2 Confirmed

 Since both Mark and I bought strawberries yesterday, we had strawberries for breakfast along with our eggs and sausage. Just Diane and I walked, Ruth is camping at Middle Grove and Joan left to drop off 5 raccoons across the river. After the walk I went out to feed and was watching the two youngest foals play in the woods.

The two older colts (these are all boys left here on the farm) were also playing with each other but stopped when the camera came out.

Later I drove in to Hanna City to pick up some cash and was pleased at how easy it was to get in and out of the car. Tomorrow I'll go grocery shopping and would have today but wasn't sure what time Dr. Hoerr would arrive so decided to just wait until tomorrow for that job. At 5:00 pm the clinic called to say he would be here in 5 or 10 minutes. Mike was sent a text then I took the golf cart up to grab Rosaleigh and Irish and right then Dr. Hoerr pulled up. These two mares and their foals were taken into the stall barn and their ultrasounds were done. Irish was first and we are pleased to announce Irish was bred to Valiant and is due May 10th, 2024

Rosaleigh was next, she was bred to Evan and was also confirmed in foal. Rosaleigh is due April 26th, 2024. 

Her colt made quite an impression on Dr. Hoerr. He really is spectacular. 

The last horse for today was Titus, Indy's 2022 colt by Evan. Well he sedated pretty quickly.

It was when he was in position for the gelding that the complication came.

The inguinal hernia has not repaired itself. This is more complicated than just a simple gelding. Dr. Hoerr felt it would be best to do this one at the clinic. So for the 4th time this colt got a reprieve. I'll call the clinic and figure out when they can take him for that then just have to drive him there. Mike had the stock trailer hooked up to his truck so Blueberry was loaded into the front while Valeria and Tessa were loaded into the back. Those 3 left for Middle Grove. It was too late to take 2 trips tonight so Irish and Rosaleigh were put back in their paddock. Hopefully they can go out tomorrow. Titus was still snoring away. I went down to the house to ask Mark if he would help move him once he was awake and he agreed. The monitor was put on and it wasn't too much later that we heard him get up.  Mark led him out then went to the house to pick up his car so he could take care of the 5th wheel tanks. I grabbed a wheel barrow and got the stalls cleaned up.  I was pleased that this is a job that I can do. I don't have to bend at all, just scoop and dump. My guests coming in for 2 days have not yet arrived. These are the people that would only book if I didn't have dogs. The family was notified that all dogs must stay home tomorrow.  Speaking of dogs, Sarah and Nolan's Cavapoo Willow had her puppies. There are 2 available. 

If interested in one of these adorable teddybear puppies just click HERE for more information.