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Sandy Sargent

U.S.

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Expertise

Breeding issues of both the mare and stallion (live cover), stallion handling, pregnancy of the mare, signs of impending foaling, foaling complications (dystocia), post-partum care of the mare and foal.

Experience in the area

Breeding, raising, training and showing of Appaloosas and American Miniature horses for 16 years. Barn/breeding manager of a large Appaloosa race farm for 6 years.

Organizations

Member in good standing with: ApHC (Appaloosa Horse Club) AMHA (American Miniature Horse Association) AMHR ( American Miniature Horse Registry) FHANA ( Friesian Horse Associaton of North America)

Education/Credentials

Veterinary assistant for 4 years. I have attended numerous educational seminars on equine reproduction.
Currently employed as a Humane Law Enforcement officer.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Katie	05/18/12	10	10	10
LaDonna	04/22/12	10	10	10
Tracy	04/07/12	10	10	10
Victoria	03/24/12	9	10	10	Thanks and her sides and belly have .....
Gina	03/08/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Sandy Sargent

2012-05-17 Can an injury to my mares hips cause problems when it comes to giving birth?:

Hi Katie, I totally understand your concern. The lameness could be coming from the fact that she is carrying more weight. A hip injury should not affect her ability to foal, as long as there wasn't

2012-05-14 horse breeding:

Hi Kirstie, If your mare has become very big, she has noticeable veins along her belly and if her udder has grown and she looks sunken in around her tail head, then I would say your mare is in the final

2012-04-16 Pregant mare:

Hi LaDonna, It does sound like your mare could be pregnant and in her last trimester. It is normal for a mare's udder to go up and down during the last month of pregnancy. You're doing the right

2012-04-06 Stallion size for breeding:

Hi Tracy, A 14hh stallion should have no problems mounting a 15hh mare. My concern with this breeding would be the inexperience of both horses. A two year old colt can be very unpredictable when

2012-03-19 Is my horse pregnant:

Hi Victoria, First of all, you have not told me if your mare was covered by a stallion and if she was, when, so this may be difficult to answer. Getting fluid out of a mare's teats is not necessarily

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