First baby of the season!

And no she's not a corn! I woke up this morning to this lovely little filly poking around. She was born sometime between 10pm and 5am this morning. Mom is a pro at this, so the delivery went well for the most part. She's a pretty big girl, so she tore mom a little bit, but nothing the vet can't stitch up. She's a little earlier than expected (by about 2 weeks), but perfect in every way! Just thought I'd share with everyone.

Awww...

So cute!!! Congrats!

I'd say she's big! She doesn't look like a brand new baby! Just gorgeous!

Are they Arabians?

Awww. How cute, and beautiful. I love her. (or any animal for that matter.) Shes going to be one beautiful horse.

Traci1 said:

I'd say she's big! She doesn't look like a brand new baby! Just gorgeous!

Are they Arabians?

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Yes they are Arabians. We were amazed at how big she was. We thought she'd be smaller since mom is only 14.2 and dad is only 14.3. Looks like we were wrong. Poor Mama! But she's beaming with pride. Papa has been whinnying all day across the pasture to her too. She's got the entire barn a-flutter.

I'm guessing she was born pretty early in the night, because she was already up and moving pretty well, dried off, and eating like a pig.

Jynx said:

Yes they are Arabians...

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I thought so, I used to work with Arabians when I was a lot younger...they sure do have a certain look that appeals to me. I even got to take some youngsters in the ring a few times. (in-hand) Do you show any of your horses?

Congratulations! That's way cool

Every year. Papa is a National Champion a few times over. We stand 3 champion stallions Ibn Sadar Shamus, TG Azbask (Sadar's son), and Desert Tempest.

Here is the filly's father, DT (Tempest) at the Tri-City Finals in '04.

Oh how cute! I absolutely adore horses. Its just never been in my cards to ever own one.

Sob-story: We're currently trying to save up some money at the moment to hopefully purchase part of the field adjacent to our property (between us and the subdividsion) that's owned by a realty company before they decide to give us neighbors we don't want. Maybe then it'll be feasible.

Arabians ARE pretty, but I've never had good experiences with them. =(

A family member owns some in Montana and they've got the worst attitude of any horse I've ever known. Nothing like reaching over the fence trying to bite me when I'm petting an old ranch horse. "Like pay attention to me, you Stupid Human. *I* am more important and you shall treat me like royalty". Nah, don't do well with animals as smart as me.

WoW, he is gorgeous!

Taceas said:

Nah, don't do well with animals as smart as me.

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See I'm the exact opposite of you Misty. That's what attracted me to Arabians in the first place. I can push a Quarter Horse around and treat it like a floormat, but the second I try to fight with an Arabian, they fight back. I love it. With Arabs, you need to develope more of a mutual partnership. It can't be merely trainer/rider and horse must listen. Then again, I enjoy a challenge.

Thanks Traci He's a ham. That's actually my Mom's pride and joy. I love his color, but I'm partial to my boy Sadar. I'm also waiting a few more mares to drop, so I'll probably post them as soon as they do. This mare and 2 others are the only broodmares of ours that we bred DT to this year. He was studded out mostly. The majority of them are TG's as this is his first year breeding, and we have HUGE expectations of him. Sadar is expecting 4 foals.

This is Sadar (top) and TG (bottom). TG has been going crazy on the circuit and has 3 titles right now at only 4.

I can see why TG is so hot right now, absolutely gorgeous!
Congrats on the filly as well. Nothing as sweet as a newborn.
I am partial to the Arabians also. They just have an air about them that sets them apart from any other breed. I bought myself a beautiful little mare for my 30th Birthday, and had one awesome filly out of her. Unfortunately is wasn't in the cards for me to keep them and I had to sell the filly before moving out here and the mare a couple years later. I sure miss watching them float across the pasture.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful horses.

What a beautiful baby girl! Congrats!


hana

Jynx said:

I can push a Quarter Horse around and treat it like a floormat, but the second I try to fight with an Arabian, they fight back. I love it. With Arabs, you need to develope more of a mutual partnership. It can't be merely trainer/rider and horse must listen. Then again, I enjoy a challenge.

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Beautiful animals!
That's why I love my mustang, he's right in the middle. Definatley smart, smart enough to know that all that crazy bluff and excitedness is a waste of energy. His respect has to be earned, and in the saddle his stubborness is challenging, but much like an Arabian... once you've worked out the bond they are amazing. I think Arabians are one of the most beautiful horses around, but I just don't have the energy to keep up with them. Everything is an event, they are so dramatic... I can watch them for hours. However, as for riding I'll stick my my wild man, smart as they come, but not out to prove it to the innocent bystander. LOL.
I guess he's a good INTJ horse, he's smart, honest, unemotional, and just plain makes sense even when he is stubborn.
I feel bad for the Arabian that shares the pasture with my two, he sooo wants a job and his mommy never visits him. He is an absolute pest, but only because he is bored to death. I'd offer to ride him, but like I said, I'm too laid back of a person for that. At least he has his horsey friends.