Maple Hollow Farms Foaling Camera *New Pics :-D*

[Eagle]

He is adorable! his bum and hips look like they are starting to lighten a little.

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Ok snapped a quick pic earlier. Still definitely bay, does have mottling on his lips. I will be honest, my desire for fillies has less to do with value/breeding potential than it does their intelligence!!! Colts are just so SLOW about finding the milk and stuff like that. All I know is I am going to have a couple of awesome geldings!

 

[AnnaC]

Many congratulations Melinda and well done Mars (eventually!!) He's a really cute little fella!

 

[Becky]

Congratulations on a handsome colt! I missed the delivery, but sounds like all went well.

Boy, I have to agree with you. I've found that colts generally take way longer to get up and find the milk bar after delivery. For that reason alone, I'd much rather have fillies!

 

[Charlotte]

What a nice bay he is! His points even show up strongly on cam. Congratulations!

Do you think is't just that colts are slow to nurse or is it in some lines? Cowboy foals were ALWAYS up and nursing fast...often at 30 minutes post birth, but the Skipper ones may dwaddle around for HOURS! (while we are desperate to get a little sleep) Even the fillies seemed to follow that patern. just wondering.

Anyway, congratulations on a pretty and leggy colt.

 

[MeganH]

CONGRATS!!!

 

[little lady]

Congrats on your new lil man.

 

[kay56649]

Congratulations on your new little colt he is gorgeous!!

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Thanks everyone!!!! He is a pretty nice leggy boy so should be a fun show colt!

What a nice bay he is! His points even show up strongly on cam. Congratulations!

Do you think is't just that colts are slow to nurse or is it in some lines? Cowboy foals were ALWAYS up and nursing fast...often at 30 minutes post birth, but the Skipper ones may dwaddle around for HOURS! (while we are desperate to get a little sleep) Even the fillies seemed to follow that patern. just wondering.

Anyway, congratulations on a pretty and leggy colt.

It seems to be random colts that are the slowest. Monte's other fillies both jumped right up and nursed within an hour. The one knickered her whole way out and started standing almost immediately! Also Babs' Monte colt was found already nursing and standing and pooping so its not really all colts but def. a lot of them! Thanks!!!

 

[LittleBittyBritches]

So cute! I missed it! Congratulations!

 

[palsminihorses]

Congratulations Melinda! I missed the birth. Went to bed and finally got a good night's sleep! Didn't have to listen for a pager or check on a new baby! Woo Hoo! Your baby boy is a beautiful, rich bay! And I'm sure he will varnish out at some point. Love his little half-moon star too! So glad all went well!

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

Thanks, I hope he will color out some, either as a snowflake like his dam or even get color (I think she is varnish) like his half sister. He is super fluffy and cottony soft! Kind of huggable. I think I am going to name him Maple Hollows Montes Maestro! I have been dying to name a Monte colt that LOL!

Here are a couple dry pics of him:

Also for the silver bay blanketed colt, does this name make you cringe in horribleness or is it cute? Maple Hollows Montes Mister Ed, he just talked a lot and wiggled his lip when he was born so thought it seemed fitting but dont want to name him that if it is horrible LOL!!!

 

[AnnaC]

Oh Melinda, he is just so cute and hugable!! Oh and I love BOTH names!

 

[Eagle]

can we call him Eddy

Maestro is a great name for a gorgeous colt who will one day be a big boy

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

LOL yes we can call Mister Ed Eddy but Maestro is Maestro LOL! I do think Maestro will stay A size now that he is dry and standing normal LOL, he will be right around 34" though. I think Eddy is just a bit smaller so might be around the 33" point just guessing as I havent measured any legs yet.

 

[kay56649]

LOL yes we can call Mister Ed Eddy but Maestro is Maestro LOL! I do think Maestro will stay A size now that he is dry and standing normal LOL, he will be right around 34" though. I think Eddy is just a bit smaller so might be around the 33" point just guessing as I havent measured any legs yet.

I love the show Mr. Ed so that is a super cute name!!

 

[Sandy B]

Seeing him all dry and unfolded he is just such a beautiful rich color and I love the star!! Gracie is so dang excited now, worse than before if you can imagine that. Thank you for letting us share that experience!

 

[Maple Hollow Farm]

OK, update time

...Buttons is on cam at 329 days, her udder is the fullest of the three due right now which is why I chose her for on cam, still doesnt scream ready but with all the storms moving through this weekend wasnt taking any chances. Next to Buttons over the wall is Dream who is 338 days and only about half full in the udder, once again just brought in due to the storms! I also have Freckles in another stall and she is 330 days and getting a decent start on her udder too. Hopefully I will have them in the right order but we will see LOL!

Buttons is bred to Monte, Dream is bred to Magnum, and Freckles is bred to MT.

 

[palsminihorses]

OK, update time

...Buttons is on cam at 329 days, her udder is the fullest of the three due right now which is why I chose her for on cam, still doesnt scream ready but with all the storms moving through this weekend wasnt taking any chances. Next to Buttons over the wall is Dream who is 338 days and only about half full in the udder, once again just brought in due to the storms! I also have Freckles in another stall and she is 330 days and getting a decent start on her udder too. Hopefully I will have them in the right order but we will see LOL!

Buttons is bred to Monte, Dream is bred to Magnum, and Freckles is bred to MT.

Thanks for the update Melinda! I was worried about storms in your area. We are supposed to have storms here tomorrow too. Still no foal From Miss Em? I thought sure I would see a post about a new foal!

 

[Eagle]

Thanks for the update, stay safe!