Reply #15: I will do that; I just gave her a big one this morning. [View All]

She came over to visit my new filly.

It's been 7 years since the last time we had a foal. I knew I wanted one more from my old mare before she was TOO old; her last is my current riding horse.

Looking at the price of gas and hay, a large part of me is wondering, "What were you THINKING?"

I cannot let go of them, either. How many horses does one person need?

Remind me of this next time I get that particular itch.

Meanwhile, we have a big, strong, straight-legged dun filly who's cavorting around the place, keeping her poor mom hopping. She was due, and showing that she was ready, the day before Memorial Day weekend. I was up every 2 hours to check on her that Thursday night, and again that Friday. I really hoped it would be Friday, so I could make up for lost sleep and have the 3 day weekend to spend with them, but no. Every 2 hours, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Monday night I checked at 8:30, and the mare was standing in a corner dozing. I figured nothing was happening, but went back out at 10:30 just in case.

Just in time to find a brand new wet filly, mom and baby still down. I was up until 2am making sure she was on her feet and nursing, and mom was in good shape. Everything was smooth and easy. Except when my alarm went off at 4am, and I had to go to work.

I'll be helping her to find homes for her extras.