Born on Feb. 29th?

karenkarenn · Postby **karenkarenn** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:21 pm

Hello, I didn't know where to stick this question so I will just ask it here. And if anyone objects, moderators please put it where it belongs.
My mare is bagged up and she is over due by quite a few days now what happens if the foal is born healthy on feb. 29th?
Does it matter?

Crystal · Postby **Crystal** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:26 pm

why would it matter? This is a leap year anyway.

karenkarenn · Postby **karenkarenn** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:48 pm

It does matter think about it from a horse that has retired from the track.

docjocoy · Postby **docjocoy** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:22 am

The date of birth won't matter in the whole scheme of things, Karen, because as a foal of 2012 it will become a one year old yearling on Jan 1 2013, so not to worry. Also, a Feb foal is a good thing, no matter what day it is born, it will have a few months on its later born year-mates when it turns 1 in 2013, giving it hopefully some size should you decide to sell.

Crystal · Postby **Crystal** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:51 pm

It doesn't matter. 365 days is 365 days. No one would care if an birthdate is listed as Feb 29th or March 1st.. Horses don't celebrate birthdays. LOL

karenkarenn · Postby **karenkarenn** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:57 pm

Pming you

Laurierace · Postby **Laurierace** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:54 pm

Assuming you are talking about a TB it's birthdate is January 1 regardless.

karenkarenn · Postby **karenkarenn** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:56 pm

No, I am talking about when they retire and when they compete at something else.

Laurierace · Postby **Laurierace** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:20 pm

They are thoroughbreds for the rest of their lives regardless of their job. Their birthday is Jan 1. You are way over thinking this.