Are we doing ok?

[vick]

The wee chap is 16 weeks old, he's having a hard feed once a day, we can pick up all fours. He's friendly (despite the odd nip, and buck/kick) We are just starting to zig zag lead and back up. Not yet stood tied up, happy to be scratched and groomed. Is this whats expected at this age? Or should we be at another stage? First time mum Sorry x

 

[charliebo]

Sounds great but do not try the tying up yet. Leave that til next year, and be very careful not to scare him. Very easy to damage a foal by tying it up. Have fun!

 

[gails]

Wow, at 16 weeks, I personally feel that he is doing great.

How many adult horses are there that wont pick up their feet.

 

[glenruby]

Like Chazza, I wouldnt bother the tying up til next year. Everything else sounds ideal.

 

[vick]

Cool thanks, im so scared of messing it up, i want to give the best start i can, as a suprize foal im very un prepared! Ta

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Sounds like he is coming on well!!

How is mum these days?

 

[vick]

She's still not herself, i wouldnt trust her unless i had hold of her head or tied up...is this normal? do you think i will get my mare back? That i trust around my kids...i do wonder x

 

[cellie]

Im sure there is a book out from birth to 3 years .Could be very helpful

 

[vick]

I have bought from birth to full grown book, but im still lacking reasurance!

 

[cellie]

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Your in right place hopefully you will get losts of help but sounds as if you are doing great

 

[Cliqmo]

Is this the little haflinger mare who had the suprise dun foal? Updated piccies would be great

 

[tikino]

i have one mare who is a coo when she has a foal at foot and the most loving adorable mare without a foal. i do believe you will get you weee mare back after the little guy has been weaned and you are doing a great job so well done