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Post by fantasykiger on Mar 9, 2011 0:26:36 GMT -5
Troy is awesome and such a handsome boy ...congrates on your first colt  I had a colt with that same marking and he did grow into it, but it was definately eye catching. |
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Post by ctxkiger on Mar 9, 2011 8:20:02 GMT -5
Congrats Michelle, I really like how he is put together. Looks like he's going to be a big boy.
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Post by angelsdream on Mar 9, 2011 8:46:28 GMT -5
YAY! A colt, maybe this is going to be your colt year. How adorable he is for sure!! and yes he is a tank already but an adorable tank!! Great job Mari! Now he's out of Charro, right?
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Post by davidapril1996 on Mar 9, 2011 11:26:15 GMT -5
So beautiful, congrats!
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Post by DianneC on Mar 9, 2011 14:58:50 GMT -5
Yeah! Just got back from a trip and what wonderful news to greet me. I'm so tickled for you Michelle. Charro and Mari did a great job!
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Post by lindad on Mar 9, 2011 22:32:16 GMT -5
Delightful, healthy, happy, big boy, congratulations!
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Mar 10, 2011 21:33:39 GMT -5
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Post by stormyranch on Mar 10, 2011 21:45:09 GMT -5
Ohhh, What a BEAUTIFUL face. Nice picture, you should blow it up and frame it!!!!
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Post by mustangdara on Mar 11, 2011 0:53:19 GMT -5
Congrats!!! he is hamsome, i really love that last photo.
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Post by Jackie on Mar 11, 2011 8:03:19 GMT -5
congrats!!!
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Post by gotkiger on Mar 11, 2011 14:33:03 GMT -5
When will you put them back out to pasture?
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Mar 11, 2011 16:56:30 GMT -5
Yesterday, he slept most of the day after short bursts of playing - today he was up more often and getting more coordinated. I usually put them out in a small pasture next to the herd for a day or so, so the mare can teach the foal to move away from all the on-lookers and the foal learns about fencing. However, that fence needs repair in order for foals to be in and that is being done next week. Seeing as he was early, I am behind on things that needed to be done.
PLUS the now 2 year old fillies have not been moved yet (planned on the end of next week) and they can't be with the new little ones, so....I've been preparing them to move in the next day or so then when everyone settles down, Mari and Troy will join their herd.
Then I have to be around all day to keep an eye on them because I worry worry worry and worry some more!
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Post by gotkiger on Mar 11, 2011 17:34:20 GMT -5
I sadly dont have any other horses I just move my mare back and forth from her dirt corral (about 70x90) which I am keeping her in at night, to a grass pasture (about 12 acres) so she can eat as much as she wants (she wouldnt touch the alfalfa I was giving her so I really had no other choise). I was just wondering when it would be safe for the little one to go out there. Should I wait a few days or just let them out the first day?
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Mar 11, 2011 20:32:36 GMT -5
As long as the fencing is safe, the foal needs good exercise and a place to stretch and run. I always wait a few days until they get their legs and can turn and stop well - each one is different. You have a nice situation with a safe place at night and a terrific large grass area for a more natural setting during the day. Perfect!
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Post by gotkiger on Mar 11, 2011 23:52:39 GMT -5
Awesome thanks.
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