Daisy has now officially moved into her third trimester and looks the part. Her already round frame is widening and her "baby-on-board" status is clear. She's eating for 2 now, and even through she is an easy-keeper she has moved to broodmare rations. Higher levels of protein, vitamins and minerals for her her to ensure … Continue reading Countdown to Daisy’s Foal: Key Milestones and Dates
Tomorrow will be the first day of Spring, and I am longing for sunshine and green fields to welcome this year's foals. A naughty wind is blowing around some fresh snow, and my resolve to keep riding year round is failing me today. We have frozen crusty snowbanks and footing that isn't safe, so I … Continue reading Goodbye winter, hello Spring!
Well, the countdown is on! It's the time when our mares are starting to show that they are carrying next year's crop of foals. They are enjoying a few months of peaceful time, eating more, napping and looking beautiful while I work on a list of foal names and breeding plans. Avery should be first … Continue reading Baby bumps
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