Glenhill Farm Foaling Cam

[VirginiaBred]

'Cause we love Genevieve and her mares! :)


http://www.marestare.com/glenhillone.php


Hey Genevieve, could you tell us who she is and who she in foal to, please?

[shea'smom]

It is a mare, standing in a corner.... reminds me of something.....

[Jessi P]

OMT... did you see her getting a back & rump scratch with the shavings fork?? :D:D Too cute!! Dang why couldnt someone do that for me when I was about ready to foal... :lol:

[Painted Wings]

I lived the Suerte saga last year about this time. I finally did manage to see her foal.

[3Dogs]

I told Genevieve it is a marketing ploy and she needs to turn it off for the mare to foal.....:lol: Been on for a while and mare does not look remotely ready!:winkgrin:

I keep thinking the mare looks sad she isn't out with her friends.....:cool:

[genevieveg17]

She loves her pitchfork scratches.
For for viewing pleasure tonight may I present Emerald Kitty (Sophie)
She is a tb mare that will hopefully very soon have a Sir Caletto baby.
She is dripping milk slowly and is very uncomfortable. Occasionally you might catch a glimpse of our new labor coach Chop Chop the rooster.
This mare loves to sleep. Seriously. For hours. Her other favorite pasttime is, you guessed it, staring out her window.
She is a maiden. A very confused and a little grumpy maiden.

[Castlegate]

OH ITS A ROOSTER!!!! The other day I emailed Flipped Her Hailo convinced I was seeing a spider monkey in the stall with her! LOL!!!!!!!

A few times while I was watching today I thought she would go....maybe tonight's the night!

[eyesontheground]

I had a blonde moment...but I am gonna share anyway.

So...I clicked on the link and opened up the window to check out the momma to be and what do I see but daylight! I was confused for a few minutes, thinking I was watching old footage and then realized...duh...it is dark here in FL but still daytime in Cali...WHOA...:o

Hope she goes tonight and it is totally uneventful!!

[VirginiaBred]

Occasionally you might catch a glimpse of our new labor coach Chop Chop the rooster.


:lol::lol:Chop Chop!!!:lol::lol: I'm done...........:lol::lol:


:cool:

[genevieveg17]

3Dogs - I assure you she has plenty of turnout with her friends but just stands pawing at the gate to come back in.

[Samotis]

my mare was a maiden (she had her foal 3 weeks ago) and all she did was stick her head out the back door. Weird. But we do have some wackadoos next store that like to gallop their horses up and down the parking lot, so I guess that makes for good entertainment.:winkgrin:

I have been watching Sophie the last couple of days. When is she due? Good luck with her. My mare had nursing problems because she couldn't understand what that "thing" was doing trying to touch her back there! She kept spinning and sniffing him! Now, looking back, I should have milked her and bottle fed him the first time because it took over 5 hours for him to finally nurse.:(

Good luck, I will be watching (in between horse show and sleep:D)

[genevieveg17]

She is at 344 days. Maidens are so funny until they get the hang of the nursing thing.

[spacely]

Here we go again.... ;) :lol:

Seriously, I can't wait to see this foal, hopefully soon. She is a lovely mare.

[Samotis]

My maiden had hers at 344 days, so maybe tonight is the night!

She does love looking out that window...:)

[2 tbs]

*sigh*

I'm so happy to have a Glenhill thread here again! :D:yes: I've been lurking on the marestare board for the last month, posted yesterday or the day before after watching Soph get those pitchfork scritches :lol: but it's not the same - I miss our CoTH foal watch! :yes:

Although this is a grey mare....I fear another Suerte is in our midst. March 31st anyone??!! :D Time to get dressed up and head out for a nice dinner G! :winkgrin:

[NeuroticShowMom]

Is it time? Or is she just sleeping on her side?

[eyesontheground]

lol, lil miss thang just nibbled on her leg...pretty athletic if you ask me!

[genevieveg17]

Her poor tail. She has been pressing up against the walls so much she is having a very bad hair day.

[spacely]

While we wait for Sophie, this mare is foaling now. Same farm as Frosty for those that remember her & how she Suerted us. :p
http://www.appaloosa.org/livefoal.html

[Kenike]

thanks, Space! I hate those refreshing cams, but at lease SOMEONE is foaling tonight!!

[FalseImpression]

A Glenhill thread!!
we need the Africam too!
Can someone remind me how to set the Alert on MS. I can't find it!

Let's just hope all mares have beautiful foals and that there is no Sissy this year!

[HSGF]

I thought for sure there would be a little one running around this morning! Gotta love maidens....... *sign*

Wishig you all the best G and Sophie......hope she foals soon!:yes:

[VirginiaBred]

Darn it!

[DLee]

Gosh she just looks miserable, poor thing!

[Jessi P]

Is she taking a nap or.....?

Glenhill, love your beautiful open airy stalls with their turnout paddocks. Very nice!!

Still havent seen Chop Chop tho...

[eyesontheground]

Last night when I went to bed she looked uncomfortable and pregnant. Overnight she morphed in to super pregnant. I swear she looks even bigger...is it my imagination?

Oh No! I just figured it out...she ATE Chop Chop instead of kicking him around this morning! :eek::no::winkgrin:

Hope you have a good day G! Starting thinking about it Sophie!

[jilltx]

I've been watching the past few nights...africam too

It must be a seasonal thing. I hadn't thought about Africam in a year until I saw Genevieve's stalls on the cam :lol:

For a maiden, she seems to be a seasoned professional at the fake out. You have a knack for finding them, G!!!! :p

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

Have you started picking out names?

[VirginiaBred]

:lol::lol::lol: I saw that Geneveive! She was loving you scratching her!!!

