PlayTime Minis - Finished for 2013; See you in 2014

[rubyviewminis]

Oh congratulations! I just love her! My other foal was my first, never been around foals, and she just fascinated me. They don't know what a breeze of air is, and touching and feeling anything is new. I had so much fun just watching how she reacted to everything. And it was the first time I saw how a mare really loves that baby. That is when I finally understood why people cherished and talked so lovingly about their broodmares!

 

[MountainWoman]

Thanks everyone. I went into the barn last night for final check and she was stretched flat out. Raven was standing over her. At first I panicked and thought something had happened and then the baby just let out this big contented sigh. It was so awesome. This morning she's bouncing around all over, bumping Raven and being quite the feisty little girl.

Thanks for the fencing suggestions. I have a baby safe area for turn out and I'll put them in there. This morning's photo.

 

[targetsmom]

One other fun thing to watch/listen for is when they "talk" in their sleep. Most seem to outgrow this early but our stallion was caught by the 4-Hers doing this last week! She is adorable and wait until you have another one her size for her to play with!!! Did you measure her cannon bone? Straight line from center of knee to top of hoof?? That will give you a good indication of her mature height. Multiply by 4 and (most formulas say) add 2 inches. So a 7" cannon bone would be 30" mature height.

 

[MountainWoman]

Oh, I haven't heard her talk in her sleep. I'd love to hear that. No, I haven't measured her. She looks tiny to me but I've never been around a newborn. Her pictures make her look larger than she is I think.

Anyway, one last foal photo for today. Raven is an awesome Mom for sure.



Now back to Sweetie. Here's a hoo haw photo.



Her belly is almost dragging the ground and she doesn't look pregnant from the back. She has gigantic nipples (compared to Raven) but no bag. She's 328 days today.

 

[Gone_Riding]

LOVE the pictures! Come on Sweety, it's your turn!

 

[MountainWoman]

I hope she foals soon so the babies can have each other for company. Can't wait to see your baby Viola!

 

Can't wait!!! What's the update today??

 

[MountainWoman]

Nothing happening. Just tucked her into her stall for the night and will check on her later. No loose poos at all like Raven had but she's definitely huge.

She's so bonded to my two other older mares and the gang of three are inseparable. I think if they could, they'd jump in and help deliver Sweetie's baby. Just wonder if anyone else has mares that are bonded and any stories to share. Nothing better than hearing stories.

 

[MountainWoman]

Finally, it isn't snowing or raining and I got the baby out today. Here's some photos. (No action on Sweetie yet.)

 

[AnnaC]

Woo Hoo!! Look at her go!! She's gorgeous, no wonder you are so thrilled with her.

OK Sweetie - now it's YOUR turn!!

 

[Eagle]

She is adorable, look at her stride

 

[MountainWoman]

She can jump too

I'm in love. Thanks Renee and Anna.

 

LOVE those action photos!!! What a living doll!!! Just perfect!!!

 

[Jade10]

She looks gorgeous prancing and jumping!!

 

[MountainWoman]

Thanks so much!! I'm a proud Mama. On a different subject, here's a photo of my boy who will be at the Spring Fling this weekend shown by his trainer. He was getting bathed and clipped to get ready for the show. He's a year old and about 30". It's my first time with a mini in a show so I'm very excited.

 

[Eagle]

What a cutie Sara,

at the show

 

[MountainWoman]

Thanks Renee. This is all so new to me with showing and babies and an exciting time for me.

 

Best of luck!!

 

[MountainWoman]

Thanks! It's been so long since I've had a baby and now I'm remembering about those annoying new parents who just want to keep showing you baby photos. And that's me. I took another bunch today. You would think I was the first person in the world to have a foal

But I do have a question - Raven and Sweetie are turned out separately each with their own group of friends and they haven't been together. I do have a secure enclosed space for them to be turned out together when Sweetie foals but should I do that? Will Raven (who is super protective and a dominant mare) pick on Sweetie who is very submissive? I don't want any disasters.

Okay and you don't have to look but here's my pictures from this morning. I call them hay has multiple uses

Hay is for sniffing.



Hay is for jumping.



Hay is for sleeping.



My little whirlwind was running all over this morning at top speed giving Raven a heart attack trying to keep up with her. I think this is one mischievous baby.

 

[palsminihorses]

LOVE the pictures of that adorable filly Sara! And your little boy is nice too! Good luck to you for his first show. We'll be waiting to hear all about it!