CanteringCarrot
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Best of luck for today! ? I hope it all goes well.
Maiden mare
- Thread starter Louisa&Chilly
- Start date
Aperchristmas
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Everything crossed for you all!
ElectricChampagne
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Thinking of you today, fingers crossed it all goes smoothly.
Clodagh
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I’m out at a point to point and keep checking for updates!
Bikerchickone
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Just catching up and I’m so sorry to see that things haven’t worked out for Chilly and her foal but very glad to see that you have a surrogate on the way. I’ll keep everything crossed that all goes well there for you. Hope you are okay too, can’t even imagine how you’ve been feeling seeing your beautiful foal on her own, incredibly tough situation to be in. Good luck for today and I look forward to seeing how things go.
Smoky 2022
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I hope it works out for you today
nagblagger
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We are all on tender hooks...any news?
Clodagh
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Seriously has anyone got l&c’s phone number? We are so invested.
Roxylola
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I saw a post on Facebook today - a mare who was due to be transported to Foster and her transport fell through. I hope regardless they got sorted, but I also really hope it's not this foster mare
nagblagger
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Hey update urgently needed..I see you've 'liked' a couple of posts..
Louisa&Chilly
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The Facebook post was about our surrogate!! That is why I am so late posting, she arrived at 7:30 this evening.
As I’d mentioned earlier about the willingness of people, poor Tracey’s transport fell through and a complete stranger lent her the horse box so she could get her mare to us. I am honestly speechless at the kindness we have all received.
Chilly left without a care in the world, she is happy with my competition horse up the road.
And the mare (Poppy) has been foot perfect, she has allowed the filly to suckle, they still need to bond but the mare has been so quiet and gentle. My filly is still timid after my mare has scared her but she is already growing in confidence and Poppy is really looking after her. I don’t feel as though it could have gone any better.
I am still watching closely on the cameras but I can feel myself starting to relax. I can feel this horrific week ending
As I’d mentioned earlier about the willingness of people, poor Tracey’s transport fell through and a complete stranger lent her the horse box so she could get her mare to us. I am honestly speechless at the kindness we have all received.
Chilly left without a care in the world, she is happy with my competition horse up the road.
And the mare (Poppy) has been foot perfect, she has allowed the filly to suckle, they still need to bond but the mare has been so quiet and gentle. My filly is still timid after my mare has scared her but she is already growing in confidence and Poppy is really looking after her. I don’t feel as though it could have gone any better.
I am still watching closely on the cameras but I can feel myself starting to relax. I can feel this horrific week ending
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Clodagh
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I’ve just told my OH I can’t go to bed as I’ve seen l&c is online.
Clodagh
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I’m so very pleased. The best ending possible for them both. I hope all goes well overnight for you and you can start to enjoy the filly x
nagblagger
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What a relief..brilliant news. Also shows when the chips are down the horse world will help... I'll let you off keeping us waiting so long for update. ??
Snow Falcon
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So pleased that Poppy has arrived, lovely to see her allowing foal to feed.
milliepops
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Great update OP. I hope you can all start to relax and enjoy your new life from now on. What a tough start you've all had.
AmyMay
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Thank you for updating. Sounds really promising.
Come back tomorrow and let us know how it’s all going xx
Come back tomorrow and let us know how it’s all going xx
Louisa&Chilly
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Thank you!
Yes, I’m somewhat excited that I can start to enjoy the filly and relax a little more.
The horse world has really stepped up and been incredible. I’m blown away!
I should of updated earlier but when Tracey’s transport fell through I just felt so deflated.
I absolutely will keep you all updated with their progress, I don’t want this thread to end! The company of you all has been lovely xx
Yes, I’m somewhat excited that I can start to enjoy the filly and relax a little more.
The horse world has really stepped up and been incredible. I’m blown away!
I should of updated earlier but when Tracey’s transport fell through I just felt so deflated.
I absolutely will keep you all updated with their progress, I don’t want this thread to end! The company of you all has been lovely xx
ElectricChampagne
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Omg YAAAAAAAAY!
I'm so delighted it finally worked out. Poppy seems so sweet, and hopefully she'll look after your baby like her own ..
Time for a cuppa tea and a massive sleeps.
I'm so delighted it finally worked out. Poppy seems so sweet, and hopefully she'll look after your baby like her own ..
Time for a cuppa tea and a massive sleeps.
SashaBabe
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Thank goodness. Hope it all goes well and look forward to receiving updates. x
Four Seasons
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I am absolutely delighted for you and your filly!!! A positive outlook.... so pleased! I think its safe to say half of this forum has been rooting for you... ?
Now, has your filly been named yet, or do you still need help with inspiration?
Now, has your filly been named yet, or do you still need help with inspiration?
Louisa&Chilly
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Thank you! So so positive, I just hope they have a nice settled night.
My body is definitely starting to relax and let go. Another night of just checking the camera and then I can tell I’m going to have the best of sleeps?
