Maiden mare

[Gloi]

So good you have found a potential surrogate. I do hope it all works out, you deserve a break. ?

 

[Snow Falcon]

I do hope it all works out for both parties.

 

[PurBee]

I hope saturday goes smoothly, thats great news!

I was wondering, to help the new mare take to the chilly’s foal, would it work to get a new clean cloth (not smelling of any detergents/washing powder) and wipe over the new mares body with it, then go to the foal and wipe the foal with the same cloth, transferring the new mares smell onto the foals body?

I dont know how new mares are generally introduced to orphans, or techniques used to help them pair, but animals generally know ‘their babies’ by their smell, so if baby smells like mum, would that work in favour of bonding? Anyone have experience of bonding new mum, helping her accept an orphan?

 

[Ample Prosecco]

I am so sorry things have turned out this way. So pleased you have find a foster mum and agree that trhying to use smell could help. Puppies are often sent to their new homes with a blankey smelling of mum and our definitely snuggled up to the 'mum' blanket more than any others at first.

Re names: Ariella or Riella? Means Lion of God or Strength from God.
And there are echoes of both Pedlar and Chill in there I think.

 

[ElectricChampagne]

Just back to catch up.

You've really tried your best, so from that perspective you can't be hard on yourself.

Delighted you found a surrogate and fingers crossed everything works out.

The only way is up!

 

[Ahrena]

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!

 

[Horses_Rule]

Fantastic news and I’m sure the whole forum have their fingers crossed this works out for you all including myself! It’s about time you had some luck on your side ?

 

[Louisa&Chilly]

Thank you!! I can’t wait! I’m glad I’m at work today to pass the time.

Will certainly try the smell thing, I really hope it works not just for my filly but also the poor mare ??

fingers crossed ??

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I'm so glad you have found a mare I really hope they accept each other and find some love and comfort out of what is such a sad situation, please let us know how it all goes tomorrow ?

 

[Clodagh]

All ok L&C? I hope a day at work at least gave you some normality to think about.
What’s the plan tomorrow? Is the mare travelling far? Will your vet be there? I’m so nervous and excited for you, I can’t even imagine how you feel.

 

[nagblagger]

[QUOTE="Clodagh, post I’m so nervous and excited for you, I can’t even imagine how you feel.[/QUOTE]

I am to, it's like reading a chapter of a book daily, keeping all fingers crossed for a happy ending.

 

[Louisa&Chilly]

All ok here!
The filly is very sprightly this evening, making us all laugh bucking and spurting around. We introduced her to a teddy and she’s had great fun stomping on it?

a long time horsey friend has come to stay to take on the night shift so I can get some sleep tonight, very exciting and incredibly grateful!

the mare is leaving in the morning and coming all the way from Kent, so a long haul for her but her vets have said she can do the journey.
and yes my vets will be here to meet the mare to ensure she has travelled well and also to help with introducing them both.
chilly will be moved to another yard a short while before the mare is due to arrive.

yes I’m nervous, anxious, excited, I’m not sure how to feel, I just really want it to go well!

 

[Snow Falcon]

Enjoy the rest, what a gem of a friend. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. I hope all goes well. Love the teddy pic.

 

[Fraggle bells rock]

Good luck 2moz. Will keep checking.
Enjoy your sleep ?

 

[View]

Fingers crossed that all goes well today.

 

[Squeak]

I'm so glad you've had a slightly better day yesterday and I really hope you've had a good nights sleep. What a great friend and isn't this so what friends are all about.

Really hope today goes well.

 

[TheMule]

Good luck today, I hope it all goes well

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Sending all my best wishes for today.

 

[AmyMay]

Good luck today xx

 

[SashaBabe]

Good luck for today. Looking forward to updates.

 

[Louisa&Chilly]

Thanks everyone, fingers crossed ??!!

Absolutely, friends don’t come much better than this one.

Its been over whelming the amount of people that have stepped up to help with this situation, as well as old friends but you guys and social media to help find a surrogate mare.
Its been amazing and everyone’s done it out of pure kindness.
I’m just so grateful to everyone and you all really have gotten us through the week!

 

[Arzada]

Thinking of you all today and wishing you success x

 

[southerncomfort]

Lots of luck to you all today.

Will be thinking of you and hoping and praying that introductions go as well as they can. X

 

[Ahrena]

All the luck to you, I hope the introductions go smoothly and you can start enjoying her soon!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I have thought about you so much this week I so hope and pray everything goes well today got everything crossed for you, love the Teddy picture she is such a lovely filly bless her. Xx

 

[COldNag]

I hope all goes well today.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

I really hope the introductions go okay today. Love the picture of her stomping on the Teddy!

 

[Xmasha]

Hope all goes well today . Good luck x

 

[HashRouge]

Goodness, this thread is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster! Fingers crossed all goes well with the surrogate, I'll be checking in constantly all afternoon!

 

[Four Seasons]

Thinking of you today, I really hope they bond and that you can finally sit back and properly start enjoying your gorgeous foal. ?