Foal Monday

[Abi90]

awwwww! bless him. Glad you managed to find a new home speedily... not what any new foal mum needs!

Yes it was very stressful and I didn’t sleep for a few days. But we are all settled now and probably better for it

 

[Caol Ila]

I’ve also failed at video embedding.

He’s official!

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Just sent off the paperwork for mine late last week. Had some interesting conversations with BAPSH. "So there's no covering certificate..." No f**ckin' shit! They seemed bemused. I imagine BOGOFs are not common among PRE breeders. When I first contacted them, they were so shocked (they know Hermosa's breeder well, apparently) that if the foal hadn't been on the ground, they would have been asking me about the clover.

 

[millikins]

They're not easy things to photograph are they? Griffin today with his mum. A shame I have a foal without a head and a mare with an apparently broken leg

 

[Abi90]

Another Monday and some more foal photos! I’ve started long lining Rosie in the arena next to the paddock. Percy cantered up and down the fence line for about 2 minutes, got a stiff ignoring from his mother so went off to eat. I think Rosie enjoyed having a job and doing something on her own.

Percy got introduced to the roller today. He’s had a rope over his body but this jingled and was a bit heavier so sets him up for rugs and the like.

He’s taken a lot from Rosie and pulled her down more than I would like so they have their own buckets now and get fed separately.

 

[Annagain]

Now that he's started greying out, he reminds me so much of Monty at the same age. If he's half the horse Monty has been, you'll have a superstar. M's a bit younger here (all the way back in 1996) but I can't find the photo I want to share!

 

[Abi90]

Now that he's started greying out, he reminds me so much of Monty at the same age. If he's half the horse Monty has been, you'll have a superstar. M's a bit younger here (all the way back in 1996) but I can't find the photo I want to share!

What a lovely foal he was! I have very much enjoyed this experience.

I got, what I think was a compliment, from the farrier today. He’s just refused to shoe a horse because it hurts him every time, and he says it just takes the mick when my 3 month old stands like a saint

 

[Xmasha]

Sorry we are a bit late ! We’ve had to wean Amara earlier than I’d like . But it was necessary as she was growing a bit too fast , and vet advised we wean her . TBF she’s always been a big girl, but it was the right thing . As always she took it in her stride . Spent the first night in the stable with her grandma , called for mum a few times . But next day settled lovely . She’s just ace . Mum has gone to a friend and her bag is slowly reducing.
Grandma Asha is simply the best , and knows exactly how to settle her . One in a million

 

[Abi90]

Oh she is a big girl isn’t she! Beautiful though! Glad it has gone well

 

[Annagain]

How lucky you are to have grandma on hand to step in and do the childcare! Hope Amara and Asha continue to thrive (just a bit more slowly in Amara's case!)

 

[DabDab]

Those ears ?

 

[Xmasha]

How lucky you are to have grandma on hand to step in and do the childcare! Hope Amara and Asha continue to thrive (just a bit more slowly in Amara's case!)

i dont know what id do without her, she has masses of patience with foals. I watched on camera until midnight, and she was amazing with her. Gently telling her off when she tried to suckle, but let her snuggle right up her bum . When she walked around a bit too much she nudged her. It was so special to see.

Those ears ?

She has some growing to fit them doesnt she

Oh she is a big girl isn’t she! Beautiful though! Glad it has gone well

Thats the first thing people say when they see her .. ohh shes big isnt she ! Im glad its over and done with now, and Amara is happy and chilled.

 

[Abi90]

I’ve managed to pair my two up with a friend’s pair. So the colts can buddy up and we will take the mares away. Not looking forward to it but I am looking forward to riding my horse again! I think she’s looking forward to being “Rosie” and not “mother of Percy”

 

[Xmasha]

I’ve managed to pair my two up with a friend’s pair. So the colts can buddy up and we will take the mares away. Not looking forward to it but I am looking forward to riding my horse again! I think she’s looking forward to being “Rosie” and not “mother of Percy”

Im still waiting for that moment myself i havent successfully kicked mine out weaned my own kids yet ! Preparation is definitely the key to a less stressful weaning. It was part of Amaras routine to come in for a bit and go straight into her own stable, have her balancer and then go back in with mum and then turned back out. Its made it so much easier for her ( well that and Grandma Asha ), she now lies down and sleeps on her own in the stable. Hope it goes well when the times right x

 

[Caol Ila]

I’ve started taking Hermosa on little walks away from Caso.

Here they are today.

 

[Abi90]

Future showjumper meets a pole for the first time. Was more interested in getting his teeth into it

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[Abi90]

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[Abi90]

Not much to report today, other than he has a very handsome head!

 

[Abi90]

Percy is officially straight. His hoof had grown really evenly so he is fixed.

he was also a big boy and had his feet done by himself in the stable tied up whilst his Mum had hers done tied up outside

 

[millikins]

He's looking lovely Abi90 and a brave lad. It's so nice watching them develop. Ours is official (almost, need to send the paperwork away), vet came yesterday and microchipped him whilst he attempted to eat the poor student. Also sent DNA sample, I didn't know they did that or is it a breed specific thing? He's also spending a couple of hours a day away from his mum with auntie Ruby, his mother couldn't care less and he's getting the hang of it. I'll try and get some up to date pics tomorrow.

 

[Gloi]

This came up on my Facebook memories. Reminding me what a comical looking orange creature my pony was as a foal ?. Definitely an ugly duckling.

 

[Caol Ila]

Caso has to practice being separated from mum by a fence. She could not have cared less. He wasn’t impressed. But he had OH for company.

 

[Abi90]

He’s getting so big and grown up! Not really a baby anymore but a little horse. He enjoyed a good scratch from my husband

We have no grass. Lincolnshire has been dry for ages. They do have haylage in the field to give Rosie a boost as she was looking poor x

 

[southerncomfort]

Loving seeing everyone's OH's getting in on the foal cuddling! ?

 

[millikins]

Griffin at the weekend with mum. Another terrible picture but I just have to grab a shot before he sticks his nose in the phone

 

[Caol Ila]

Caso is a real horse now.

 

[Xmasha]

Amara is really starting to look much more Draught like ! Really chunking out now, super chilled out and standing approx 14hds at 5 months old .
She has a friend and his mum with her and Asha , but Asha doesn’t seem keen on the mum yet so won’t let them play . This is the closest they’ve been . (Amara stood on an incline .. she’s bum high but not that much ?)

 

[Abi90]

@Asha she looks fabulous! I missed foal monday this week as I was on a course but will be back next week!

 

[Abi90]

Percy is now 4 months old and growing like a weed and looking like a really nice chap. We have weaning sorted for end of November. He’s going to be my friend’s colt’s weaning buddy which has worked out nicely

Please excuse the state of Rosie. She is putting on weight as we desperately try to feed her up. She lost a lot of muscle being stuck in with him as well but is beginning to look a lot better

 

[Caol Ila]

Caso turned 4 months on the 9th. He’s turning into a solid little horse. We’ve been taking mom away to the school for five-ten minutes of groundwork and getting him used to her taking wee trips. She doesn’t care but he isn’t impressed. His owner stays with him and keeps him on a lead.

 

[Xmasha]

He’s a belter Abi90, his transformation is a credit to you. Mum will put weight on soon .
Busy day here as our new foal arrived . Bought her to grow up with Amara . She’s a really lovely filly very chunky and bold. Meet Dilly ?ID x Connie