2023 Foals

[Ambers Echo]

Oh bless him! What is his story? x

 

[JBM]

Oh bless him! What is his story? x

Well he was born in the rescue so I think he’s been very happy!
His mother is only 2 years old so was put in foal as a yearling
She was quite underweight when they got her but I suspect she wasn’t broken to ride or drive because she was so young

 

[Ambers Echo]

Ah so sweet, Glad he's still with mum and she's safe now x

 

[Aperchristmas]

Didn’t breed him myself but I’ve rescued this lovely little colt
2 months old
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ETA ignore question - something went wrong with the page for me so didn't see all the replies. Gorgeous and I'm so glad he's found a good home.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Day 320!! Woop woop. Nice milestone to safely reach.

X

 

[Asha]

Day 320!! Woop woop. Nice milestone to safely reach.

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How is she looking ? Any exciting developments?

 

[Ambers Echo]

How is she looking ? Any exciting developments?

She is enormous but tail still has muscle tone, no milk or wax. So not quite yet.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Delighted to introduce Mylo. He was born sometime between 5am and 7am this morning. Amber obviously likes to foal without an audience - this is the 2nd time the birth has been missed!

A colt. Unlike Felix, who fumbled around for hours and needed help to latch on, Mylo was up and feeding by the time he was found.

About 3 hours old in this clip. Very wobbly! Loooooong legs. He is so tall.

I wanted a filly but now he's here I could not be happier. And maybe another Chestnut mare would be pushing my luck

Posh name Aspire Driftwood Echo - named after his amazing mum Ambers Echo, with beach theme as a nod to his grandad, Beachball. By Legrande

Legrande - Stallion AI Services - Lynn Al-Redha

Legrande - Lynn Al-Redha - BEF leading sire of the year, having produced Elite foals in Show Jumping, Dressage and Endurance as

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He has wonky legs which I am sure will straighten out. He is bold and inquisitive. Amber is calm and happy and being a great mama as usual.

 

[Parrotperson]

He’s is a stunner! And those legs!!! They go on forever!

 

[DabDab]

Not surprised the legs are so wobbly given how long they are! Love the bloodlines you've chosen on the stallion side

 

[ITPersonnage]

Aaah blesssss

 

[Alibear]

He's gorgeous, well done Amber.

 

[Asha]

The length of those legs . Love how he’s brave enough to just walk straight over . Congratulations. Well done mum too

I was about to answer your question about the number of days mares go to . Then saw your update ! Mine so far have all gone to the same date give or take 24hrs

 

[Ambers Echo]

Born on day 323! Felix on day 322. So very consistent. We were calling him she in the video because the bits were extremely well hidden! Even the vet was not sure for a while.

 

[Asha]

Born on day 323! Felix on day 322. So very consistent. We were calling him she in the video because the bits were extremely well hidden! Even the vet was not sure for a while.

We did the same , until the vets sent me this photo to prove she was in fact a he ( he had a little overnight stay as he was a it weak )

 

[Ambers Echo]

Yes that would have been simpler! We were peering under and as there were no dangly bits we assumed he was a she. In the end the vet established the lack of female parts as opposed to the prescence of male ones! Felix was very well hung from day 1 so I was not aware that they don't always come out like that

 

[ihatework]

Congrats AE - Mylar very striking!
Sure those front legs will straighten soon, just keep him contained for a few days if you can x

 

[Ambers Echo]

Congrats AE - Mylar very striking!
Sure those front legs will straighten soon, just keep him contained for a few days if you can x

Yes he’s staying in for 3 days then vet coming back to review and see if anything else needs to be done. But I doubt it. They are already looking straighter x

 

[Ambers Echo]

More foal spam #sorrynotsorry

 

[Ambers Echo]

Final clip. Sound up. The cutest foal whinny then Mylo trying to lie down. But it’s hard with such long legs!

 

[SEL]

he's gorgeous! And I wouldn't get anything done watching him

 

[Aperchristmas]

Final clip. Sound up. The cutest foal whinny then Mylo trying to lie down. But it’s hard with such long legs!

That is so, so precious. Such a joy when they arrive safe and sound, thanks for sharing!

 

[Kunoichi73]

Poor little chap with those long legs!

 

[Jeni the dragon]

He is stunning! Such long legs!
I had a weird feeling first thing today that he was going to arrive!

 

[Ambers Echo]

So which passport should I use for Mylo. Or does it not really matter? Amber is on an Irish Horse Register passport. Legrande on an AES one.

 

[Asha]

Unless you’re planning to keep him entire it doesn’t really matter for gelding . Just go with the cheapest !

ETA with my last years foal I went with ShB(GB) purely because I want to show him as an adult .
But I’m assuming you want to do BE/BS , so doesn’t matter

 

[shanebelton]

Three months of Ana...

 

[TheMule]

So which passport should I use for Mylo. Or does it not really matter? Amber is on an Irish Horse Register passport. Legrande on an AES one.

AES will be the simplest, but I won’t use them on the grounds that they didn’t do compulsory DNA testing, even on the stallions they grade. Which is inconceivable to me as a sports horse stud book. SHBGB are a bit stuck in the dark ages, but I like the security of proven parentage.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Re-thinking the posh name… he has such striking markings I’m wondering about a name that references those. He’s definitely Mylo but any bright ideas for a name that relates to socks/stockings/blaze/white muzzle?

Parentage for further inspiration:
Sire: Legrande
Damsire Beachball (Obos Quality x Echo Beach).

Has to start with Aspire….

Thanks!

 

[Maddie Moo]

He is so stunning! He looks very similar to a foal we had at work when I was a groom

What about Aspire Salton Sea Spray?

Might be a bit of a mouthful but the Salton Sea is in California and has white beaches owing to its high salt content and of course, sea spray is also white