Laney (*filly* 4/10-Tinkerbelle) *New pics pg 187*

[AnnaC]

Glad you are home safe and sound Megan, I hope things were not too distressing for you at a very difficult time.

Thanks for the new pictures of Laney (and the cheeky Ricky

), she has certainly increased her tummy size. How's your feeding programme going for both of them at the moment, have you had to increase your hay now the grass is in 'winter mode'? Did you ever manage to find a 'suppliment' for breeding stock?

Do keep the pictures coming - it's a great way for us to see the gradual changes in Laney's body shape, and we just love seeing little Ricky.

 

[cassie]

Laney looks absoloutley wonderful Megan, you have done a brilliant job with her well done!

Ricky is just the most gorgeous little man and we all love him so much!!

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[MeganH]

Thanks everyone

We visited the breeders both Ricky and Laney came from yesterday. They are great people and we enjoy just going to talk and spend time on their farm. It was cold so we didn't stay as long as usual. The stallion Laney was bred to (Montana) was frisky in the cold weather. Ricky's daddy was gorgeous as always, even after all the rain we have gotten. I just love him.

I have changed their feed/hay since our grass is not as nice and Laney is in her last months (

). I followed the guide from Purina and upped her feed to the recommended amount for mares in foal over 250 days and give more hay to replace the grass she is lacking. They both seem to be doing great.

I have a ticker on my profile on Mare Stare counting down to Laney's due date and it says '2 months 2 weeks 6 days' until Laney's due date, today! She will be on cam in about a month!

I will have to take another video soon.

Ricky was all colt yesterday when we had family visit. He was mouthy, rearing and running up to everyone trying to play. I think the weather made him frisky and he thought it was his time to 'shine'

I was not happy when they pushed him away by his nose. I don't want my baby handled that way and got fussy with them. He gives you room when you throw up your hands and holler at him. You don't have to force him away.

 

[MeganH]

I sent my AMHA and AMHR papers off right after xmas and got all my AMHR papers back but not my AMHA. Should I call them? They sent a membership card I believe and that was it.

Also- can I search pedigrees online now that I am a member? I tried looking on amha and I needed a login and password?

 

[cassie]

thats exciting about marestare Megan and good idea with upping Laney's feed, you are such a good mumma to her!! and Ricky of course!

if Finn gets really bad biting or trying to rear up on me I just give him a little flick on the nose, I try to avoid doing this but sometimes he is just ALL COLT! and won't listen to me at all so a little discipline is necessary.

have you felt much movement yet from Laney?

 

[MeganH]

Thank you, Diane

Do they have photos on the online registry or just info?

Cassie- Ricky will come at you with his mouth open a lot but not bite hard. (he has bit my butt a few times LOL) When I see him coming at me like that I try to yell and throw my hands up to shoo him back. With him actually biting I'd have to discipline him more. He reacts immediately to my husbands voice it is so loud lol. I want to get him on video but I'll have to wait till I have my hubby with me. I may see what I can do without him later today.

I have been able to feel and see foal movement with Laney

She is a little jumpy when you touch her certain places so I am trying to work with her and get her used to me. I doubt she would let me braid her tail right now. I need to groom them good if this rain will ever go away. I tried to feel her this morning but she lifted her leg on me, so I stood back to watch and saw a good roll though so I know the foal is active.

 

[MeganH]

Just the registration information (owner, color, height, sex, owner, breeder, etc.) then registered foals (if any) and their pedigree.

But I have an album of about 1,000 horses, and I'll be happy to share any photos I have of a horse(s) that you might like a picture of!

I'll have to send you a PM

 

[MeganH]

Here is a video from the day I took those last pictures. Ricky got in a big puddle to play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojps5LqKvms

We are seriously looking into getting a riding horse now. My son takes barrel racing lessons 1 day a week. A friend of mine from his barn has 2 horses she boards at another little barn down the road from us and they have very reasonable pasture board. It would only be $30 more then my son's monthly lesson fee to board our own horse and we ALL could ride whenever we wanted. The barn he rides at now has a horse they may be selling so they are having Austin ride him a few times before they make a decision to sell and we will have the chance to buy him before they tell the others. It is a good opportunity. He is a nicely gaited western riding horse. My son would quit the lessons- which he already has told me he is getting bored with. He said he just wants to be able to ride outside of lessons. I am getting excited..

Laney is looking good. I gave her a real good grooming and tried to feel for movement but she was moving around herself so it was hard. She is 264 days in foal today!

 

[Eagle]

Typical boys! There is Laney walking right on the edge so not to get her feet wet.

 

[AnnaC]

LOL!! Go Ricky Go!! Laney looks completely unimpressed, bless her.

 

[a mini dream come true]

Typical boys! There is Laney walking right on the edge so not to get her feet wet.

