The Tessy bear BOGOF thread

[tessybear]

Bless her. I loved how she walked in front of the camera so we could check out her newly svelt figure

Showing everyone she isn't really that fat and it was only baby weight

 

[janei]

Aw so happy for you! Typical been so busy today only just got logged on and had loads of posts to catch up on!! Congratulations to Tessy Bear and you, she is a gorgeous filly, feeling all emotional for you all xxx

 

[pardalis]

I'm back from work to catch up on this thread. Foal is gorgeous. And massive!

I know you've had loads of good advice - I can't help adding my own even though I'm not a big poster on here and haven't earned any kind of reputation.

Ok, advice number one - make a note of the frequency the foal is feeding. At this stage it's often. As Tessy's chilled out and the foal is tame she may get distracted and not feed enough.

2. Placid mares can be deceiving. I have experienced a lovely calm foal cuddling moment with the mare being chilled out only for her to whip around and bite me. All totally normal and a sign of a good mum but painful nevertheless

 

[DJ]

What a beautiful wee babe ......... enjoy every second as they grow so quickly.


Abbie, sweetheart ... a few pages back there was a heart felt post from you. It seemed everything was getting on top of you and you felt you had/were letting your folks down. I just want to say, take a deep breath and believe in yourself. You have shown yourself to be wise beyond your years with a massive heart .... if you are true to yourself, you will never, ever, go far wrong ..... **big squishy hugs** for you xx

 

[mynutmeg]

Can't believe how big Dolly is - I second the suggestion of clydsdale for a daddy!

 

[circuit dancer]

She's beautiful. Love the bog brush tail! Lol

 

[Ravenwood]

Oh Abbie - just Wow! How absolutely amazing
I've showed my daughter (same age as you), I've showed my OH who despite having always been around horses knows nothing -only cattle and sheep - and when I told him that foal was only born this morning, even he was impressed at how huge she is!

He did say though (talking about Tessy) "are you sure she is a cob and not a heavyweight horse?" LOL! He thinks she has too much feather for a cob - that says it all!

Can I just say how much we have all enjoyed this whole thread. How wonderful to see the community of HHO being 100% supportive and encouraging with not one snipey comment You have been absolutely amazing Abbie, I would be proud to have you as my daughter

Tessy Bear and Dolly are most certainly, exceptionally lucky horses to be owned by you xx

 

[mandwhy]

Oh my goodness frantically clicking through pages for pictures, I thought there would be a new thread for this haha! How exciting she is SO LOVELY well done Tessy! Now going to read all the test of the updates!

 

[Buds_mum]

Eeeee I love the vid! Even o/h aww'd. Dolly is gorgeous.

 

[Penks]

Showing off their nearly matching facial markings

sorry for the over load last one !! p.s video is uploading slowly to youtube

Beautiful! This has given me big smiles today

 

[Penks]

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Just bumping up the video, shes adorable

 

[Carefreegirl]

Aww thanks for bumping the video. Didn't see it last night as catching up on everything I hadn't done since becoming addicted to this thread

Morning Abbie, hope you had a great nights sleeps at last !

 

[longdog]

What a stunning foal! worth the wait, I think?

 

[mynutmeg]

Can't believe how big Dolly is - I second the suggestion of clydsdale for a daddy!

also can't believe how fuzzy she is

 

[Supertrooper]

Just watched the video again and my cat was fascinated another T and D fan xx

 

[PolarSkye]

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Just bumping up the video, shes adorable

I could watch that all day . . . she's so pretty - and, yes, I'm another who thinks Daddy was a Clydesdale .

P

 

[Snoozinsusan]

Congratulations!

What a beautiful foal.

I have been lurking but not replied before as I lost a new born foal just when you were finding out about the pregnancy so I am so pleased that everything worked out well for you.

The photos brought tears to my eyes. Please keep posting photos as she is helping me to get over my loss!

 

[RockinRudolph]

Aww she's amazing! Look at those legs!

Definitely a Clydie in there I reckon

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Look at those legs!!!!!!

Stunning

 

[freckles22uk]

I still cant get over how hairy she is... Im used to foalies with really fine coats, and shes is like a teddy bear.. and absolutely gorgeous

 

[OldNag]

How high is TB, Abbie?
Anyone care to guess final height for Dolly - she looks big to me but I sm a foalie novice
She is getting more gorgeous by the hour, Abbie. And TB looks so chilled.

 

[Boxers]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ0muioWZnM&feature=youtu.be


^^^^ EEEEEEE Dolly

Awwwwwwww

She's such a sweetie

 

[ralph and maverick]

Finally caught up since yesterday, that took some reading!!
Abbie, dolly is soooooo beautiful, congratulations, you've done a wonderful job!! Hope Tessy is ok, never seen such a floofy foal! She is gorgeous, you must be so proud!
Well done to Tessy too, what a lovely mare she is.

I love the name Dolly!! It really suits her.

 

[AMW]

Re the hairy coat, so many foals seem to be being born ready prepared this year. Nature is a wonderful thing
How are your 2 lovely girls this morning Abbie x

 

[Liath]

Just checking in... Oh, wait, I don't need to! Old habits die hard!!!

Hope you slept well Abbie!

 

[Clannad48]

Just a thought, but if H&H won't list this as one of the top 5 threads then how about Hovis giving Dolly a mention in his Blog. Perhaps he has sized her up as a potentional girlfriend.

 

[morrismob]

Just checking in... Oh, wait, I don't need to! Old habits die hard!!!

Hope you slept well Abbie!

I did this too, first thought was Tessy. Hope both well this morning and Abbie had a goodnight's sleep

 

[tessybear]

How high is TB, Abbie?
Anyone care to guess final height for Dolly - she looks big to me but I sm a foalie novice
She is getting more gorgeous by the hour, Abbie. And TB looks so chilled.

Tess is 14.3ish last time she was measured so we think foal will defo make that

 

[OldNag]

I reckon Dolly will more than top that. Wonder if it is possible to guestimate at this stage?

 

[tessybear]

I reckon Dolly will more than top that. Wonder if it is possible to guestimate at this stage?

I agree, well vet agreed she will be bigger than mum, im going for about 15hh hopeful