[ROLEPLAY ] Preparing for a foal show! with #048 #052 #061 #062

Preparing for a foal show!

 

This is a picture I took this morning while I finalized plans for the foal show on Sunday with the CHBC, or the Campion horse breed club. It's exciting as someone who just produced their first foal crop to be able to share them with you all, and I'm so glad and lucky that you all enjoy them as much as I do.

 

But I regret to say I haven't introduced you to these foals yet, or their mothers! Or Dad, but he'll come in a later post I promise.

From left to right we have

BW AINT NO SUNSHINE #048

[ foal ] BW HAUSOFRISINGSUN #061

[ foal ] BW GOODMORNING USA #062

BW BYBYMSAMERICANPIE #052

 

They were gorgeous this morning, running as a group like they do in the pasture while I took some calls. I managed to slip this photo as they were all trotting past, though there were lots more that I could have used as well. It's magical, the sound of these horses in any environment. But I think the point is more proven when they're on sound in an arena alone in the early morning, the heavy steps and the constant chatter between them are heart-warming.

I could say the same for any encounter with them though, I know for a fact this experience of raising my first foals ever has been a challenge but so rewarding. But the warmth I feel watching the babies be confident and happy is enough to make it all worth it, to make the sleepless nights and early mornings a good thing instead of an inevitable toll.

 

The one shock from this morning I should say was just how fast the two foals got, they're very new to the world but #062 especially shows promise of being the fastest foal I have ever heard of. He eclipsed his mother #052 several times when I brought them into the ring, this kind of childish tenacity might make him a good jumper in the future. He has big movement and a naturally large stride that's ideal, especially in the hunter ring from what my friend andi Jo said.

But that may just be a trick of my eye, #061 is a very good mover as well, and despite her loud markings is already so solid in temperament that it wouldn't surprise me if she makes a good western horse or trail horse one day.

 

I'm excited about the foal show, I'm excited for the future of this breed, and more so I'm excited for more times like this, hopefully with more people able to experience the joy that these horses bring.

Hope to see you all there at 12 pm SLT on Sunday at the Evergarden indoor, I know I'll be there!

 

signed off,

Crowe x

Done