The foal is usually born after 12 to 18 minutes of heavy labor. Maiden mares (mares foaling for the first time) are more likely to take about an hour to expel the fetus. Handlers should be ready to assist if it goes much longer than an hour. Mature mares in labor for more than 30 to 45 minutes may also need assistance.
Punjab is the name of the region of Punjab in Both Pakistan and India. The people of Punjab are called Punjabi's. The language spoken is Punjabi, but different scriptures are used; in Pakistan Shahmukhi is used and in India Gurmukhi.
Following the Partition of British India, Lahore became the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province. Lahore is one of Pakistan's most liberal and cosmopolitan cities with a Muslim majority and a large Christian population. Additionally, Lahore is one of Sikhism's holiest cities and a major Sikh pilgrimage site. The city exerts a strong cultural influence over Pakistan.