Name the Filly!

Posted bySusan K. MarlowPosted inHorses

It’s that time again! Jewels is getting ready to foal (due June 6), and my daughter asked me to put on another naming contest. This little girl needs a name. We know she’s a filly, both by an ultrasound and the fun “nail” test.

She has a 1 in 4 (25%) chance of being one of the following (since the odds are perfectly divided, no sense in having a guessing party):

  • palomino (like Taffy)
  • palomino tobiano
  • buckskin
  • buckskin tobiano

Her name must start with “Jewels,” like “Jewels Taffy Kandy” (her first foal). Other than that, it’s open! Winner will be announced when Kristel chooses the name. If you like, you may choose a name based on coloring, so you may offer up to two names (palomino and buckskin). In the event of a tie (two or more submitted the same name), the winner will be drawn randomly. Click here or on the horse image to submit your name(s).

Here is a fun video from yesterday showing Jewels about to POP! Click the image below to watch the video.

The prize for choosing the name that “sticks” is . . . any Circle C book from this list:

  • Andrea Carter and Trouble at the Line Shack (fan fun extras)
  • Andrea Carter and the Terrible Secret (fan fun extras)
  • Behind the Scenes on the Circle C Ranch (fan fun extras)
  • The Last Ride (Milestones)
  • Courageous Love (Milestones)
  • Dangerous Decision (Adventures)

Sad News

I have some sad news. After extensive treatment and care (almost a year’s worth!) for Taffy’s laminitis/foundering condition, the decision was made not to extent her pain and misery. She could barely walk, the farrier work was not helping, and then she develped an abcess and it was beginning to “ooze” between the hoof and the coronet. Flies let us know about this new development. Poor filly! Kristel and I took her on her last ride to the vet. She was miserable, but they gave her a sedative before leading her away. Needless to say, there were a few tears shed . . . but it’s not right to keep an animal in pain just because she is so pretty to look at.

Read more about Taffy’s sad journey here.

We will miss you, Taffy Kandy!

Published by Susan K. Marlow

I'm the author of the Circle C and Goldtown Adventures series. I blog as "Andi Carter," the main character in the Circle C series. She lives on a huge cattle ranch in 1880s California. These are her adventures.

25 thoughts on “Name the Filly!”

  2. oh no! I am so sorry about Taffy! Thank you guys for doing what was best for her though – even if it was hard to say goodbye.

    I will be thinking of a name for the foal

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    1. Oh my goodness. I’m so sorry about Taffy. That must’ve been so hard to say goodbye. I’m glad she is not suffering anymore, but it’s still so sad to lose a pet.

      I’ll be thinking of a name for the foal!

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  5. I know it must be hard for you guys. At least Taffy is not in pain anymore. Praying! And praying for a safe delivery for Jewels as well!

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  7. Poor Taffy! Good-bye, girl!

    Question… For the naming contest, do I need to put a full name like “Jewels Taffy Kandy” or could I just put “Taffy” (As an example). Thanks!

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  8. Hi! Does the name have to BEGIN with Jewels or merely include Jewels? For example, Sparkling Jewel (Sparkle for short) instead of Jewels’ Sparkle? Hope that makes sense!

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    1. When I submitted I was allowed one name choice for if the filly is a palomino, and one name for if she is a buckskin! Total of two!

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