[genevieveg17]

Ha ha VB. She loves her pitchfork scratches. She will back up to you if you are holding a pitch fork. Probably not a great trick but she is just so darn cute.
Once again Sophie has all the signs that she is ready. Well all except laying down and pushing it out! She had the chance to spend the day out grazing but stayed pretty close to her stall and paddock.
She had me going for awhile last night. She looked to be progressing but ended up just taking a long snooze. At least one of us got a good nights sleep!

[VirginiaBred]

Something has them upset...........

[GingerCookie]

I wonder whats going on.. I thought she was going to try to jump out over the top of her door for a minute...

[chrissymack]

Maybe it'll jumpstart the labor process ;)


What sort of camera do you use Glenhill? What sort of setup do you need to do a monitoring system like that?

[VirginiaBred]

I thought it was a tractor or something loud outside, but then I thought I saw Genevieve walk by. Hum.

[2 tbs]

Teehee! We are getting the super secret scratches through the window now! :lol: As she moves around you can just hear her: "oooh yeah, that's good, now a little to the left ahhhhh. now to the right. yeah that's the spot. hold on, I'll turn around for the other side. oh wait, get my butt first. *sigh* that feels sooooooo good" :lol::lol::lol:

[genevieveg17]

What a freakin drama queen. All of the horses got a little fired up. Della and beija came in breathing fire also. Maybe I had the cattle prod adjusted too high? (Only kidding PETA folks)
She has calmed down finally but who knows what she has up her sleeve for later. Even Chops is staying clear of the barn. As she was having her tantrum milk was spraying everywhere. She should probably get her tail wrapped but I think we may need to draw straws for that. Any volunteers?
I am thinking that baby is probably thinking it is safer out than in about now. Poor little thing is going to need to be in therapy as soon as he is born. It will be a new Fox TV special "When Good Mares Go Bad"

[happy mouth]

Poor girl, she is the first thing I look at in the morning and the last thing I see at night. I do notice that the foal has dropped and she is looking almost slab sided - a GOOD sign. She does like her early morning snoozes. :lol: It won't be long now. :confused: Will it? How are you doing Genevieve? I am so wanting to see this baby.

[DLee]

:lol::lol:

For me it's like getting a few more hours of daylight, the sun is still shining in California in Sophie's stall. :yes:

[3Dogs]

well dang, tail wrapped at last! Must be soon - but the spraying milk - yikes , colostrum alert.

I am so excited to see this Sir Caletto baby - here's hoping it really is soon!

[genevieveg17]

I have really good colostrum in the freezer. The spraying has stopped now that she settled down.

[eyesontheground]

so, just when i was going to get on here and comment "man, sophie is looking more restless tonight than normal" she starts eating! who eats?!:no: in the last couple of nights of watching all i have seen you do is stare out the window, sleep, and well...stare out the window!

the power is surging here (not really sure why...we had a quick storm about 15 min ago but the rain is done now) so i am gonna have to turn the computer off...dont want it to get fried.

hear that sophie...i am not watching anymore!!!:winkgrin:

hope everyone has a good night!

[VirginiaBred]

Well darn. I was hoping...................

[Equinoxfox]

Hey there Va. Bred. I am sitting here and just watching . ( I should be working) but this mare has me trapped. LOL. She looks so miserable and I am just waiting for this process to begin. You know , Broodmares are a true blessing. Good Luck.:D

[Jessi P]

I was hoping to see a little one this morning - she sure is hanging onto the baby isnt she? The suspense is killing me!

[railmom]

I have resisted. I can't even guess how many hours I spent watching Suerte last year :) OK, I have peeked, just a couple of times. Genevieve your mares are enchanting!

[genevieveg17]

Chrissymack - sorry I missed your question earlier. I use the day/night hard wired cam from here http://www.foalingcamera.com/
The quality is usually clearer but I have turned the lights down so low to try to help Sophie relax and get down to business. Very easy to set up, the cam comes with all of the wiring you need. If you want to stream it online then you need device to do that. I use a Dazzle - it is what MareStare recommended.

I guess all of her crazy antics yesterday wore her out. She had a quiet, lazy night.
The dripping has stopped pretty much. Her bag is so full she is walking funny.
She just waddles around.

[VirginiaBred]

Is she waxed up Genevieve?

[genevieveg17]

Yep. She has had wax for weeks. Big globs. Last week her milk turned white and she began having little drips of sticky white milk (think Elmers Glue). Her vulva is very relaxed considering she is a maiden. Suerte has been banned from the pregnant mare pastures because we all know how she likes to tell stories. The folks on MareStare are convinced she left a foaling guide hidden somewhere in the barn.

[VirginiaBred]

Suerte has been banned from the pregnant mare pastures because we all know how she likes to tell stories. The folks on MareStare are convinced she left a foaling guide hidden somewhere in the barn.

Hilarious! Not to mention the fact she might steal, once a baby arrives.......

[rideagoldenpony]

I think she looks a lot more promising tonight than she has the other nights I've watched....

[spacely]

I just got back from dinner hoping to see a new addition. Right now she's standing with her head out the window...

[rideagoldenpony]

And I was clearly having a case of wishful thinking! :rolleyes:

[Kenike]

you weren't alone, RAGP! And I'm among those convinced there's a "How to fool the humans when a foal is expected" manual, written by Suerte, hidden somewhere that only the mares know

Silly Sophie :no:

[VirginiaBred]

RATS.

[VirginiaBred]

She is SO slab-sided.

[ThrghbrdJmpr]

Silly mare.... although another watch like the Suerte vigil on here is enjoyable :D

[VirginiaBred]

What's new, Genevieve???

