Foaling season can mean long hours of supervision and sleepless nights for the breeder who does not have large staff to regularly monitor the near-term foaling mare.

However, there is now a proven system on the market to assist with this problem.

It has been over 30 years since Magic Breed appeared on ABC television program 'The Inventors', placing second-best invention for the year 1980. That same year it was awarded bronze medal at the 9th international Display of Inventions in Geneva from a field of forty-five entries.

The foaling monitor consists of a small waterproof battery-operated transmitter enclosed in leather a leather pouch, which is attached to the mares headstall and positioned comfortably under her neck. The transmitter is activated in 8-10 seconds after the mare lies down to foal and a signal is received on a receiver positioned up to some 400 metres distant. With only a headstall to wear, the mare is not conscious that she is carrying a transmitter, and is completely relaxed when she goes down in the foaling position. Bright lights, night watchmen, or unusual noises do therefore not upset the mares. On some larger studs, the night watchmen can wait in comfort until the signal is given instead of continually disturbing the mares.

Only one receiver is required and any number of transmitters can be used, these being individually coded for each stud. These foaling alarms can be used on any type of horse, from miniature ponies to the largest draught horse.

This unique foaling device automatically and silently alerts the mare's owner or breeder when the mare lies down and stretches out to commence labour. If the mare is down briefly and then returns to her normal activities, a built-in delay prevents a false alarm being broadcast. At the time of the actual alert the responsible person hearing the audible receiver tone will know that it is time to have the mare under constant surveillance and to be ready to give labour and delivery assistance as necessary.

For more information or to order a foal alarm contact us at Gannons.