Another exciting night here last night. Betty was due 29 April and this is the FIRST year I have had mares go over there due dates. Betty was restless, bagged up and I was anxiously awaiting this foal. The two full siblings were shown last year at World and one was a Reserve World Champion, the other was tied for 1st in points but was 3rd. Both beautiful show fillies. This foal either way, I knew I was going to be a winner, colt or filly. If colt would cross on Treasure fillies, a filly will be crossed on Treasure.
At 2:30 Betty went into labor. I hadn't slept all night watching her and Adorabelle. I race down there calling out to Shawn to follow as he is sleeping in recliner. I heard Rick get out of bed and ask if she was in labor. I called out yes and was gone. I get down there and she is pushing. The placenta breaks and I see feet. I feel and both feet and a nose are where they are supposed to be. I gently pull and the foal comes partially out to the neck and stops. HMM. I feel around and THERE IS ANOTHER FOOT up by the neck. This is not a good situation with a tiny mare and Betty is all of 28-29 inches. Thankfully Shawn and Rick are in the barn and my arm is slim (the ONLY slim thing on me these days). After much energy and being scared out of my mind I get the foot back and the foal comes out.
It is a BEAUTIFUL palomino filly
Tiny, refined with a beautiful head.
She and Betty both were alittle slow but doing well now. Will take pictures later. I have been watching her run and buck in the stall all afternoon.
She doesn't have a name yet but any suggestions will be appreciated. She will be shown by Josh Tibbs at World this year if all goes well and I pray it does
Adorabelle is hot on Bettys heels and should foal SOON. I almost thought she was going last night and I was going to have another night of 2 foals. Adorabelles due date is May 4. With Adorabelle we have 7 mares left to foal.
Will be updating our website soon with new pictures of all the babies are are growing fast
Quick pic at 12 hours old. Needs to unfold but I just love her and she will remain very tiny 28 inches or so. She is very refined with the tiniest muzzle I have seen. Thinking of naming her Zephyr Woods Idols China Doll