Sandy & Izadora

I over slept this morning, didn't have time to drink a cup of coffee or read the paper if I wanted to be at the walk in time. I actually made it with a few minutes to spare and was able to drop off a box for Joan to take to Haiti when they leave. We had a great walk today even in the mud. Yesterday and last night the rain was falling pretty steady and there has not been any sunshine to help dry up the ever present mud.
Rachel helped me get Sandy covered by Raven and once done Raven had to be taken over to Izadora's paddock to check her out. She is either in or coming in, she didn't kick, squeal or move away. We will plan on getting her covered tomorrow as Sandy won't need to be done for 48 hours.
Sandy was covered yesterday but Raven had not been used since he covered Kesha's mare so the yesterday's cover is considered a clean out. Anyone that is managing a breeding farm would realize to not follow the 48 hour rule if the stallion has not been used in the recent days. The first picture is of Sandy's filly from 2008 Rachel named Bella (sold) and below that is Sandy's 2009 colt named Raven's Shadow. They are like 2 peas in a pod. Both pictures were taken the day of their birth. This is real proof that Raven throws WAY more of himself then the mare! We are so proud of Raven.

The colt is such a little stud. He threatened Heidi this morning on our walk. He was protecting his mom. At least He thought so!