The Tessy bear BOGOF thread

[tessybear]

This exactly! Can't see why this post would belong in the breeding section at all

Even if it is, we will all still read and comment with excitement

thank you lovely

How is the Mummy to be this evening? So good that the weather is finally less cold, much nicer for the new arrival ( the skewbald filly that WILL arrive this evening...!)

clingy and fed up lugging 1/4 of her weight about if that does happen you should become a doctor

 

[tessybear]

Is there any wax TB? I thought i remembered you saying a few days back there was

there was small blobs but have not seen any since just whitish build up now and then

 

[nostromo70]

It couldn't last could it. Yet again another nice, light hearted thread seems to be descending into an argument. why oh, oh why.

 

[tessybear]

You are probably ok for a few more days then TB

ETA what is the mum to be on? Is she on a stud balancer?

yes i think possibly next week

and nothing at the mo but will look into low fiber feed once foal is here.

 

[weesophz]

aw godness sake tessy i said there had better be a foal with i finished work today! shes defo hanging on in there eh?! bet she keeps holding on for at least another 4 or 5 days! madam! how is she in herself abbie? x

 

[rainer]

I see' the tack room' as a 'room' where us horsey peeps talk about anything and everything horsey so why anything has to be in other sections is beyond me lol as if we were in a real tack room we would be free to talk of anything we wanted wouldn't we?
Hope she foals tonight tb x

 

[Crugeran Celt]

I got all excited then when I saw you had posted and thought you had some news for us. My OH is asking me now every time I log on if the new foal has arrived. he doesn't even like horses. Your lovely mare has converted my OH more than all five of mine have done over 30 years!! Well Done Tessy I am impressed.

 

[putasocinit]

Silly question but is she being turned out during the day or is she just in the box, assuming she isnt being turned out would walking around in a field help with bringing mini t on. All of ours are left to foal in the field, i mean works mares not mine.

 

[tessybear]

aw godness sake tessy i said there had better be a foal with i finished work today! shes defo hanging on in there eh?! bet she keeps holding on for at least another 4 or 5 days! madam! how is she in herself abbie? x

she will do no doubt ... just very fed up looking if im honest

TB the mare needs a stud balancer as the lactating mare needs the calories to create good milk for the foal. I would go and buy a stud balancer asap. A low fibre feed wont give her the specific nutrients and vitamins she needs.

They wouldn't get this in the wild but can you recommend one ?

I see' the tack room' as a 'room' where us horsey peeps talk about anything and everything horsey so why anything has to be in other sections is beyond me lol as if we were in a real tack room we would be free to talk of anything we wanted wouldn't we?
Hope she foals tonight tb x

^^ this

 

[tessybear]

I got all excited then when I saw you had posted and thought you had some news for us. My OH is asking me now every time I log on if the new foal has arrived. he doesn't even like horses. Your lovely mare has converted my OH more than all five of mine have done over 30 years!! Well Done Tessy I am impressed.

sorry and ah well she feels very priviliged

Silly question but is she being turned out during the day or is she just in the box, assuming she isnt being turned out would walking around in a field help with bringing mini t on. All of ours are left to foal in the field, i mean works mares not mine.

She is out in the day, foal must be clinging on in there

 

[putasocinit]

Tessy in the wild they would have herbs and shrubs to choose from as they were needed, by domesticating them we have taken this freedom of choice from them. I will leave the breeding experts to suggest which one.

 

[tessybear]

Tessy in the wild they would have herbs and shrubs to choose from as they were needed, by domesticating them we have taken this freedom of choice from them. I will leave the breeding experts to suggest which one.

Fair enough please keep in mind we only realized a week ago again recommendations would be great so we can get that ordered.

 

[HorsesHavingFun]

Checking for news again! I must say, Tessy has held the foal in so long I've forgotten what I said Mini T would look like! Hope she isn't to uncomfortable

 

[LollyDolly]

I've been stalking this thread since day 1 but I haven't actually commented, however I feel that I must inform Tessy that she is being utterly selfish in clinging onto this baby for so long!

