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I take it her suck reflex is okay, as she's now a month old. The two dummy foals I've had both had a poor suck reflex and neither of them survived. She may well be just a nervous baby.

I have to say I think of the term 'pintaloosa' in the same way as I think of 'labradoodle' and 'cockerpoo.' Mere invention meaning nothing. But that's just me. :) I'd also go for 'bay tobiano with white blanket'. I'd wait until he totally de-fluffs and you get a true idea of what lies beneath...

LOVE that he likes his bum washed!!! I had a big cob filly foal decades ago who loved her bum being scratched. Even when she grew up into a tank, she would lumber down the field, screech to a halt and then back into you, hopping from one back foot to the other, dying for a scratch. She was the...

Charlie's legs are already considerably better, but then he's a wee pogo-stick and boings around like a mad thing, so I'm not surprised! He's also a cheeky wee swine and already understands where scratchies come from, so I have a little shadow following me every time I'm around. He's already had...

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm glad your mare is bright enough and not missing the foal, though. A small blessing at least. Sometimes they just deal with it. So sad. :(

That's a shame PF! Are you going to try again next year?

I've always enjoyed some of the clever names given to racehorses. One of my favourites is 'Blushing Groom' by 'Red God' ex 'Runaway Bride'. Neat. :D

Don't worry too much about her foaling outside - if she's happier and more relaxed outside, she should be fine. If you need to, you have stabling, so all bases covered. It just means a lot more hassle for you checking on her. However, the nights should still be pretty clear so it shouldn't be...

Just out of curiosity, how do members go about choosing registered names for their babies? Do you look at the parents' names and hope inspiration strikes? Do you have a prefix plus name, or follow the dam's initial? Do you find it a real struggle or great fun? When I bred shetlands I had my...

What an eye-catching young man, TheMule!! Just lovely. Congratulations! I can't wait to see how all of the 2017 alumni grow up.

Charlie, 1 day old, with mum up on the hill. By Brogar Poacher's Moon (Proud Knight xx ex Llayl Tinkerbelle WPB). TB dam (Kyllachy x mare by Danehill). Dam unraced but 3-parts sister to several good winners from a good sprinting family. I still hope to breed a sprinter from her by Hellvelyn...

I don't know if you remember that I had a problem with one of my TB mares not getting in foal and costing me a fortune into the bargain. I had planned to breed a sprinting type that I could (hopefully) syndicate through a friend and have a bit of fun with. But she decided covering in-hand wasn't...

He's a sturdy lad, isn't he??? No idea what dad could be as the mare is a well-built girl herself, so your guess is as good as mine! I think he's going to be a decent size. A lovely gift!! Congrats!

So glad all is well! I think you might struggle regarding dad, unless you can squeeze some info from her previous owners. Worth a try. As Chillipup says ... can we have some pics over on the 2017 Foals thread? Please? pretty please?

My word, what a little sweetheart!!! I'm so pleased all ended well, and those legs will be fine in no time. I had one wee lad with legs so bent at the front he was bowlegged. He was as straight as a die in just over a week. She's just delightful. Congrats!!