Brandys foal day 45. It has been a tough season for Brandy getting in foal, then her foal dying by day 35. A new pregnancy only to find there were equal sized twins. Some great vet work to jiggle the twins apart and reduce to one perfect pregnancy. Now Brandy has made it to day 45 with one good sized baby who is showing a strong heartbeat. Brandy is in foal to LPQ Black Tie Bowman which will be a full sibling to Bowmans High Jingo. Due 11 January 2026
I am happy to be videoing muddy, dirty mares we have had rain and the paddocks are looking greener already.
At the moment paddock shifts are just for a change of scenery rather than fresh grass. Our grass has burnt off and we are brown and bare. Dito is the quiet guy tagging along at the back who always takes his time and doesnt care if he gets left behind...Silage time..
I'm pretty proud of Cole who braved up and allowed a stranger close enough to trim his feet. Farrier Mike (as always) was great too, asking what approach is best with Cole to ensure he gets the best experience and then working with my plan. Cole has always been scared of strangers and new things, today was a win for all.
This is me trying to capture some nice movement from Anise who is capable of turning it on and she is still looking for her new home. Not the movement I was after but she is still a stunner. I see Anise in a show hunter ring or doing eventing. She will jump and she has speed with a very level head. Foals everywhere!
The foals growing like weeds. In a herd situation normally the mares take turns at minding the foals. I never see Halo taking her turn.
The bachelors. Yearlings Dash and Cole are available and will be gelded once it cools down a little....here comes the rain
I'm pretty sure all the locals can thank me for tonight's rain. I finally gave up my nightly debate and opened a big bale of silage, within half an hour the rain arrived. So happy to get soaked. First experience for the foals with silage.
Sienna at her new home and straight into training. Isn't she doing well
Paint N Gold style movement video! Featuring Quinn. She is naturally quite showy I think. Quinn has a lot to offer
The beautiful Dobbyn. He can't see the point in running around when its so hot.
I thought if I backed Sienna off, and asked her to load up again straight away surely she would then self load. Nope! Loading at Sienna's pace...maybe tomorrow! She is doing such a great job.