[VirginiaBred]

You are spoiling her so rotten. All that kissing and scratching.............no wonder she's holding back! :)

[genevieveg17]

SSDD (Same Sophie Different Day)
She knows I am suppose to be away with family on Easter Sunday and she is crossing her legs until she is home alone. She honestly can not keep holding this baby in much longer.
She is really uncomfortable, wants to stay close to her stall. She wandered around a little and grazed but that was only for 15 minutes or so and she headed back to her paddock.

I think today would be a lovely day for her to foal. Now if I can just convince her.

[wildREDhorse]

Maybe Sophie caught wind of all the talk of Easter Peeps.. and thinks if she has this baby on Easter, it will be a yummy little Peep! :yes:

[rideagoldenpony]

Well, tonight IS the full moon! I've had lots of mares foal on the full moon -- maybe Sophie will too!!

(we can hope!)

[junebug84]

Just thought I'd drop by to see how Sophie was doing. She looks mighty uncomfortable to me.

I'm going out to a concert tonight, I wouldn't mind coming home to a cute little foal! :lol:

[wildREDhorse]

What the heck is that blur on the camera? spider?

[Cindy's Warmbloods]

Just curious Geneive, what is your mare always eating out of the bucket? Does she get hay or do you feed cubes or ? She seems always to be munching from there so was just being nosy as to what she was eating.

[lunatic fringe]

A minute ago, I thought she lifted that tail and was going to go! Then she goes and eats....twiddling thumbs......:winkgrin:

[genevieveg17]

Her broodmare pellets are in there but also a mineral salt brick that she likes to pick up with her teeth and bang it around the bucket. She is weird.
She has hardly eaten any of her pellets or grain. She has been playing with it but most of her ration is still there from her lunch. Her hay bin is still full. She is one crabby mare this afternoon.

[VirginiaBred]

Now, now. No need to name call.

She's in "the family way" Genevieve................:)

[rideagoldenpony]

Now, now. No need to name call.

She's in "the family way" Genevieve................:)

LOL

My mares are just annoying. Nobody is doing anything interesting, and G's mare seems to have taken lessons for Suerte.... I'm seriously thinking there is something in the water down there in Petaluma though!!!

[VirginiaBred]

Well, she seems to not have a care in the world. Lying there resting.

[Cindy's Warmbloods]

She looks really antsy suddenly....maybe??!!

[2 tbs]

I'm not being fooled! Until I see her with a bag I won't believe she's "getting ready" ;)

Right now apparently she has a craving for chicken :lol: Poor Chop Chop just dashed through the fence.

I've been watching this cutie for a little over a month: http://www.marestare.com/crosscreek.php I believe her "due" date was around mid February :eek: Talk about an uncomfortable pony :( She just sways back and forth and lays down a lot - I hope she goes soon!!!

However, I'm certain since I've been watching Sophie and Fancy for weeks that they are waiting for each other. Neither wants to go first so we could be here for a while...sorry G!

[lunatic fringe]

I'm not getting anything....course, I'm sure she's just looking out the window! lol

[2 tbs]

Not sure if it was down but it's up now. And, um, yeah...she's looking out the window as expected ;)

[shea'smom]

aw, that pony is all curled up sleeping! Thanks, 2 tbs, now I am stuck watching her too! Any excuse not to clean my house.....

[Blonde Filly]

aw, that pony is all curled up sleeping! Thanks, 2 tbs, now I am stuck watching her too! Any excuse not to clean my house.....

Awww that pony is adorable!!!! :yes:

[2 tbs]

aw, that pony is all curled up sleeping! Thanks, 2 tbs, now I am stuck watching her too! Any excuse not to clean my house.....

Although I'm sick...again...and that is enough excuse to not to house work, I'm happy to share my adiction with others :winkgrin:

I've been watching her since early Feb-she was one of the first I started watching and amazingly enough she's still there! :eek: Poor girl, but she is awfully adorable! :yes:

[Stacie]

Has anyone checked out
http://www.marestare.com/bickramside.php

A mare named Mak in Scotland. On Feb 27, her due date was in 19 days, so by today she is overdue. Boy she looks big and round.. It's 1:40 in the morning over there. She had been awake and looking at her belly, but she seems to be napping standing up right now.

[M. Owen]

The Scottish mare may be just fooling me, but she may be ready to go! I've never watched any of these foal cams before, but I am addicted already. The Scottish mare kicked at her belly a couple of times, did a funny stretch thing, then laid down. Is that a good sign?

Sigh, I see a new addiction forming.

[Stacie]

I haven't watched this mare before so I don't how she usually behaves, but it looks like she is having some contractions while she is laying there. Either that or she breathes REALLY deeply sometimes :lol: I can't tell which
She isn't moving her tail out of the way, though. I take that back. That is her leg that I thought was her tail. She does have her tail out of the way.
She was very uncomfortable when she was standing and would try to stand very still and then get agitated do the two-step behind.
I'm going to continue this on "anyone watching foal cams"

[VirginiaBred]

Happy Easter!
Any new news, Genevieve?

[junebug84]

Sophie's looking awfully uncomfortable today, maybe she's just been planning for an Easter baby all along :lol:

[onwego]

I refuse to get sucked in again this year...;)

[genevieveg17]

I refuse to get sucked in again this year...;)

Chicken!

Sophie had her chance today. I had to go to a family gathering out of town today and she was all alone for 8 hours. Fortunately she kept her legs crossed and no baby when I got back (I had 2 people who live nearby on call just in case she looked like she was going to foal).

[rideagoldenpony]

G -- I probably missed it, but when is she/was she at 340 days?

