My orphan foal - 2 weeks old

[kazg07]

Jerry is now 2 weeks old so thought id post some up to date pics of him and his foster mum, lightning. He is doing great and has been in local press, bbc news and an article is to appear in horse and hound too - not bad for 2 weeks of age

 

[kerilli]

aww, he's gorgeous. so glad you found him a new mum, and she got a new baby. what's his name? how's he bred? sorry, can't help being nosey!

 

[kazg07]

Yeah the vets in Edinburgh found her through the foaling bank and i am extrememly grateful for that, as would have struggled to cope with him especially with losing his mum.

He is known as just jerry at moment ! Not very exciting i know. He is by tb stallion Handsome Stranger xx(by Hand in Glove) His mum was a tb x by Proud Knight(by Sir Gaylord)

 

[SilverSkye]

He is gorgeous and almost as big as his new mummy already, what breed is she? she looks very content in the last pic.

 

[kazg07]

He is a 3/4 thoroughbred - yes they both seem really happy.

 

[Daisychain]

What a lovely outcome in the circumstance.

 

[V1NN]

aww little toot glad he is doing so well and got a mummy x

 

[kazg07]

sorry she is a welsh pony

 

[Maesfen]

He's looking very well, so glad for you that it turned out alright in the end.

 

[kerilli]

very nice, my first horse was by Sir Gaylord, and was a really lovely mare.

 

[welshied]

hes gorgeous hes not doing bad getting all those articles out at just 2 weeks old lol

 

[Clodagh]

Hes lovely. Do you think he'll grow up with the attitude and stubborness of a Welshie?? Nature v nurture? You could do worse! Best of luck with him.

 

[kazg07]

Yes knowing me he probably will - mind you i do like em with a bit of character and i dare say he will learn that off my extremely cheeky tb x welsh section d !!

 

[muddy_grey]

What a lovely outcome. He looks very happy

 

[hannah79]

He was adopted by a rescued mare at World Horse Welfare - see story here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8193456.stm

 

[kazg07]

Yes thats right - would just like to say what a wonderful job this organisation does. This experience has really raised my awareness of this as i had never visited a centre before although i am a supporter of world horse welfare. I am very impressed with the organisation and the amazing work that they do. Would urge everyone to visit their local centre and help where they can. Also was very surprised by the amount of really lovely horses looking for new homes.

 

[Hedgewitch13]

Awww what a cutie! Glad it's worked out well for you and Jerry x