Rory's Thread (Missy's Foal)

MissysMum · May 18, 2014

Rory is three weeks old today and is starting to grow up at an alarming rate and so I thought i'd do a thread all about Rory!

So far, in his short life, Rory has seen a vet, being haltered, tied up and rugged, had a good groom and gone for his first walk off the yard! He is a little tank and we have no doubt he'll be bigger than Missy in no time!

Here are some pictures from today!

May 18, 2014

He is looking grand! So, I don't remember, how tall was daddy?

Don't worry about his growing size, some little ones do lots of early growth, reaching close to their adult height in the first year. Then, the growth pattern tapers off, and little more is gained. My Falabellas always followed this pattern -- they reached their maximum height in the first year, gaining less than an inch after their yearling birthday.

He just looks healthy and strong, and is quite the HANDSOME boy!!

MissysMum · May 18, 2014

Castle Rock Miniatures said:
He is looking grand! So, I don't remember, how tall was daddy?

Don't worry about his growing size, some little ones do lots of early growth, reaching close to their adult height in the first year. Then, the growth pattern tapers off, and little more is gained. My Falabellas always followed this pattern -- they reached their maximum height in the first year, gaining less than an inch after their yearling birthday.

He just looks healthy and strong, and is quite the HANDSOME boy!!

His father was 14hh as a 3-year-old he is now rising 5, I believe and I don't know his current size. Rory seems to be filling out quickly and is very strong, probably all the drinking he is doing. He is also very fast, faster than Missy! I'm so excited about him and can't wait to see how he grows