MileAMinute
Well-Known Member
I think for a 17 year old this unexpected foal has been totally life changing. ....
The foal is going this weekend. So her life is back to normal. Hardly life changing....
I think for a 17 year old this unexpected foal has been totally life changing. ....
**drives tanker full of Evening Primrose oil into thread, sprays everyone, drives out again**
I think for a 17 year old this unexpected foal has been totally life changing. ....
Life changing.. LOL a foal was born, she was back riding the mare a couple of months after the foal was born and weaned before 4 months, not exactly life changing. A bit of an inconvenience maybe
LIFECHANGING?!!! Really?!!
I really hope nothing more serious happens in her life if that is 'lifechanging'.
I personally class serious injury or unexpected death/severe illness lifechanging. Not the birth of a foal.
Lots of things can be life changing without having a long term, debilitating impact on your physical health! Anything which changes the way you think or approach things is life changing surely? Having a baby, getting your first 'real' job, passing your driving test, getting a horse or dog (if it is your first ever dependent) and so many other things can be described as life changing.
Honestly I do not understand you apparent dislike for TB who seems like a nice, normal kid to me. Why does she offend you so much?
I have always thought you were a bit unhinged to be honest but now I think you are actually just rather unpleasant.
Life changing.. LOL a foal was born, she was back riding the mare a couple of months after the foal was born and weaned before 4 months, not exactly life changing. A bit of an inconvenience maybe
I have enjoyed tessybears threads about tessy and dolly and enjoyed watching Dolly grow, I agree that TB seemed to cope well with an unexpected foal and seems to have cared for them both well, However, it is a little bit strange that no one is allowed to have their own opinions and thoughts where she is concerned. Yes shes a young girl and every one makes mistakes, but if any one dares critise her all hell breaks loose! Im sure Dolly will be ok, but as im sure most people know under 4 months is really too young to be weaned without good reason. There does not really seem to a good reason in this case. Just wonder what response there would be if someone else posted about weaning a 4 month old!
What a miserable pair you and moomin are.
If people don't find the lifechanging joy in thes unexpected events I feel very sorry for you.
What miserable little lives you must lead.
I genuinely think that if I had done it hardly anyone would have batted an eyelid to be perfectly honest. I don't think people would even bother to question me over it, especially if I stated repeatedly that the vet had OK'd my decision...
Well I suspected it would be a waste of breath asking people to be a little kinder to her..
I dont agree, think most people think 4 months is too young unless there is a good reason, remember she is only just 4 months and would have been less than that when weaned, Not saying she will come to any major harm but it would have been kinder to wait another few weeks. Anyway thats just my opinion, to which im entitled.
What a miserable pair you and moomin are.
If people don't find the lifechanging joy in thes unexpected events I feel very sorry for you.
What miserable little lives you must lead.
Despite reading the thread and Abbie justifying herself there are still people harping on?
Not that she should have had too, but Abbie and her mum counted the WEEKS since Dolly was born and she infact 5 months, not 4, so chill!
No I wouldn't do that LiR! Asking people to think about being a bit kinder to others on here has made me really unpopular with quite a few people here. :eek3:
How does that work then :confused3: ? If the foal is around 120 days old at time of weaning that works out to around 17 weeks which is just a little over 4 months if you use an average of 4 weeks per month. But of course it isn't just over 4 months, it's actually 3 months and a couple of weeks, because when weaning foals, breeders work in full months, not weeks or days.Despite reading the thread and Abbie justifying herself there are still people harping on?
Not that she should have had too, but Abbie and her mum counted the WEEKS since Dolly was born and she infact 5 months, not 4, so chill!
Having seen Dolly's last photo and the size of her, I would say weaning was absolutely the right thing for her bones and joints. By weaning, her food intake can be well monitored and gives her every chance of growing on without health issues.
Good luck, Abbie.
Once again, this forum shows it's nasty side. It's like HHO version of Monty Python's "Four Yorkshiremen." Except not nearly as funny.
Good luck, Abbie.
Once again, this forum shows it's nasty side. It's like HHO version of Monty Python's "Four Yorkshiremen." Except not nearly as funny.