My vet suggested we wait a few weeks before naming her, rather pessimistic but I understand. Nothing has sprung to my mind though and I do feel after everything she needs a really strong name. Any suggestions are welcome!
My body is definitely starting to relax and let go. Another night of just checking the camera and then I can tell I’m going to have the best of sleeps?
My vet suggested we wait a few weeks before naming her, rather pessimistic but I understand. Nothing has sprung to my mind though and I do feel after everything she needs a really strong name. Any suggestions are welcome!
Xmasha
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So relieved to get this update . I so hope that over the next couple of days you get to relax and your lovely filly bonds with her new mum xx
PurBee
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Brilliant news Poppy is gentle with your foal, a very positive start! So glad for you all ?
About names - im perusing some mythical strength/benevolence goddess-type names you might find inspiring :
Epona (Celtic) - Protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. She was also an ancient fertility Goddess. Epona's Goddess name comes from the Gaullist word “epos” meaning "great mare."
Hemera (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Indunn (Nordic) - Goddess of youth and springtime. Her name means she who renews and has several alternative spellings including Indun, Iduna and Idhunna.
Juno (Roman) - Goddess of marriage, pregnancy and childbirth. She protected the finances of the citizens of Rome. Her name is a mystery; it speaks of a contradictory role for this Goddess, before her alignment to the matronly, Greek Goddess, Hera. Juno's name is derived from the root “yeu” meaning "vital force" indicating a more youthful, maiden Goddess.
Nike (Greek) - This Greek Goddess name means victory, she represented success especially in the sporting arena which is why her name was chosen for a famous brand of sportswear.
Vesta (Roman) - Guardian of the sacred Flame. Vesta’s name and function is derived from the Greek Goddess Hestia.
Arion was an immortal horse in Greek mythology, which was very fast and bred by the gods. According to a source, it also had the ability to speak.
(i’d feminise this name to Ariona, Ari as a nickname!)
I personally like ‘Prana’ as a name for an orphan - Prana is the Sanskrit word for the energy that is the essence of our existence. It is the life vitality within us. Seems fitting for an orphan foal as prana is all it has to sustain it when rejected by its dam.
Hope in these coming hours and early days together they bond well and little foal goes from strength to strength! ?
About names - im perusing some mythical strength/benevolence goddess-type names you might find inspiring :
Epona (Celtic) - Protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. She was also an ancient fertility Goddess. Epona's Goddess name comes from the Gaullist word “epos” meaning "great mare."
Hemera (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Indunn (Nordic) - Goddess of youth and springtime. Her name means she who renews and has several alternative spellings including Indun, Iduna and Idhunna.
Juno (Roman) - Goddess of marriage, pregnancy and childbirth. She protected the finances of the citizens of Rome. Her name is a mystery; it speaks of a contradictory role for this Goddess, before her alignment to the matronly, Greek Goddess, Hera. Juno's name is derived from the root “yeu” meaning "vital force" indicating a more youthful, maiden Goddess.
Nike (Greek) - This Greek Goddess name means victory, she represented success especially in the sporting arena which is why her name was chosen for a famous brand of sportswear.
Vesta (Roman) - Guardian of the sacred Flame. Vesta’s name and function is derived from the Greek Goddess Hestia.
Arion was an immortal horse in Greek mythology, which was very fast and bred by the gods. According to a source, it also had the ability to speak.
(i’d feminise this name to Ariona, Ari as a nickname!)
I personally like ‘Prana’ as a name for an orphan - Prana is the Sanskrit word for the energy that is the essence of our existence. It is the life vitality within us. Seems fitting for an orphan foal as prana is all it has to sustain it when rejected by its dam.
Hope in these coming hours and early days together they bond well and little foal goes from strength to strength! ?
Arzada
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Wonderful news. A great start to the day. Looking forward to seeing her grow up x
TheMule
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What a relief!! The mare looks an absolute poppet so I really hope this all works out for you
Louisa&Chilly
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Thank you, I do like Prana, and Juno! After spending 5 days with her birth mother, she is developing some facial expressions that resemble a Piranha ??
I hope these will be lost with time spent with Poppy ??
They appeared to have a very settled night, and seem slightly closer this morning which is so positive. They have to stay in for a few days to bond, I suppose the next step is then turning them out together, but I’m sure it will be fine Poppy really does seem like a sweet heart.
I hope these will be lost with time spent with Poppy ??
They appeared to have a very settled night, and seem slightly closer this morning which is so positive. They have to stay in for a few days to bond, I suppose the next step is then turning them out together, but I’m sure it will be fine Poppy really does seem like a sweet heart.
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SashaBabe
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What a relief. So pleased things seem to be moving in the right direction. Hopefully you will be able to relax and get some much needed sleep.
ElectricChampagne
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Brilliant news this morning! 
They look very cute together.
They look very cute together.
Xmasha
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Great news . So pleased for you. Poppy looks a real sweetheart x