Foal Friday - 2020

[Errin Paddywack]

MP, I had one born lax in both hind legs, she strengthened up very quickly. Had me freaking out a bit (lot) at first.

 

[milliepops]

fortunately vet was quite relaxed when he came to do her IgG and OH is a farrier so seen it all before! so I managed to not freak out but they don't half look fragile when they're all weak and wobbly!

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Dum Dum was very lax behind too for a few weeks but I have had them like that before. It is worrying if you haven't seen it or dealt with it before and especially if it's your first foal!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I had bred many foals but mine was the first I had seen like this. Have since had a lamb born with all four legs lax. Took him off his mum as he was a triplet and he was ok by the next morning. Grew into a huge strapping fellow.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

My old mare's last foal was windswept. She soon straightened.

 

[lme]

Oz was windswept and incredibly lax behind when born and needed foal extensions at 2 weeks. The laxity resolved (I took regular photos and it was incredible watching him unfurl). and he has straightened up but what was his better hind leg is stiff up to his hock. X-rays are fine (was X-rayed at 2 weeks and again last week) so I think it’s a question of letting him grow and move around and see what happens. He doesn’t seem bothered.

 

[milliepops]

more general shenanigans

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

She's getting to be a fair size now!

 

[SashaBabe]

Fabulous photos. To me, the second photo says "love you, mum"

 

[thefarsideofthefield]

You can laugh now - but you're going to have to sit on that one day !

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Dum Dum likes his ball! He doesn't really chase it about but he nudges it with him where ever he is grazing, kind of like a kid dragging a comfort blanket ??

 

[SashaBabe]

Love that little face

 

[Valadictory]

MP-she gets more and more gorgeous every week!

EOAShelf - he is utterly adorable!

All of the foals here are just beautiful

 

[splashgirl45]

love hera , she is looking so well and so cheeky. dum dum is gorgeous as well

 

[milliepops]

You can laugh now - but you're going to have to sit on that one day !

Yup, its the thing that is making me stick with my TB shaped rodeo horse, keeping the brave pants hoiked up ?

 

[Trouper]

MP - does the sun always shine at that wonderful angle in your fields? Always looks like horsey heaven!!

 

[milliepops]

MP - does the sun always shine at that wonderful angle in your fields? Always looks like horsey heaven!!

haha! it's a really nice paddock, woodland on 3 sides and does seem to catch the sun pretty well

 

[Bradsmum]

No updates this week?

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Was a bit windy this afternoon!Took a better one next shot!And managed to a take a pic of her grazing, normally it's nose is shoved towards the camera. ?

 

[SashaBabe]

I was beginning to get withdrawal symptoms

 

[milliepops]

ahh booger, I was busy all day yesterday.

Hera had her microchip and markings sketch done this week so i can register her. it was pouring down with rain so I put them in to dry off while waiting for the vet. Turned my back for a second and her legs fell off

Still big into the facial close-ups

 

[ycbm]

ahh booger, I was busy all day yesterday.

Hera had her microchip and markings sketch done this week so i can register her. it was pouring down with rain so I put them in to dry off while waiting for the vet. Turned my back for a second and her legs fell off

Still big into the facial close-ups

Is she bedded on hay? There is spoiled and spoiled ?

 

[Bradsmum]

Thank you . PF she's not the only one with bad hair day, I know the feeling. However she looks super cute with hers, me I'm just a mess . Hera is obviously very relaxed, hope she stayed that way for her vet visit.

 

[thefarsideofthefield]

Dum Dum likes his ball! He doesn't really chase it about but he nudges it with him where ever he is grazing, kind of like a kid dragging a comfort blanket ??

And one day soon he'll wake up and , no matter how hard he looks , he just won't be able to find it…...

 

[milliepops]

Is she bedded on hay? There is spoiled and spoiled ?

? not supposed to be, but she has been shunning the straw ??

 

[milliepops]

I know it's not Friday, but by the time Friday comes round this will be out of date! think we've got some new moves, the leap spin... (hope she grows out of that one)

 

[Jeni the dragon]

She's really growing up!

 

[ihatework]

Miss Sasspants looks like she needs a playmate to torment!

 

[thefarsideofthefield]

Whenever any of ours did something unexpected or , shall we say , ' extravagant ' someone would always shout " Quick - think of an aid !" - the theory being that one day you would be able to reproduce the given movement on command !
So my suggested voice aids for Hera's gymnastics are , obviously " Pirouette !" and for the leap/spin may I suggest " Kiss it . "

 

[milliepops]

Miss Sasspants looks like she needs a playmate to torment!

There are various irons in the fire ?