[genevieveg17]

rideagoldenpony - she was 340 on 3/14. She should go soon. I was hoping tonight but she sure was resting comfortably a little while ago.
Luckily I do not have a life so staying up all night is no big deal (yeah right!!)

[rideagoldenpony]

Thanks G!

I've NEVER seen a mare lay down as much as she does! And I always think "not tonight" when I see her napping -- but really, with as much time as she spends sleeping, who KNOWS! I'll be really curious if on the night she actually DOES foal (presuming it is at night), if she lays down and takes her nightly nap!

[Kenike]

I've actually had the same thought, RAGP. But who has any idea?

It's amazing how much this girl likes to rest....but as cozy as she seems, she does seem a bit uncomfortable in this rest tonight.. hmm...

[Blacklabs]

She's looking interesting this morning,rolling, peeing,biting her sides.
Hopefully today.

[VirginiaBred]

She's smart that she does lay down as much as she does. I have mares I WISH would.

She'll go when she is supposed to.........

[Blacklabs]

She'll go when she is supposed to.........

Million dollar question:lol: she has not been down much this morning, been very active.Keeps looking out all her windows, more peeing, pooped and very agitated.
Usually this time of day she's naping.

[shea'smom]

Genevieve was just in there cleaning the stall. Does that mean she is close, or just that G is a super mom, it is 5:00 am there?

[Blacklabs]

looks like we are close:eek:

[genevieveg17]

I think she is close - there was a lot of mushy cow patties and I wanted to get them out of there in case she is serious this time.
Blacklabs watches her from 3-6 AM every morning so thanks for the 'heads up' call.

[happy mouth]

Won't be long now, hot damn...................way to go Genevieve. So excited !!!!!!!!!

[Blacklabs]

Gen, safe foaling, can't wait to see what she has.

[miakoda]

Hey G, your girl is down, maybe it IS happening!!!!!!!!

[Maddie]

Oh yes, mighty promising, is that a foot I see?

[Blacklabs]

Looks Sophie going to let us see that foal

[Maddie]

Woo Hoo!!!!! Job well done!!!

[Castlegate]

YEAH! Way to go Sophie! And you too Geneiveve! Thanks Flipped for calling me! I got to see it!!!

[CraziiPonii]

Just saw it! Good Girl!

[spacely]

Woohoo! It's a colt! Congrats G! :D

Thanks FHH! Back to bed...;)

[shea'smom]

A little boy!!
Hope momma is ok, she looks pooped.
Yeah G, great job.

[happy mouth]

Outstanding, well done, Genevieve. Love the rake scritches on mama's hiney. He looks gorgeous!!!!!!!!

[Blacklabs]

Congrats!!!! So glad it's over and Sophie did great.


Della has been watching the whole time from her stall.:lol:

[Diamantcats]

Good girl Sophie :D
give little one instructions how to use those long legs :lol:

[VirginiaBred]

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go, and congratulations!!! :):):)

[HSGF]

Congratulations G on your new colt! Good Girl Sophie!:yes:

[3Dogs]

YEAH - I finally got up to watch and bingo!!! Gorgeous looking boy!!! oh YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Genevieve! He looks adorable!

[railmom]

I checked this AM before I went out to feed, nothing. I come back and here he is!!!! Congrats!

[Diamantcats]

:D Sir Spiderlegs havent yet got mommas milkbar open...
hes still asking instructions how to use those long legs of hos :lol:

[misita]

I missed it! Congratulations! Lovely boy and I love that blaze!:)

[wildREDhorse]

My lazy bum just woke up, I think I see a tail in the corner, and an anxious mom :) Congrats!

[junebug84]

Congrats on the baby!! I took my sweet time with morning chores this morning...If i'd gotten myself up to the house in good time I would have been there!

Great job Sophie!

[DLee]

Wow Genevieve, I am exhausted watching you.

Lovely baby, and is so good to watch you guys with a maiden mare, I am taking it all in!

[2 tbs]

Aren't they so cute together??!! Baby is just laying there, Soph nuzzling and licking...so precious! So we have a colt - yay! I have to go read marestare as I'm sure there are more details there!

I am sooo sick. I can't sleep. I watched her until almost 4 this AM when I finally dozed for short while. I went up to bed where there is no computer around 5:30 but was wide awake when she foaled...I can't believe I missed it! :(

I see a nice white face but it's hard to make out any other markings. Seems like all went well-congrats G!! :)

[spacely]

There are pics on mare stare! He's a cutie & already has gray goggles!

[acottongim]

Congratulations Genevive!!!! It is about time Sophie dropped her good looking boy !!!

[genevieveg17]

Here he is

[wildREDhorse]

Awwww, so cute!! :)

Poor lil guy looks like a fish outa water tryin to get up. But he is oh so precious! Thanks for posting the up close pics. :yes:

[VirginiaBred]

The pictures are precious!!!!!He is gorgeous!!!

[Kenike]

Genevieve said he's been stepped on, has swelling on his spine and his stifle is opened up. She's asked for jingles
(on MS)

[Blonde Filly]

Genevieve said he's been stepped on, has swelling on his spine and his stifle is opened up. She's asked for jingles
(on MS)

I just came here to post this, but you beat me too it! Double jingles for Sophie's colt. Spring Fling is his name. Sending prayers and jingles for Spring Fling and Sophie. I'm hoping some DMSO will fix him right up and bring down the swelling and he will be OK!!!!

[FalseImpression]

Where is the thread on MS ? I have been looking for it for ages and I can't find it..

Jingles for the little guy... he looks active though!

