Post by saddlebredlover on May 3, 2007 3:31:56 GMT -5
PLEASE NOTE: The Foal Alert system does not belong to Mare Stare. We have no control over how it behaves, or how fast it sends out emails, and when it breaks, we can't fix it.
Due to the recent confusion I have been seeing regarding what LOW and HIGH alerts mean, I thought I would define them here so that everyone has a better understanding of just what constitutes a LOW alert or a HIGH alert. Many times a LOW alert will go off and people will flow into the chat room asking "why is that farm/mare on alert? the mare is just standing there!" Here's the answer:
A LOW ALERT: does not necessarily mean a mare is in labor! All it means is that a mare is showing signs of possible foaling. This could be anything from waxing, dripping milk, pacing/laying down & getting up, sweating, yawning, flehmen, pawing, rolling, biting sides, kicking belly, visible contractions, etc. Sometimes the owner will send out a LOW alert, or it can be triggered by 3 different people clicking the button on a cam. A LOW is just a "heads-up" that a mare may be getting close. She could be minutes, hours, days, or even weeks away from actually foaling. They can be tricky. But, this is a tool we can use to let others know when a mare is showing signs of possible labor. Please use it wisely and do not abuse it. Watch the mares for a while if you are new and get a feel for what you are watching before you start pressing buttons.
A HIGH ALERT: means a mare is actively foaling. She should be pushing and/or a sac or feet showing. To set off a HIGH alert, you must have a username and password (farm owners and their designees/agents will have this information).
I hope this has helped clear up any confusion and that you understand the alerts a little better now. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here and I will try to answer them for you.
Due to the recent confusion I have been seeing regarding what LOW and HIGH alerts mean, I thought I would define them here so that everyone has a better understanding of just what constitutes a LOW alert or a HIGH alert. Many times a LOW alert will go off and people will flow into the chat room asking "why is that farm/mare on alert? the mare is just standing there!" Here's the answer:
A LOW ALERT: does not necessarily mean a mare is in labor! All it means is that a mare is showing signs of possible foaling. This could be anything from waxing, dripping milk, pacing/laying down & getting up, sweating, yawning, flehmen, pawing, rolling, biting sides, kicking belly, visible contractions, etc. Sometimes the owner will send out a LOW alert, or it can be triggered by 3 different people clicking the button on a cam. A LOW is just a "heads-up" that a mare may be getting close. She could be minutes, hours, days, or even weeks away from actually foaling. They can be tricky. But, this is a tool we can use to let others know when a mare is showing signs of possible labor. Please use it wisely and do not abuse it. Watch the mares for a while if you are new and get a feel for what you are watching before you start pressing buttons.
A HIGH ALERT: means a mare is actively foaling. She should be pushing and/or a sac or feet showing. To set off a HIGH alert, you must have a username and password (farm owners and their designees/agents will have this information).
I hope this has helped clear up any confusion and that you understand the alerts a little better now. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here and I will try to answer them for you.
