing you can do. And in the blink of an eye, the labor …show more content…
The sac was pink, but the foal was this awful gray color, just like a human baby. It didn’t take long before the baby was out of the womb. My dad was smart enough to break open the amniotic sac so the foal didn’t drown in the fluid. We were in awe. Granted, I stood back and didn’t do anything because I was so grossed out. But it was such an amazing experience. My mom started up the driveway with my brother and sister. Once they reached the pavement, all three jumped out of the car and rushed to Speck and her newborn, Mocha. Needless to say, my mom learned her lesson when it comes to her horses that are pregnant. When the due date is near, she doesn’t leave the house for frivolous activities. I’m able to appreciate the miracle of birth now, because I actually have an understanding of it. The most amazing part to me is that as humans, we rush to the hospital, take medication, have doctors and midwives to guide us through the process. Animals have the natural ability to know exactly what to do, and that’s what I think is beautiful about these