[Blacklabs]

sending lots of jingles from NY

[Kenike]

FI, here's the link:

http://latigo.marestare.com/forum/index.php?topic=5003.new#new

[2 tbs]

The thread on marestare is here under Emerald Kitty: http://latigo.marestare.com/forum/index.php?topic=5003.1275

Sending uber jingles for the little guy. Poor G. She just can't catch a break! :cry:

[FalseImpression]

thank you... could have looked for a long time!

[Kenike]

Poor G...she looks so distraught :no:

[VirginiaBred]

Damn. Praying for an excellent recovery!

[Draygonfyne]

Genevieve...adding my jingles for your beautiful little guy.

[2 tbs]

They are taking x-rays of the little guy now. Poor Soph, she seems so sad but she's being a very good girl-she knows they are helping her lovely little man.

Jingles the x-rays show no damage!

[acottongim]

YIKES!!! Major Jingles!!!!!

[3Dogs]

I have been watching along - many many many jingles for the guy! Oh my heart is wrenched - hugs G -

[Kenike]

very heart wrenching...has me sniffling. It's amazing how you can feel the stress and concern through a little screen...

[SilverBalls]

What a horrible thing to happen... fingers crossed that all is ok G! A gray colt...my favorite!

[Sugarbrook]

I am jingling as hard as I can. Central Florida has you covered. Waiting for an update. Waching marestare and checking here. Poor little colt.

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

Oh Genevieve, I'm so sorry this happened. I'm keeping good thoughts and prayers that all comes out well!

[Sanely Eccentric]

Thinking positive thoughts.

[2 tbs]

The little man is on his feet and at the milk bar!:D

I hope that means he's a-ok! :yes:

[Justbay1]

Oh no G, I just saw this and am praying for your beautiful new colt!

[happy mouth]

Genevieve, everything is crossed for your beautiful baby boy. I see he is up and searching for the faucet. Thinking that is a very good sign? {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} for you. Sophie and baby.

[wildREDhorse]

Oh no! I went downstairs for a run and came back to read all this... *jingles jingles jingles* They are so pliable and their bones and ligaments have so much elasticity at this age, I surely hope he bounces right back!! :(

[Kenike]

I don't know that I've ever seen G so obviously distraught and stressed. We've seen her under stress before, but I don't think I've ever seen it to this extent. Just kills me!

Also kills me to see Della offering support from her run...she hasn't moved since the whole thing started.

I'm so hopeful that all is okay. More concerned for G right now than anything.....

[3Dogs]

oh jingles - he is up, looks to be nursing. Jingle jingle jingle

[2 tbs]

She is one cool cucumber though isn't she? :sadsmile: Even though you can clearly see G's concern, she manages to stay calm, make all the right decisions, and maintain complete control. She's amazing :yes:

[Kenike]

I think Sophie's sedation is wearing off LOL

What a good girl, she's so concerned...

[wildREDhorse]

This baby sure will be used to humans by the end of the day!

[happy mouth]

Jingling so damn hard.

[wildREDhorse]

Anyone know whats going on now?

[shea'smom]

Oh, god, I want to BE there!
What is happening, he is just resting, tranqued?

[Laurierace]

You would think just once, everything could go perfectly, right on time, with no problems. I know this isn't a business for the feint of heart, but man, does it have to be this hard? I am jingling away that the news is good and that they both live happily ever after and Gen can get some well deserved rest.

[CathyKb]

HUGE JINGLES!!!! Please let him be ok!!!!

[skatepixie]

*jingles and prayers*

I just came online and saw what was up...my God...

[FalseImpression]

I am jingling hard from Ontario. Have to go to work and will try to have a sneak look.. Hoping for very good news.
Hang in there G, Sophie and baby!!

[skatepixie]

Well, he look alert and comfortable...

[Jessi P]

Jingling hard for Gen, Sophie, and that adorable little fellow. He is indeed looking alert and comfy at the moment. He has had a rough day, poor little dude.

Gen we are all thinking of you and sending jingles and good thoughts. Hang in there. :cool:

[spacely]

Oh no Genevieve! Tons & tons of jingles!! :( :cry:

[wildREDhorse]

I wonder what the contraption around his body is/is for?

Glad to see him ambling around. :yes:

[2 tbs]

Breaking this guy to a saddle, or harness :lol:, should be a piece of cake! He's already 1/2 way there!! :winkgrin:

I figure it's either to help hold his spine straight or as a means of assistance should the humans have to get him to his feet.

[Blacklabs]

I wonder what the contraption around his body is/is for?



Looks like a sling so they can help get if they need to.

[3Dogs]

I have to turn it off - I am going fruitbat nutso - now it looks like the little guy is trying to nurse Sophie's head - but every time he tries to get to the back end, she rotates so he stays at the head end. At least he is up even if he does have a space pack on :)

keep on trucking little guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jingling for you

[SilverBalls]

I have to turn it off - I am going fruitbat nutso - now it looks like the little guy is trying to nurse Sophie's head - but every time he tries to get to the back end, she rotates so he stays at the head end. At least he is up even if he does have a space pack on :)

keep on trucking little guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jingling for you

Right behind you 3 Dogs... I would have shut the cam off! :yes: What a shame for this foal.

[Samotis]

I hope everything is ok for mom and foal. She seems to be settling now. Hope their is good news from the x-rays.

What happened. did she accidently step on him?

[wildREDhorse]

Yes, thats what I read, that she pawed at him and stepped on him maybe?

Poor baby is trying to come towards Sophie and she just keeps backing away... OH YES@! Baby is in the right spot! Good girl Sophie.

[Kenike]

Samotis, she stepped on him probably twice. His back was crooked and swelling, his stifle was cut open. She pawed at him once to get him up, and she was getting nasty with Della next door at one point, not realizing he was right under her feet.

