Like the others, I too hope that our support helps, plus please know that we shall still support you through any action that you may choose to take in the future.
BUT please note that I said FUTURE. None of us knows what the future holds anyway, and with little Beau you can only 'surmise' what it might hold for him from things that people have told you. Every animal, just like us humans, is different and Beau is his own individual little person with his own make up, his own problems and just possibly, his own solutions. So dont judge him by what you think his future possibilities are, rather treat him just as you would any other foal. He needs your love and attention, he needs gentle handling, scratches etc.
If Sweety doesn't want fuss or attention at the moment, then ignore her, but go and sit out with her and Beau as often as you can and let him come and be friends with you - and he will, quite happy before long, to leave his Momma to do her own thing. When he is ready, play with him, touch him all over, let him rub himself against you, to sit in your lap if he wants, and before you know it you will be able to do more with him. Dont forget that he is going to need worming, so letting him 'mouth' on your fingers will give you the opportunity to slip a wormer into the corner of his mouth when needed. And he will need his little feet trimmed sometime in the future, so being able to fuss, touch and maybe hold him without distress, will make this so much easier.
So, hard as it will be for you Jenny, now is not the time to give up on Beau. Never say never! The future is not in our hands and may yet suprise us all.
So take courage from our love, support and good wishes and step forward from tomorrow with new purpose and confidence, walk straight ahead and try not to worry what might be round the next corner - the road you walk may just be a very long one before a corner appears.
((((HUGS))))
BUT please note that I said FUTURE. None of us knows what the future holds anyway, and with little Beau you can only 'surmise' what it might hold for him from things that people have told you. Every animal, just like us humans, is different and Beau is his own individual little person with his own make up, his own problems and just possibly, his own solutions. So dont judge him by what you think his future possibilities are, rather treat him just as you would any other foal. He needs your love and attention, he needs gentle handling, scratches etc.
If Sweety doesn't want fuss or attention at the moment, then ignore her, but go and sit out with her and Beau as often as you can and let him come and be friends with you - and he will, quite happy before long, to leave his Momma to do her own thing. When he is ready, play with him, touch him all over, let him rub himself against you, to sit in your lap if he wants, and before you know it you will be able to do more with him. Dont forget that he is going to need worming, so letting him 'mouth' on your fingers will give you the opportunity to slip a wormer into the corner of his mouth when needed. And he will need his little feet trimmed sometime in the future, so being able to fuss, touch and maybe hold him without distress, will make this so much easier.
So, hard as it will be for you Jenny, now is not the time to give up on Beau. Never say never! The future is not in our hands and may yet suprise us all.
So take courage from our love, support and good wishes and step forward from tomorrow with new purpose and confidence, walk straight ahead and try not to worry what might be round the next corner - the road you walk may just be a very long one before a corner appears.
((((HUGS))))
