So… We see Scarlett’s pH dropping and get her stall all ready. She is eating hay. So Kristel says, “I need to tell Kristi her pH has dropped to 6.2.” okay. Fine. I head for the RV and Kristel stops me. “You have to watch her.” I stop. “What? Watch her eat?” “No. Watch forContinue reading “Foal Watch”
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A Respite
In case you don’t know what a respite is, it means a break, a rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. It’s been a very long week on the Ross ranch. We were sure Jewels was going to foal a couple of days before the earliest guess of March 20 (three people guessed thatContinue reading “A Respite”
Foal Colors Guessing Giveaway
There are three fun giveaways in March/April. First of all, there is no guessing game for Scarlett’s foal. Scarlett is 100% sorrel, and the sire is 100% cremello. Scarlett will foal a 100% palomino. (Scroll down for the color contest.) The Foal: “TAFFY” COLORING: 100% Palomino Jewels’s Foal: COLOR GUESSING CONTEST There are four possibilitiesContinue reading “Foal Colors Guessing Giveaway”
Guess the Foaling Dates
Guess the foal’s coloring is posting tomorrow. You’ll soon see a link. Two Winners! Why two winners? Because we have two mares due within a week of each other. You may guess Scarlett’s foaling date or Jewels’s foaling date. Or you may enter twice with a guess for each one (please label each entry clearlyContinue reading “Guess the Foaling Dates”
Colton Update
Colton is 8 months old. It’s been a while since I did an update on our favorite little mini-colt. A lot of things have happened in his life, a couple being life experiences he would not choose if he didn’t have to. The first one is being weaned. We covered that issue in the lastContinue reading “Colton Update”
Time for Colton to Be Weaned
See all of Colton’s birth and growing-up posts right here >> Colton is six and a half months old, so guess what? It’s time for him to be weaned. He is SO not happy about this idea and spent a lot of time whinnying and running around his separate paddock today. Minnie Mae was notContinue reading “Time for Colton to Be Weaned”
Colton: Three Months Old
A fan asked for a “Colton” colt update, and the request was perfect timing. I just got a couple of new videos (which I combined below) and pictures! So, let the update begin. At three months old, Colton has very good manners. He leads and even lifts his feet so he will learn to beContinue reading “Colton: Three Months Old”
Colton Grows Up!
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!”
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!”