With her usual “keep your distance” glare after giving birth, I get the stink-eye from mom. I must admit she was more generous with her distance requirement this […]
Behavior / Foal / Mare and Foal Images
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Chillin’
A brief recess from my ongoing parade of newborns allows me to show you this laid back little dude. He looks quite comfortable leaning on his mother’s front […]
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Transient Journey
A sea of yellow creates a magical setting for the bonding between a first-time mother and her new baby. There is a beginning and an end to every […]
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Spark of Defiance
I could see this mare was ready to foal but she waited until I left to give birth. She had a determined little filly who followed […]
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Badass Mother Buying Time
Early morning light illuminates a new addition to That Herd. This badass paint mare stacked the deck for her success by covertly stealing some time to give birth […]
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Birth Day
Last year she had a foal that looked just like her. This year, she has a foal that looks just like the sire. She couldn’t be any more […]
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Little Jackrabbit of a Foal
The color of the grass gives away how behind I am in keeping up with new birth announcements. Now, in the first week of June the […]
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Speaking Quietly
“There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story.” […]
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One Tough Cookie
The seeds of Milk Thistle have been used to support the growth of new liver cells and aid in the health of the liver, kidneys, and other […]
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Occupation: Motherhood
Birth is not only about making babies, but about making mothers as well. New mothers and old mothers contend with birthing risks; in older mares […]
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Pride and Joy
Proud mares parade their newbie foals. One colt, velvety and wobbly with a bent ear and the other a sleek model of born-ready foal. Welcome […]
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Making a Statement
Don’t be fooled by the toucan-esque appearance. Her face is her best feature. Born on April 11th, she has grown into a sturdy, good natured foal in just […]
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Patiently Carrying Their Heavy Load
Blessed Are the Broodmares Blessed are the broodmares in the field, Patiently carrying their heavy load Without complaint waiting for the big day, When they, without a sound, […]
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Challenges Met, Newborns Rule
These three foals were born within hours of each other on April 6th. I have written on previous posts for years about the […]
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Three Matching Birthdays
A break during rainy April days brought three new members to That Herd. And I must say, three very individual behaviors for the first hours in […]
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Going Her Own Way
“Nature goes her own way, and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order.” –Geothe
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Spring Showers and the Light of Her Life
From womb-world to water-world for this filly. An exciting discovery on a dreary spring morning made the rain unnoticeable. It was wonderful to observe the quiet […]
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The New Pupil
This newborn filly really wants to lie down but after all that work to stand up for the first time she doesn’t want to risk it. […]
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All Star Mare Mother
All I can do is bow down each year in astonishment to this mare. She is an average sized mare herself, but she successfully gives birth […]