AN equine welfare charity has just released incredible webcam footage of the natural field birth of a tiny colt foal at its Newton Abbot sanctuary.<br />The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at the Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week, without the need for human intervention.<br />Supporters of the charity were delighted to see the birth perfectly captured on webcam after following the story of pregnant Welsh moorland pony Nia throughout the summer.<br />The film shows Nia walking to the centre of the field on a sunny evening, lying down and giving birth minutes after.<br />Nia’s field companion, grey Dartmoor mare Chandrani is seen watching from a distance before trotting over to the new foal and appearing to nuzzle him.<br />The tiny chestnut foal soon wobbled to his feet and after a little practice at standing up began exploring his surroundings the next day and enjoying some late summer sunshine.<br />This video is copyrighted by the Mare and Foal Sanctuary.
