Snickas

[Ryan]

is she rolling heaps ?

[Holly]

I thinks she's looking close too. 0- 10 days is my guess. Prayers for a healthy foal! Keep us updated!!

[Carly Rae]

I haven't seen any rolling, although when I went to see her this morning she had dirt all over her as though she had been a lot.

Shes not much of a roller, and generally if she lays down its only on one side and she just has a bit of dirt on one side, however this morning she had dirt all over her, in her mane, and on both sides like she had had a good roll... or ten. 

Yesterday I 'foal proofed' the pens so its fully safe for a little inquisitive baby. I'm getting excited, Snickas on the other hand doesn't seem so excited, she's been such a grump lately.

[Carly Rae]

I really hope shes that close! 

[Ryan]

Sounds as though she is getting close. 

[Carly Rae]

My fingers are crossed! 

[dcwolcott]

Rolling is a positive sign....she's trying to line that little one up!  Keep us posted, as there is not long to wait now!   

[Carly Rae]

Here she is this morning 

[Ryan]

Shes looking good Carly , I dont think that little one is quite lined up just yet , but a few good rolls will help so continue to watch her like a hawk

[Carly Rae]

I'm eager to get back home!
I just presented my first oral for the day, now I have to present my 15 minute Ancient history then I'll be on my way home to see her! 

[Ryan]

Good Luck with your presentations at school

[Carly Rae]

Thanks Ryan. I got an A on my English oral, still waiting for my Ancient marks 

Here is Miss Nick this morning 

[Ryan]

Her udder is continuing to fill. Keep watching her as I really dont think you have long at all to go

Seeing as though your staying home for the weekend , I hope she rewards you with a healthy foal.

Im home all weekend so If you need me text me

Good Luck 

[Carly Rae]

******GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!***********

So this morning we woke up at 5am to leave for our holiday it was still almost fully dark . We looked out and Snickas was still standing.

Then about half hour later my pop came up and said "You know yous have another horse out here"

We ran out, and there stood Snickas and her newborn chestnut pinto filly!
Shes exactly what I wanted! And for our very last foal I couldnt be happier!
Shes been suckling all morning without a problem, and done her first poo. Shes running around like a little maniac, very active little baby! Mumma is happy, healthy and eating, and very protective of her baby. 

I haven't thought of a name yet though.

We have just left for our holiday, i really didnt want to leave but my accommodation has been paid for ect.

But not to worry, my nan and uncle will watch them like a hawk, Tenae is going to visit every afternoon and give Snickas and baby some love for me. And If anything goes wrong, our neighbour is willing to help if they need, he breeds race horses for a living and would know more about mares and foals more than I ever will.  Im going to get daily updates and photos from Tenae, And before I know it Ill be home to spend my whole 2 weeks school holidays with them!

I really want to post photos but I am on my phone and it won't let me. Does anyone have an email adress I can send a few photos to so yous can post them for me?

[Carly Rae]

Ill try this, see if it works