Can horses give birth

It can be done but it's rare. Horses don't do well coming out of anasthesia so it is not something that should be taken lightly. Another factor is horses are not usually in a hospital for their delievery. If emergency surgery was needed there would most likely not be enough time. And you don't want to move a mare in full labor. Because horses are prey animals their labor and delivery is very short. It doesn't leave a lot of room for error.