[wildREDhorse]

Genevieve just posted on marestare what happened for anyone not watching that thread as well -

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Re: Emerald Kitty(Sophie)Glenhill Farm ** COLT** 3/24 pictures pg 82
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OK good news. Amazingly nothing is broken. There is muscle damage but that should resolve on its own. He is unable to get up on his own so he has a harness so I can assist.
He has figured out the nursing thing so now it is up to Sophie to settle down. She is definitely out of the running for any mother of the year awards but hopefully she will mellow out.
So if I could get some help watching him. I need to know when he lays down, right or left side, for how long and a call if I do not show up when he struggles to stand. Sorry, I know it is a lot to watch for but I could really use the help. Oh yeah, he also has only passed a small amount of meconium. We think it is because he is so sore in his back that it hurts to strain. If you can tell if he poops that would be great.
I will post photos after I take a shower. Thanks again
Genevieve

[spacely]

I can't see the cam at work. Probably a good thing or I'd be climbing the walls with some of the rest of you. Glad to hear he's up & getting around.

[SilverBalls]

Samotis, she stepped on him probably twice. His back was crooked and swelling, his stifle was cut open. She pawed at him once to get him up, and she was getting nasty with Della next door at one point, not realizing he was right under her feet.

The mare was really irritated and the horse in the next stall... the poor foal just got in the way of her tantrum. :(

[Kenike]

So, we have good news! Blacklabs already shared it.

[3Dogs]

Okay - good news, he just nursed, - he does look like he is straining to poop, but now he has gone back to nursing. Oh YAY! - keep getting strength and nourishment SF!!!!

okay, NOW I will turn it off -

[SilverBalls]

It all started because he wouldn't shit.... then the mare couldn't handle that horse in the next stall plus all the activity in her own stall... the poor foal couldn't get out of the way even if he wanted to. :confused:

Here's to a happy ending... Thank god!

[Kenike]

Sophie, I think G is about to strangle you...you're still a little riled up! At least you can't see Della now, and hopefully you've learned your lesson about pawing at your foal! Oh, but missy...you'll have to NOT get so angry at Della when she comes in later this evening.....no more foal stomping!

Okay, I've had this on the entire morning, sat here and have gotten NOTHING done. I really need to get a few things done in this house. I'll check back in after a while!

[genevieveg17]

Thanks for posting the update Wildredhorse.
Yes he is going to be ok. The contraption is just a harness so I can assist when he struggles to stand. He is a big colt with long legs so getting up was a challenge even before Sophie put her 2 cents in. She is a maiden and just got nervous.
He is walking really well and hopefully will be good as new in a few days.
Della is locked in her paddock until Sophie settles down.
Thanks, Genevieve

[HSGF]

YAY...that is good news G!!


Sending more jingles and prayers that he continues to improve!!!!

[Kenike]

Silver, don't forget this mare is a maiden. She was confused and wasn't so sure about the colt, anyway.

All symantics now....okay, house needs me

[SilverBalls]

Silver, don't forget this mare is a maiden. She was confused and wasn't so sure about the colt, anyway.

All symantics now....okay, house needs me

Jingles ... Jingles .... Jingles !

[grayfox]

It's not unusual for maiden mares to get confused. She just pawed him to get him up, she's been very good for a maiden. He has really long legs and wasn't able to stand right away. My Sir Caletto's were very big also with long legs and they couldn't stand right away. It's one of the reasons we breed to Sir Caletto to get those beautiful long legs but sometimes it takes a minute for the babies to figure out how to work them. He's fine and in a few days this will be all resolved.

[shea'smom]

Poor momma didn't mean it. Looks like she has the idea, he seems to be nursing. Good wishes, little one. Does he have a name?

[Sanely Eccentric]

Seems like he's been up for quite awhile, unless I missed him laying down while I was working in a document.

[2 tbs]

Yeah, he's been up since the harness went on. He has nursed a bit and tried to poop but so far hasn't laid back down and hasn't been successful in pooping. I haven't seen him try to pee.

The vet will be back out shortly to take the igg and give him another once over. I'm sure they'll do what they can for him.

Still jingling like mad for a full recovery and since he hasn't yet-jingling for the poop fairy too! :D

[Sanely Eccentric]

He's got to be exhausted.

[Samotis]

Her neighbor really wants to see the baby. Probably a good thing to lock her out. She was getting protective. My maiden did the same thing, she also pawed him when he was taking a nap. She is now a great mom. I am sure Sophie will be a good mom. I am sure it is a little confusing to them.

Good Luck and keep us posted on how the little guy is.:)

[2 tbs]

He is probably not doing too bad actually. He was down all morning after his birth-just layed around seeming to enjoy the fluffy straw. Then, when the accident happened, he was down and sedated for a while so he really did get to rest then as well. I'm sure he is tired-he's been on his feet a long time for a newborn having gone through what he did but I'm sure he'll just topple over when he can't take it anymore (assuming he doesn't choose to lay down on his own ;)) :D

[Sanely Eccentric]

Years ago, my mare had a rough start to being a mom, much like Sophie is having. She became a fabulous mom in very short order and I will bet Sophie will do the same with a little practice.

[Kenike]

She did NOT like it when he laid down a few mins ago! I think she's going to be a great mom. First time is hard for anyone! She's obviously concerned and just has to figure it out...

[desilu]

Wow - I miss a day with no internet access at work and look what happens. Glad I missed the emotional roller coaster though. Glad it appears all will be well. He sure is a cute little guy. Sending good healing vibes from Florida to California.

