Post by emsxx on Dec 29, 2007 21:26:58 GMT 1
Firstly merry Christmas to everyone from us all. It's horrible to think that both the girls wouldn't be here now if I hadn't found this site and linked through to saving them.
They are both gorgeous still and have huger than life personalities. They've both now been freeze-marked and had their passports done. And finally, we managed to get Josephine's feet done (every time the farrier has been she has made it impossible to catch her and today was no exception - it took 4 of us more than an hour but we eventually caught her and then although nervous she finally relaxed and had a much needed toe trim).
The vet came to look at my other mare and said she thought they both looked really well but the only way to find out if Josephine is pregnant is either to sedate her for a scan or palpation or do a blood test which will be unreliable as we don't know any dates. So, I'm just going to chill out and wait to see what changes, if any, happen in the spring.
They are enjoying living out 24/7 and Fleur is an absolute pig when it comes to feeding - she scoffs hay down like there's no tomorrow and when she gets her hard feed she eats half of it then steals Josephine's and then rolls on it!
Am looking forward to the spring when I can get some stables built and bring them in for some quality handling and ground work training.
Some photos from today for those who are interested - 'scuse the mud and living out look, the weather has been awful last night and this morning...
They are both gorgeous still and have huger than life personalities. They've both now been freeze-marked and had their passports done. And finally, we managed to get Josephine's feet done (every time the farrier has been she has made it impossible to catch her and today was no exception - it took 4 of us more than an hour but we eventually caught her and then although nervous she finally relaxed and had a much needed toe trim).
The vet came to look at my other mare and said she thought they both looked really well but the only way to find out if Josephine is pregnant is either to sedate her for a scan or palpation or do a blood test which will be unreliable as we don't know any dates. So, I'm just going to chill out and wait to see what changes, if any, happen in the spring.
They are enjoying living out 24/7 and Fleur is an absolute pig when it comes to feeding - she scoffs hay down like there's no tomorrow and when she gets her hard feed she eats half of it then steals Josephine's and then rolls on it!
Am looking forward to the spring when I can get some stables built and bring them in for some quality handling and ground work training.
Some photos from today for those who are interested - 'scuse the mud and living out look, the weather has been awful last night and this morning...
thanks so much for the update, 
