settling into familiar routine with babies...

The foals are all doing well and thriving. I am settling into my routine of walking babies in, walking babies out, taking daily temperatures, checking everything twice, remembering who is on what medication and did they get it. Who is supposed to be in heat, was in a foal heat or is that the 30 day heat? Is that mare coming in or just being a bitch..? Has she ovulated ? Will the vet ever get here?   It is endless but that is a springtime foaling /breeding day. I didn't ride all week as I am too tired/confused by noon to want to ride a fox hunter. They can now get fat and lazy for a couple of months. We did the Green Spring Valley hunter pace and I would be happy to end on that very high note- as in very high fences. It was awesome and we did well. Got a third which there is an accomplishment.
I miss the weddings from last year, but going to a movie with one son tonight and get to see Sarah and Will in a few weeks.  Life is good.

Baby No.4 not meant to be...a little rain did fall...

Our last foal was stillborn last night. Everything was proceeding fine at first. I was delighted the mare started to go into labor as she was very, very big and had been 3 weeks late last year. But the foal never took a breath however. The vet says sometimes there is a premature separation of the umbilical cord and then they almost always do not make it. :( So I have a sad mom and a sad me. The first time I have not gone back to bed very tired but exhilarated after a foaling. This one was just sad.

Clever Buddha's baby...

Baby no. 3 came at 4AM this morning. All my mares have been 12 days late-go figure! Lovely, big colt by Into Mischief and I think he may be a gray like his mom. Dark brown now, but the grey undercoat is there with a star that looks like a dandelion in full "fluff" mode!  Mike helped me help the little guy into the world and I turned and said, "Isn't that a nice way to start the day." He looked like staying in bed was more like his idea of a good way to start! Thank you dear! One more to go - fingers crossed all is well with them all.

Foals are thriving and waiting on two more...

The foals are thriving and the grey mare is quiet, so I was able to catch up on some much needed sleep. Hope she goes soon tho'. I am missing some beautiful sunrises because I just cannot get up too early. Last year I had that first cup of coffee on the patio watching the sun come up and commenting on the early morning birds etc. Well, I did not have any foals last year!! Now I sleep as long as I dare before starting chores. Sarah and Kevin had their first anniversary and she sounds very happy. They are looking to buy a house now too. Will's graduation in May is going to bring us all together for the first time since weddings last year. Can't wait!
This is a photo of the month -old Lionhearted baby.

Baby No. 2

The second foal was born this morning at 3am. I am so tired but wanted to post it. Lovely little filly born to Regretable Romance, the owner has claimed the name "Foolish Romance" as she made her debut on April Fool's Day! Gave me a big scare as she tried to put her foot thru Mom's rectum as a delivery path!! Not a good idea but we managed to reposition and delivery went OK. Two down and two to go and I hope I get to sleep tonight.