We Are Getting Closer

As of today, Friday has been pregnant 313 days (the average gestation is 335 days for horses). Today I gave her the pre-birth required vaccinations and worming medicine. These help protect the foal. 

Friday was so dirty the other day that if you touched her, the dust would rise in clouds. Even though she is big and clumsy, she drops and rolls every chance she gets. It was warm outside yesterday so I took the time to give her a nice warm bath and let her dry in the sun. I braided her tail and trimmed her bridle path at the top of her head. It was a real spa day. She deserves one!

Getting some sun in the paddock

The side view

She is in good spirits, but is tired most of the time. In a few more weeks, I will take her to the veterinarian's place to have the foal. It won't be a long drive, just a mile or two. Harley will miss her terribly and we are already making plans on how to help him cope (someone suggested sedation). He is making some new friends at the barn, so maybe that will help.