Boys will be boys

. He looks like he is having lots of fun tho.

Great video

 

[cassie]

haha Megan that viddeo was so cute!

Diane!!!!!!

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how do you find those videos?!?? LOL man that is too funny

 

[lucky lodge]

that is one deep puddle

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[Wings]

We are seriously looking into getting a riding horse now. My son takes barrel racing lessons 1 day a week. A friend of mine from his barn has 2 horses she boards at another little barn down the road from us and they have very reasonable pasture board. It would only be $30 more then my son's monthly lesson fee to board our own horse and we ALL could ride whenever we wanted. The barn he rides at now has a horse they may be selling so they are having Austin ride him a few times before they make a decision to sell and we will have the chance to buy him before they tell the others. It is a good opportunity. He is a nicely gaited western riding horse. My son would quit the lessons- which he already has told me he is getting bored with. He said he just wants to be able to ride outside of lessons. I am getting excited..

Sounds exciting!

I quit riding when I started building my breeding herd. I had a knee injury and needed the funds to buy the horses! A year on now and injury resolved I'm itching to get back in the saddle though! So much for quitting!

 

[cassie]

Sounds exciting!

I quit riding when I started building my breeding herd. I had a knee injury and needed the funds to buy the horses! A year on now and injury resolved I'm itching to get back in the saddle though! So much for quitting!

well get back on then Bree =D nothing better then going for a nice long ride!!!

I love it!!! I've just started getting Smartie back into work and was riding him twice a week, (he has had a bit of time off n is really unfit LOL ) then the rain has started again and the grass is too wet!

at the moment I have to take any chance I can get, haven't ridden him in two weeks and I'm itching to get back on so I can imagine how bad you must want to Bree!!

Megan what sort of horse are you looking at? I really hope you are able to get your horse!! =D do you ride much Megan?

 

[Wings]

well get back on then Bree =D nothing better then going for a nice long ride!!!

I love it!!! I've just started getting Smartie back into work and was riding him twice a week, (he has had a bit of time off n is really unfit LOL ) then the rain has started again and the grass is too wet!

at the moment I have to take any chance I can get, haven't ridden him in two weeks and I'm itching to get back on so I can imagine how bad you must want to Bree!!

I've been pottering aroudn bareback on this tubby, short kids pony who badly needs to lose weight

Not quite the same as my beloved flatwork!

It's also bareback because his saddle won't fit and he has no wither so I'm really working on my balance

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After Nationals I'll start lessons again

I want to save up for a fancy pants weanling and bring it up myself.

Megan what sort of horse are you looking at? I really hope you are able to get your horse!! =D do you ride much Megan?

Yes do share Megan! I need to be inspired!

 

[Eagle]

Diane, you are such a scream

Megan that sounds very exciting, You are so lucky that your family shares your passion. Matteo has 2 amazing ponies but he just isn't interested

The only riding I get these days is jumping on his ponies bareback but they have been out of work for 4 years and usually buck me off within minutes

I must get someone to video me next time I fly

 

[MeganH]

LOL Diane!!

Boys will definitely be boys!

It poured again last night!!

Just when my paddocks had dried and were not mud! At least the one we have sectioned off is getting well watered.

I used to ride english at a farm when I was a kid. And we had family and friends with horses we would ride. My parents would never let me have one of course. I rode western as I got older and only have ridden every now and then since I had my kids. I really have had to relearn everything after all the time and my body changing. I was surprised when I rode with my son at his barn it was so hard for me to get back into things.

My son says Jake (the horse we are looking at) is "a BIG horse- NOT a pony." (the barn he rides at has several pony mixes that are 14hh or so, including the one he rides and loves, Diablo. Then they have several real, nice and big horses) We are going to get Jakes background and all his official info this coming week when we go to look at him and watch Austin ride him. I am so glad the trainer will be there to talk to me about what she sees in him and how he matches with Austin. She has already told me he has beautiful gaits and I will be able to learn everything over again on him really nicely.

I am going to have to put in Austin's month notice though to end his lessons

I am really hating to do it- but we will gain more when we purchase our own horse and want to give us time to save up a bit. We can't do both lessons and board at the same time. And once we move into a bigger property we'll be able to bring our large horse with us!

Jake is sorrel with some white stockings and markings on his face and a flaxen mane. I will have to take pictures next time we see him. See if you ladies approve

 

[cassie]

wow he sounds lovely Megan how exciting for you!! I love having my ponies but I love having my Smartie! he is the best horse! and I love him so much!

I'm sure you guys will be the same with Jake! can't wait to see some piccies!!

 

[Eagle]

I was thinking exactly the same thing Diane, I would probably be o.k once I was "on board" but the getting up could cause quite the problem, I am a stiff as a plank and as agile as a rock