Missy has started our 2008 foaling season off right. She was due on March 22and went two days early delivering a gorgeous tovero pinto filly on March 20th at a bit before 2 a.m.
Missy a sorrel (overo bred) American Eagle daughter (Eagle is in Australia – I have a sister and his dam) was a trade worked out with a good friend, Penny Radulovich (www.radulovichfarms.com). I had Dena, an appy and no appy stallions. Penny had Missy, a pinto bred mare and she breeds appys! I also LOVE American Eagle, his sire and dam and the whole darn line while Penny owns Dena’s grandsire, Luke and had Luke’s sire, Tiny Tim up until he passed in 2006. So it seemed like a great trade for both of us!
Right now though – I think I’m ahead with the bonus baby!
Missy was bred to Skylar (FMG Sklyar Blue) and between the two of them a big Wow on color!!
Foaling was textbook perfect – we did the usual check and foaling treatment (nolvason stump, dry off, check placenta, check sex, Foal Response, deworm mom, blanket and watch for nursing and meconoium to pass).
Missy was given a warm mash with a bit of banamine for cramps and the mother/daughter were left alone to bond. So far the foal’s first four days have been uneventful and relaxing - we’ve just been enjoying watching her mature.
Now to think of a name!