Start feeding her pineapples and hot curry

 

[Dustygirl]

I've been lurking but it's all got too much now, I have to join in!!
My daughter and I have been logging in all the time to check for news.
Can't wait to hear of the little black fillies arrival!! ( one white splodge on bum!) x

 

[Shysmum]

Delicious D - i really think you need to take a step backwards. This thread is about Abbie and Tess, and it's fantastic to read. I am sure Abbie is fully aware of what she needs to be doing by now (re shoes and diet), and if she doesn't she will ask

 

[tessybear]

Baileys stud balancer on order so should be here before the weekend, im sure we will get through it fine i doubt last time she foaled she had people running about like headless chickens (me )

 

[Fools Motto]

With all due respect, the mare is a cob, who by the looks of the lovely photos, is well 'cobby 'n' round'! I don't think any 'stud balancer' now will do anything other than perhaps make Tessy enjoy her meals more!! Keep it simple, and go for plain stud cubes. Spring grass will do the rest, and certainly don't want any 'rich' food to go to baby coblet, ''its'' poor tummy will suffer!

As to the shoes... if you can get someone over to whip them off, brilliant, if not, I wouldn't be too concerned, she is an experienced mum and they are ever so gentle. If previous posters have put the fear of God into you Abbie, then wrap them up, but no real need once babe is up and about!

 

[Patterdale]

That's the spirit tessybear

 

[ibot]

Ok its been a while since i have put a date down i think i shall hedge my bet and say Thurs/Fri
xx

 

[Carefreegirl]

Chestnut colt with a big blaze and 3 white socks - god knows why but this is what I thought of earlier out riding

Come on TB - puuuussssshhhhh

for tonight

 

[ibot]

i remember those days DD

 

[Hutchlou]

I reckon it'll be Wednesday or Friday just because TB is a clever cob & knows that the weather is going to be nice here in Lincs!!

 

[Shysmum]

Nearly at 100,000 views - way to go Tessy !!!

 

[Tedzrocks]

I have been lurking fo far too long now! I am addicted to this thread!
I think a big, reasonably chunky colt, reddy brown and white skewbald. Come on Tessy!

 

[mynutmeg]

With all due respect, the mare is a cob, who by the looks of the lovely photos, is well 'cobby 'n' round'! I don't think any 'stud balancer' now will do anything other than perhaps make Tessy enjoy her meals more!! Keep it simple, and go for plain stud cubes. Spring grass will do the rest, and certainly don't want any 'rich' food to go to baby coblet, ''its'' poor tummy will suffer!

the only difference between a stud balancer and a stud cube is that the stud cube has way more calories and starch than the balancer. The stud balancer just has the vits, mins and protein in it. The stud cubes have all that plus loads more calories - a cob mare would be much better on a balancer.

TB - my preferred two are the top spec and the baileys, they have the best nutrition specs for the money.

 

[Amaranta]

TB the mare needs a stud balancer as the lactating mare needs the calories to create good milk for the foal. I would go and buy a stud balancer asap. A low fibre feed wont give her the specific nutrients and vitamins she needs.

She will not need a stud balancer, she will be perfectly fine on a normal balancer with alfalfa or similar.

She is not a racehorse, she is a cob (and a lovely one at that).

Oh and balancers are low in calories, they are there to provide the vits and mins in a palatable low calorie form, very useful inventions.

OP I am late to this but can't wait to see what she has

 

[Shadow the Reindeer]

Keep this up Tessy, you'll need your own webpage

 

[TandD]

oohhhh! so want this foal to come out its obvs. knows something we dont

i wouldnt be to concerned about a stud balancer....every other foal she had i expect hasnt had one of these! and been out in a field! in all weathers, she is a cob! not a high strung warmblood.....

im sure the stud would have 'shoe removal' equiptment.... or give your farrier a buzz, if hes not to far away he may just come whip them off for you! mine did it for free - at 8pm - when 2 got 1/2 pulled off and came back the next day to re-attach
its best if they could come off, although you could pad the hooves out with cotton wool, vet wrap then duck tape - it will last a few days.
also get that tail plaited! you really dont want it getting yucky! and if you catch her you can fold it up and bandage it.

 

[heresannie]

Im still guessing stanley will.appear on thursday ok, i.may have said last thurs but i meant this thurs, bank hol has me all confused