Marlanoc Foal Thread, All Foaled! 4 colts, 1 filly

[countrymini]

Good plan. How small is Dreamy? My mares are 34 and 34.5 so are they still in the category of high risk birthing problems?

 

[Wings]

Dreamy's about 30" maybe a tad bigger but not by much. Easily the smallest girl here and smaller then I like in a broodie, if she didn't have an excellent breeding record and be out of a dam who is the same I would have been reluctant to add her to the herd. Normally I like them 32" and up, when they're smaller they're a lot harder to work with if things go wrong, you've got a lot less room!

 

[AnnaC]

I agree with Bree over mare size - a mare of any size can get into trouble with foaling, but when they are tiny, there simply isn't the room inside for help to be given.if needed. But having breeding history on the tiny ones does help to put your mind at rest somewhat! I have one approx 29" (now retired after successfully breeding regularly) and another approx 30/31" with 4 babies (British measurement), but most of my girls are 33 - 36" and I'm much happier with those.

Keeping my fingers crossed that Dreamy foals successfully tonight for you Bree - cant wait for your morning news!

 

[Wings]

Welcome to the world Marlanoc TB Might of Mjölnir

Or his paddock name 'Thor' whichever is easier to type

Last night Dreamy foaled on the nicer side of midnight and between two heavy rain bands. Everything started off well and she then became a lesson in why we need to be with these girls. One of the front legs began to get left behind and she couldn't reposition him herself, he also seemed to be getting wedged. I allowed her two stand up and rolls to do what she could and then I went in and grabbed those legs to anchor them in between contractions and pulling when I could. As mine and Anna's earlier posts point out these little girls are a tight squeeze and she did struggle getting his head and front end through. Thor slipped free to the sound of incoming thunder (living the cliche!

) and I stepped back to distract the cats (who were being very annoying) and the two other girls while Dreamy met her foal.

While eager to talk to him she was not eager to stand or stay standing despite passing the placenta quickly, she was shivering quite heavily and seemed a little in shock. My dad pulled Spesh and Belle out of the stables, set up one for Dreamy and Thor and we brought them up to the stables.

Dreamy got a painkiller and I waited for Thor to find the udder. Unfortunatly his mum was still a bit out of it and by the time she was involved in helping him he was getting tired. My very lovely vet arrived to check them both over and after declaring that Dreamy had no internal damage from the rough time (phew!) we helped Thor onto the udder and tubed some extra milk into him.

As of this morning both are happy and bright. The weather is "a bit crape" for the next two days and since I'm gone all sunday we've decided to leave them in and turn them out on Monday when the weather should be much nicer.

Now enough story telling and details! Pics are to come of course.

Thor is a black minimal tobiano (3 socks, 1stocking) pintaloosa, he has a scattering of white spots down his back and over his rump so I'm guessing snowflake like his Aunt Beauty. He has Dreamy's beautiful face, time will tell if he has her exceptional movement and a lot of fingers are crossed! He is alively and tough, i really can't wait to see him unfold and I have to say Tinker is doing amazing things for my breeding program!

 

[cassie]

WOOHOO!!!! wow what a night for you!!! so glad you were there to help good on you!!!

ok so how do you say his name? lol

cant wait to see piccies... pretty please?

poor dreamy hoping she is ok...'

congrats on baby no. 2!!!!!!

 

[Wings]

I'm sure the people at measuring, the stewards and announcers are going to hate the name

I came up with it off the top of my head to match Thor and my brother and I just went "that's the one!"

Read/Say it as Myawl-nir to get it right or as my bro says "say it like your sneezing"

 

[cassie]

hahaha fair enough LOL you and your random names LOL so... pics yet?

 

[phoebeq]

*stomps feet* No fair!! You get two before I even get one, lol.

I would post some pics soon, if I were you...might have to break out the torches and pitchforks

 

[Wings]

 

[countrymini]

Congratulations!!!

Good job Dreamy, he is beautiful (and big! lol)

 

[Wings]

She did such a good job! And she's such a wonderful mother, and not foal proud so I can sit in there for as long as I want... which means for as long as I'm happy to have Thor stick his head in my face

He is all confidence.

 

[Jade10]

Awww he's so cute!! I love his name, congratulations

 

[cassie]

AWW Bree he is just stunning! love his little well everything! lol so very very cute! ok... so we need fillies from here on out yeah/?

 

[lexischase]

Oh Bree congratulations! I am soooo happy everything went smoothly with your help, these little mommas make me nervous! Thor is adorable, can't wait for more photos

 

[Wings]

I sort of want him to have a brother to match him from Beauty

:rofl though I should probably wait until they won't be in the some class! And I have to say I'm quite excited about this boy, he could be one to watch.

But yes I certainly want a filly from Pallidon and Fantasy! It's the least they could do to make up for me missing out on my other Palli foal! (Looking at you Rivain!)

Jilla, Kalari, and Beauty I don't really mind either way! Probably a good thing I like working with the boys

 

[cassie]

haha yes

can we see some more photos please? of him standing up? his colouring is magnificent!!!

 

[Wings]

I reckont he colouring will get the Diane stamp of approval. I might not get the filly fairy but the Spot Sprite and the Pinto Pixie seem to like my place right now

I've tried but I just get muzzle shots

Either he is down and wants me to join in the snuggle or he is up and wants to be involved NOW!

Certainly a character, I can't wait to get him out on Monday and see how he moves, we could tell in the first week that Lyric had exceptional movement. I'm kind of hoping he has his mother's movement, she can outmove everyone on the property, including Palli and Spesh! If he has even half of that I'll just die of joy! There will most certainly be pics!

I'm trying to pack for the expo tomorrow but I keep getting distracted. No idea why of course...

You know he might even make up for not having a Rivain baby this year!

 

[AnnaC]

Oh what a beautiful little boy!! Well done Tinker and Dreamy - so glad you were there for her Bree, well done you!!

Many many CONGRATULATIONS!!

:ThumbUp

 

[countrymini]

So cute name, but I was wondering, do you have a thing for Chris Hemsworth?

 

[AnnaC]

Good luck with the expo Bree - guess we will have to be patient for a day or two before you will find the time for more pics!