[wildREDhorse]

Shea's Mom - I believe I saw it posted somewhere that this lovely colt's name is "Spring Fling"

[VirginiaBred]

Has that baby had a nap recently?

[2 tbs]

Looks like he was down for about a half hour but that's it. He only went down because Soph sorta bumped him over...I didn't see it but that's what everyone elses impression was.

The vet will be there shortly to do a f/u and the igg. Still no poop or pee that several of us on marestare have seen - that makes me worry but he's having a grand ol' time drinking the bar dry! :winkgrin:

[Maddie]

Oh he is cute!!! Jingles to him, he seems to be doing well. I love the very active tail!

[wildREDhorse]

I'm surprised with all the walking he's been doing if his bowels haven't kicked in yet. He is making ME tired with all this activity! He totally does not act like a 12 hour old foal... Not one bit... He has soo0 much energy. Aren't they supposed to sleep a bunch that first day?? Maybe I'm the confused one. :)

[Samotis]

I am sure he is sore. I bet he doesn't want to lay down. My colt didn't lay down a lot either the first night. The vets are in right now. Jingles on a good IGG test. Mine had to have plasma because he got no milk the whole night. Good luck.

He does look like he is walking a little sore.

[VirginiaBred]

Continued prayers for baby.

[wildREDhorse]

But man, if you think back to what he looked like this morning, sore or not, this guy is lookin GOOOOOOD. :)

I'd love to take him home with me... But I think I should probably pay rent instead of getting another horse, lol.

[Blonde Filly]

The Vet is there now checking out Spring Fling..hope he is A OK!!! :yes: He looks like he is getting around great and nursing well now!!! :)

[AppJumpr08]

Oh G what a day!! I'm so glad to hear that the xrays showed nothing scary. Jingles for both you and him - if I had a PC I'd be keeping an eye on the little man for you, but I'm living in a Mac world and can't watch :sigh:

I hope he recovers quickly!

*jingle Jingle Jingle*

[wildREDhorse]

He's finally zonked out. Poor lil guy needs his rest. I'm sure Soph needs to lay down and rest her legs too now!

[3Dogs]

snoozing, the sweet little guy! And ma, standing ever alert. :):):):)

a smile for the end of a long day

[Silly Mommy]

He is snoozing now on his left side - Sophie looks to be settling into this mom thing.

[Samotis]

He is really trying to get up, poor guy.

[spacely]

He is really trying to get up, poor guy.

G is there to help him. Sophie looks to be settling into this Mom thing.

[Samotis]

I just saw that. G is going to be tired. it is great that she is staying there with them. Sophie is getting better too.

[genevieveg17]

Vet Update...
Good news. She saw improvement with his back. He also recieved a soapy, mineral oil enema to help get things moving. He is passing some really hard meconium balls so hopefully now we will start seeing milk poop.
I took his harness off because he was just not laying down and started wondering if the harness was somehow restricting him. Makes it a little harder to get him up but he is getting so much stronger it seems he just needs a little tail holding for balance and he gets up on his own.
He is an active little guy. He seems to enjoy kicking his Mom.
So, really hoping we see improvement tomorrow and he will be more coordinated.
Also, I think his name will be Salutations. I liked Spring Fling but he is to serious for that name. His barn name is Stanley.

[spacely]

I like the name! I am so glad to hear & see he is doing better. What a day!

[genevieveg17]

Very long day. I am very lucky to have a dedicated MareStare support team that have set up a schedule and there are people watching him around the clock monitoring when he lays down, for how long, nursing habits and poop patrol.
He sure seems to be having fun taking those big long legs for a spin. Good thing Soph slept so much before he came along. Those long naps are a thing of the past .

[spacely]

I saw the MS schedule. That is great!

I am sure Sophie is wondering what happened to her nap time. He looks like a big boy from what I can see, especially out of a maiden!

[Ladybug Hill]

My God, you must be tired, G. Hope no other mares are due soon.

Good luck with everything. He is sooooo cute.

[acottongim]

LOVE his name (both Salutations and Stanley - I love love love Stanley for him it is toooo cute)! And I'm so happy that he has a better prognosis and seems to be getting stronger. He is just so adorable bouncing around his stall - what a strong will!!!

Had to laugh at the comment that he likes to kick his mom - so he liked to kick her inside the belly and now he's just going to continue that trend outside??? LOL

[VirginiaBred]

Seeing them both lying down sleeping is SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[3Dogs]

Genevieve - glad he is doing so much better! He is adorable and I do love that name, and Stanley, well, one of my favorites - my 17 year old JR is a "Stanley" - a manly Stanley.

You are the Hillary Clinton of breeding - "it takes a village" :lol:

[VirginiaBred]

Baby can't get up........:(

[VirginiaBred]

Genevieve to the rescue!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

[DLee]

Baby can't get up........:(


I was holding my breath for a few minutes that Sophie didn't try to "help" him! Lordy he's a doll, and she's being such a good mom.

[VirginiaBred]

I was holding my breath for a few minutes that Sophie didn't try to "help" him! Lordy he's a doll, and she's being such a good mom.

I'm really impressed at how good she has been! And I think he is so nice. Genevieve must be so excited for this one!!!

[genevieveg17]

Thanks VB. He is pretty darn cute. He had a good night. I am thrilled he finally figured out how to fold those long legs to lay down. He seems to be getting closer to getting up on his own also. This morning I am going to strip all of the straw out and put down shavings. Hopefully that will help out the little guy. He has started passing the milk poop so another big step in the right direction for Stanley.
Sophie has turned out to be a very good Mom. It was nice she even got a little snooze in this morning.

