Sunday, June 26, 2011

OMG!

So much has been happening at the barn!


It is breeding season and so there are horses coming and going and lots of news. We bred Friday to Dusty's Best Effort. He is such a great stud! He has a great personality and is handsome as well.

Dusty's Best Effort, Quarter Horse Stallion and Baby Daddy
Dusty stopping for a pose


We had Friday checked by ultrasound on June 17th and she is pregnant (with one baby)! We are trying to contain our excitement until her next check on July 6th. On that date, the vet will confirm pregnancy and should be able to detect a heartbeat. Keep your fingers crossed!

Friday waiting for her exam


Our boy Smoky has been having a rough time. He loves to roll, and for the last month or so has been having some trouble getting up. During his struggles to rise he has cut up his legs pretty bad. I had the vet check him and he has very stiff hocks. The vet thinks that giving him injections in his hocks will improve his mobility. We are going to go for it. We want to keep the old man as comfortable and mobile as possible.

The girls are having fun at the barn. Lots of puppies and foals to play with!