Since all of you have participated and waited with anxiety for this colt to be born, and you fans also named him, I thought you might like an update. Baby Colton is three weeks old in these pictures and weighs 72 pounds! Kristel’s mini-horse forums insist that his sire is either a pony or evenContinue reading “Colton Grows Up!”
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The Colt’s Name
We have a name! Kristi chose the name out of 108 suggestions. Watch to learn what it is and why she chose it. Thank you, Kristi. You made this a fun contest. And thanks, everybody, for all of your suggestions. Scroll down to watch Colton’s first week (Just over one minute.) Two fans chose theContinue reading “The Colt’s Name”
We Have a Colt!
Minnie Mae finally foaled! Who knew it would take this long? He is huge but healthy and happy. And the Winner Is . . . Ruth Anne F. Seven days ago, Ruth Anne guessed June 6 and a colt. He was born around 7:30 pm last night, June 6 (Monday). Two others guessed June 6,Continue reading “We Have a Colt!”
“Not Yet!”
No! Minnie Mae has not yet foaled. However, take a look at these two videos. She’s getting mighty restless, and Kristi (who will choose the name she likes best from your suggestions in the next . . . well . . . who knows when?) is on foal watch, as is Beauty the cat. HereContinue reading ““Not Yet!””
Guess the Date-One More Time!
This is unbelievable! Mini-Mae is still holding out on us, even though her udder is huge and she’s pouting in a corner! Kristi (age 9) has been on Mini-Mae watch, because they were sure she would deliver yesterday! (May 27). Here it is now May 29 and still no foal. So, take your best guessContinue reading “Guess the Date-One More Time!”
Mini-Mae’s Countdown
Everybody asks about Mini-Mae. It seems she has been in foal for years. Although her udder has filled, she is not interested in delivering a mini-mini-baby any time soon. She was supposed to drop her foal before Mrs. M went home to Washington. This did not happen. She is fat, fat, fat! So, when doContinue reading “Mini-Mae’s Countdown”
A Tribute to Wyatt
Read more about Horses >> A year or so ago, Ellie had some hard news. Her horse Wyatt passed away. I suggested she write about Wyatt and that might help with healing, and I would post it on the blog. When I moved Andi’s blog over to the new format, I asked Ellie if sheContinue reading “A Tribute to Wyatt”
