Some people will have seen my thread a few weeks ago about the birth of our first foal of the year - the mum, Prelude, had bad colic the day before she gave birth, the foal was born very ill and passed away at just 6 hours old.
Well I am delighted to say that we now have foal number 2, and this one has arrived safe and sound
It's a girl!! Her mum is my boss's mare Heroine, mother to the gorgeous Bonsai from last year who some will be familar with from my diary. Just before 10.30pm on Monday night, boss spotted her on the security camera and we went out right in time to see the birth. The moment it was over Heroine whickered to her new baby and got up to say hello. She's an experienced mum and we all felt a bit surplus to requirements tbh - although my boss's OH is a vet so it was handy to have him on site!
Her stable name is Cassie. As for official names... each year the names of the Selle Francais registered with the National Stud have to begin with a certain letter, and this year is a C year. Her sire is called Ugo Back and boss wants to stick with the theme. Her shortlist is Come Back, Cash Back and Call Back in that order. Other suggestions received!
Anyway the good stuff - pics!
Just born
Little vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhOrY7WXyTM&feature=g-upl
Tuesday morning
Today the plan was to turn them out in the paddock for a bit. However it end up being a cold, damp, rainy day and we didn't think Cassie would appreciate being introduced to the Great Outdoors today She had a duvet day instead, she felt a bit cold so one of the dogs donated their coat!
"Yer, w0t u lookin at?"
Check out those EARS!
Having lunch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFsKrGPkSw&feature=g-upl
Well I am delighted to say that we now have foal number 2, and this one has arrived safe and sound
It's a girl!! Her mum is my boss's mare Heroine, mother to the gorgeous Bonsai from last year who some will be familar with from my diary. Just before 10.30pm on Monday night, boss spotted her on the security camera and we went out right in time to see the birth. The moment it was over Heroine whickered to her new baby and got up to say hello. She's an experienced mum and we all felt a bit surplus to requirements tbh - although my boss's OH is a vet so it was handy to have him on site!Her stable name is Cassie. As for official names... each year the names of the Selle Francais registered with the National Stud have to begin with a certain letter, and this year is a C year. Her sire is called Ugo Back and boss wants to stick with the theme. Her shortlist is Come Back, Cash Back and Call Back in that order. Other suggestions received!
Anyway the good stuff - pics!
Just born
Little vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhOrY7WXyTM&feature=g-upl
Tuesday morning
Today the plan was to turn them out in the paddock for a bit. However it end up being a cold, damp, rainy day and we didn't think Cassie would appreciate being introduced to the Great Outdoors today
She had a duvet day instead, she felt a bit cold so one of the dogs donated their coat!"Yer, w0t u lookin at?"
Check out those EARS!
Having lunch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFsKrGPkSw&feature=g-upl
