Twins

Rick · Postby **Rick** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:00 pm

Come on Joy foaled out twins today. I am not sure whether I shold be happy or sad. So far, both are doing OK. Faher is Farerra.

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Bondama · Postby **Bondama** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:57 am

Very nice! Congratulations! Man, I can't believe that mare is letting the dog hang out! She must be pretty laid back. Keep us posted on the twins' progress....maybe you could name them after famous twins! What are their sexes?

Rick · Postby **Rick** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:59 am

The bigger one is a colt and the smaller one is a filly.

Sysonby · Postby **Sysonby** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:18 am

What happened to the filly's hip? It looks like an owie...

I can't think of any famous racing twins but Spectacular Bid's 2nd dam was a twin. Both of those twin fillies made it to the track and earned a fair amount in those days.

Rick · Postby **Rick** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:10 am

Good eyes, She has an abrasion that occured when she lost her balance and hit the side of the wall.

briarhalo · Postby **briarhalo** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:19 am

Poor mom, they will certainly keep her busy.....lol. Hope all went ok with the delivery! Were you there? Just out of curiosity, did you know there was another one?? Congrats on the new arrivals!

Skipitgirl · Postby **Skipitgirl** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:38 pm

They actually look great for twins! My friends mare had twins at 362 days and they didnt look anywhere near that good! The colt ended up dying 2 days later and the filly is now 3 and is just 14.2. I wish you the best of luck!

TorontosMom · Postby **TorontosMom** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:53 am

Thats so cool..congrats...What are the chances

Rick · Postby **Rick** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 2:38 pm

Their immunoglobins are normal and they are eating up a storm. They appear to be getting stronger. The vet thinks they are going to make it. I am still cautiously optimistic since he missed the twins.

Riskaverse · Postby **Riskaverse** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 6:13 pm

Oh they're so cute

Glad to hear they're doing well so far and best of luck with them for the future!!!!

nferro9925 · Postby **nferro9925** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:27 am

Rick, they are very nice looking and not so small for twins!
Mom must be tired!!

Good luck with them both.

Ruffian · Postby **Ruffian** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:10 pm

Rick, how was the foaling? I have always been curious on how a mare would actually foal twins

Especially as they look pretty good sized! How old are they now?

:?:

Rick · Postby **Rick** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:00 pm

Joy foaled out unattended without any problems. Foals are now 4 days old.

reenci · Postby **reenci** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:24 pm

best of luck as the odds are against twins as race horses...but one never knows.....just how did the "vet" miss twins.....?? does the mare"s family have a history of this ?

Gerry · Postby **Gerry** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:22 am

Congrats on both of them. Wow that must have been a shocker for you? Did you know she was carrying twins.

I have a mare who is a 1/2 sister to twins..named Penny One and Penny Two..cant remember if they raced but they both produced nice runners