Everyone fed before heading off and Twinkles is in 'A Mood.' Not her foaling behaviour, she's too far off for that, just her sulky "my way or else" mood. Lyric is staying well clear of her! Twinkles is the only mare in there that she won't mess with!
I was pretty happy with the boys! Derby had a few nervy moments but it was his first time out, he settled by the end fo the day which was great to see. Pallidon was his usual professional self, he has done this all his life so he just snoozes until he is needed.
Have to wait on show pics so here is Lyric instead. She comes up for snuggles now
And ehre is why Ashanti is not going away to be bred
I can't bring myself to take her away from Lyric! I'll put her to my own stallion, Tinker, instead.
Also I promised I'd start tracking the next mares so here is Twinkles:
Day 320: 08th of October Day 336: 24th October
Hand bred and then ran with stallion so I'm fairly certain on her dates. Last year I had less certain dates but she had been seen being bred so we worked from that day. She carried to 345 with a colt.
Excuse how she is standing, she is rubbing on the gate... again!
Fantasy was paddock bred from 7th of December through to 20th of January with no witnessed breeding.
I'm working with her day in as my due date but she may keep me waiting for awhile. She isn't in the top paddock yet and is likely to move in when Rivan, Lyric and Ashanti move out.