[SilverBalls]

Sounds like the little guy is on the right track... I'll feel better when he is out of the woods totally...and getting up and down with ease.
You deserve alot of credit Genevieve for your tireless efforts giving him all the extra special care he needs! :yes:

[jilltx]

I didn't get a chance to post on the MS thread, G, but CONGRATS! It sounds like everything is sorting itself out due to your patience and dedication. :) Your such a good Momma. ;)

[2 tbs]

I don't have a laptop tonight so I can't be on "already foaled" watch :( I just checked in now and what a little snoozer he has become! Yay for Stanley!! Glad to hear he can get down on his own and is pooping better too!!! Has he stood up on his own yet? I have just logged into marestare but haven't begun to read yet.

Sophie is a really good mom. She's so cute licking his bum right now :D His little tail is still going! He's got the energizer bunny tail :winkgrin:

I'm so happy to hear all things going in the right direction. Off to catch up on marestare.......

[DLee]

It just kills me when he lays out flat like that, he looks like a perfect shadow silouette outlined on the ground. :yes:

[elizabeth1]

Stan the tail-wingin' man.

I watched last night as he tryed those legs out and all I could think was "What a happy tail" It's still such a propeller. I really like this young man.

[genevieveg17]

He is on cam2 now. Had a little computer glitch and I started unplugging wires and cables.
What a mess.
http://www.marestare.com/glenhilltwo.php

[VirginiaBred]

Yay! I missed watching them!

[Jessi P]

OMG they are so cute... both of em flat out, snoozin.'

They have had an exciting couple days!!

[happy mouth]

Thank you, thank you, I thought it was my damned computer. :lol:

[VirginiaBred]

I see a fine rooster!

[Draygonfyne]

He's looking great Genevieve! :)

Now...I'm still waiting to catch a glimpse of Chop-Chop! LOL

[Sanely Eccentric]

What happened to the picture quality? :( :confused:

[2 tbs]

The lights in the barn are off and it's dark outside. Now that Sir Stanley has figured out his legs G is turning the lights off so Chop Chop will go to bed early :lol: She shut the cam off last night and only put it back on this AM. I'm willing to bet it'll be shut off eventually tonight as well.

No worries though! It's on all day so we can see Stan the man cruising in and out of his stall! :D

[Sanely Eccentric]

Oh good! I don't get to check all the time, but have enjoyed checking on them.

[2 tbs]

Since you don't get to check often, here are some pix/vids of Stanley and Sophie:

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/glenhillfarm/?action=view&current=Stan_0001.flv (http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/glenhillfarm/?action=view&current=Stan_0001.flv)

http://latigo.marestare.com/forum/index.php?topic=5003.1560

http://latigo.marestare.com/forum/index.php?topic=6159.0

The first link is a video of the munchkin on his first day out on the grass. The second link is the nursery thread on maresatare but if you scroll down a little on that last page there are a couple pix. The third link gives you the pages in the title that have pix/video.

[Sanely Eccentric]

Thanks!!

Oh my gosh, he is too cute! His first day here was a bit intense and it's so nice to see him running around, even though Sophie is having to work to keep up with him. :)

[2 tbs]

Yeah, once he figured out those legs it was almost like he dared her to keep up with him ;)

In fact, the next day when I got home from work I turned the cam on just in time to see him come flying into the barn, attempt to turn around sharply and actually topple over :cool: Silly pony! :lol: He just got himself up and continued on his merry way. The next loop that brought him back into the barn showed a much larger turn to avoid that toppling problem :winkgrin:

As funny as it was, it was also such a relief to know he was acting like any other normal foal after the rough start the poor guy had :yes:

[Sanely Eccentric]

I was home from work the day he arrived and was watching the cam a lot. I sent the link to my hubby (generally a non-horse type of guy) and he was caught up in the drama as well. :lol: We remininisced about when we tried the breeding thing with our mare 8 years ago; watched her struggle with the mom concept in nursing her filly for a bit while being very protective initially, then became the best mom, much like Sophie. While we lost our mare to colic later that year, I still have her youngster, so watching Sophie and Stanley has been a little bittersweet but heavy on the sweet side.

It's great to see how well Stanley and Sophie are doing. Thanks again for the extra links!

[genevieveg17]

Thanks! Stanley is fabulous. He is driving his poor mom crazy.
I am so sorry to hear about your mare Sanely Eccentric. Colic scares the bejeezus out of me.

[Sanely Eccentric]

Genevieve - thank you.

It has truly been a pleasure being able to watch Sophie and Stanley, as well as remembering "back when." Sophie reminds me much of my mare as she entered the world of motherhood and worked hard to keep up with an active and brave foal. Her filly is now a grown mare that is trying to learn dressage with me.:)

Thanks again for sharing!

[genevieveg17]

Here is a photo of Stanley from this morning.

SE - you are right on describing Sophie. She was a little overwhelmed at first but has really adapted to the whole mothering thing!
Have fun with your mare.

[HSGF]

Stanley is Stunning Genevieve and Sophie has caught on fast about being a wonderful Mom! :yes:

[2 tbs]

OMG I just loff him to death!! :yes::yes::yes::yes:

He's gorgeous! Make sure you let Sophie know she's done good :D:yes::D

[spacely]

He is lovely Genevieve!

[VirginiaBred]

He is gorgeous!!!

[railmom]

He is so handome! LOVE the white "eyeliner" :) I am also VERY jealous of your green, green grass!

[onwego]

He is adorable!!!! I am also extremely jealous of your grass!!!!:winkgrin::winkgrin:

[genevieveg17]

Don't be to jealous of the grass. It is only here for a month or two then I have dirt.

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

Don't be to jealous of the grass. It is only here for a month or two then I have dirt.

I've got green grass year round if he wants to come play! :lol: