A colt!! Okay, I'm a Grandma! <lol>

Bondama · Postby **Bondama** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:59 am

Angel had her foal in the night, a colt, found him early this morning when I went out to feed. Got a good look at him in the daylight.....he's very long-haired right now, but appears to be a very very pale buckskin....like buttermilk even. His mane and tail, however are reddish....like strawberry blond almost. He has a white star, goodish size, bigger than a half dollar and one white rear sock. (Mom has the same sock on the same foot)

The vet was very impressed with the colt, and said he is HUGE and very correct. I thought so too, so was relieved to hear Dr. Herrero say it! He's nursing like an old pro and has absolutely NO fear. Came right up to me, and to the vet like "Who are you?" I can tell he's going to have tons of personality. Can't wait to watch him develop.

The really weird thing? When my alarm went off at 5:30 this morning, I was dreaming about the foal....and he looks just like the one in my dream. In the dream, his barn name was Erik (of all things), and I sold him for $7500. I told you it was weird! So, his barn name IS Erik now, but his registered name will be Hollywood something, haven't decided just what yet. Maybe Dreaming of Hollywood!

Pictures definitely to come. I promise! I'm just so excited, I can't tell you. After that sad mishap with the first foal, today is just the biggest thrill ever.

B

<crossposted this in horse health to respond to Madelyn's question, but also here for foal news.>

nferro9925 · Postby **nferro9925** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:47 pm

Bondama - You sound very thrilled!

Congratulations on your new addition.

henthorn · Postby **henthorn** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:40 pm

Great! Welcome to the new little stranger! If you need any help adding pictures to the forum, PM me.

clh · Postby **clh** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:17 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! You sound over the top as you should! This will be the first year we are going to foal ourselves (and I'm scared ****less to say the least). He sounds beautiful! Can't wait to see the pictures - please send them soon!!!! Nothing like new babes of any kind!!!

amanda1 · Postby **amanda1** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:21 pm

Congratulations on the new addition!!!!!

Almost a X-mas baby! Since mom's name is Angel, and you said Hollywood something......Hollywood Holiday?????

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Mood Swings · Postby **Mood Swings** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:01 am

Congratulations to you and your mare, he sounds stunning and I can't wait to see pictures

. Enjoy him and squeeze him while he is little because they sure grow fast :wink:

Bondama · Postby **Bondama** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:43 pm

amanda1- That's a fantastic idea. I checked with AQHA, however, and it's taken!!

BUT Hollywood Hollyday isn't..... I love it - it's perfect.

Pics to come!! I know how we all love them. It's just that I leave home before light in the morning, and get home after dark in the evening, and I don't want to scare the baby with the flash. So that leaves this weekend. Promise to post them Mon. or Tues.

B