Asha
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Thank you , they are both my pride and joy. Exciting times ahead to see how they both turn out, and see how they differ
2022 Foals
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Thank you , they are both my pride and joy. Exciting times ahead to see how they both turn out, and see how they differ
TheMule
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That’s a lovely picture to really treasure
Asha
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I’m definitely getting it framed . I couldn’t have set it up if I tried either ! I’d just popped the headcollars on turned around to put grandmas on and they both stood like that . Just managed to get my phone out in time ?
TheMule
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Enya had the farrier for the first time today- quite a big ask as she has basically just been left feral for a few weeks so coming in and coping with it was quite a big ask but she was good once she realised she couldn’t fight her way out of it ??
I then put her in the arena for the first time as I need to decide whether to go to Futurity or not
I then put her in the arena for the first time as I need to decide whether to go to Futurity or not
Asha
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Definitely take her . I reckon it’s the perfect first trip out for them . So relaxed for them . Plus she’s blooming lovely so should do well ?
Errin Paddywack
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She moves beautifully.
TheMule
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I agree with you, my last homebred did really well there and it was a good outing for him. I'm worried about the mare though- she hasn’t done anything in life and is not the most rational of creatures when under stress. I'm hoping a crash course of handling for the next week will help me to decide- they need to be totally confident loading and unloading (our nearest venue is 1 1/2 hours away) and good for in-hand trotting before I press 'enter'
If not, we'll film for virtual futurity. But it's not quite the same!
TheMule
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Thank you- I've never actaully seen her trot before and I'm pleasantly surprised. The mare was a last minute substitute for another I owned that wasn’t cycling and the stallion was a very, very last minute substitute when the mare wouldn’t stand for her chosen date but was ovulating there and then. It has worked out a whole lot better than I was anticipating!
This is a little clip
TheMule
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Enya is 2 months old tomorrow- I can’t quite believe where that time has gone?!
Asha
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she really is very very nice . Will you do a repeat breeding ?
EventingMum
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Some really lovely foals here. I hope to be able to join in very soon, my mare, purchased in February and subsequently found to be in foal looks close to foaling, she's bagged up and her milk pH is 6.2. I've told the mare tonight would good as I have a hospital trip tomorrow so I'm hoping posting this tempts fate too!
Asha
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Hope all goes well EM , I’ve been wondering how you got on . Hope foal appears at a sociable time ?
TheMule
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Sadly not- the mare is 16 and had a bit of trauma in foaling, it wouldn’t be fair to her
TheMule
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Eeek sounds good for tonight- good luck!
EventingMum
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Absolutely nothing!! She looked a tiny bit restless between 2 and 3am and there was continued tail swishing every time I checked the camera but that was all. Maybe tonight?
TheMule
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DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
Enya is super smart - your plan B-making abilities must be pretty good TM
EventingMum
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Surely tonight? She had a very restless night so we kept a close eye on her via camera but nothing happened. According to my Fitbit my total sleep was 1hr 50 mins! She's now running milk and looks almost square. Milk pH has been 6.2 since Wednesday.
Asha
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She certainly looks and sounds ready ! That’s some belly ?
Parrotperson
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Well eventingMum has she dropped a foal yet? We're getting a tad impatient! ?
EventingMum
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Sadly not, milk dripping down her legs but no foal, I'm pinning my hopes on tonight as I am really suffering from a lack of sleep!
Parrotperson
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EventingMum
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Right. I’ll be round with the hot curry and gin later!!! ???
I'll take the gin!
I'm finding this unplanned pregnancy much more stressful than the planned ones we have had in the past. Not knowing a covering date, not being the type I would choose to breed and not knowing much about the mare's breeding history is all contributing to it, with planned foalings I'm usually much more excited.
nagblagger
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[QUOTE="EventingMum, post:]I'll take the gin! I'm finding this unplanned pregnancy much more stressful than the planned ones we have had in the past. Not knowing a covering date, not being the type I would choose to breed and not knowing much about the mare's breeding history is all contributing to it, with planned foalings I'm usually much more excited.[/QUOTE]
OOh I think this is more exciting than planned....it will be a surprise, if planned you may be disappointed, at least this way a live foal is good, a 'quality' one is a bonus.
i had a bogof 2 yrs ago and was so excited, even my non horsey OH was interested !
Can't wait to see photos of yours - tell your mare to get on with it!
I'm finding this unplanned pregnancy much more stressful than the planned ones we have had in the past. Not knowing a covering date, not being the type I would choose to breed and not knowing much about the mare's breeding history is all contributing to it, with planned foalings I'm usually much more excited.[/QUOTE]OOh I think this is more exciting than planned....it will be a surprise, if planned you may be disappointed, at least this way a live foal is good, a 'quality' one is a bonus.
i had a bogof 2 yrs ago and was so excited, even my non horsey OH was interested !
Can't wait to see photos of yours - tell your mare to get on with it!
Errin Paddywack
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She is seriously nice, hard to fault her conformation. If she grows up as good as she is now you have a very prospect on your hands.
ihatework
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Bless her, she must be really uncomfy lugging around that tummy in this heat
EventingMum
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It's warmish here but not hot like it has been in England. I keep telling her it would be easier to just get it out but she obviously is taking heed!
hilmer46
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You have nice horses, they are nice, unfortunately I don't have a horse breeding anymore, I used to have over 10
TheMule
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Thank you, let’s hope she lives long enough to actually ride..….
TheMule
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I'll take the gin!
Do you have any inkling who daddy could be or what type it could be?
You could be really lucky and get a mule ?