Instead of focusing on Abby each post, I thought it might be fun to do an entry on each member of the herd. All the horses except Abby belong to Tim, and three are currently living elsewhere - Dolly is out in Williamsport with her third foal, a filly, and Sultanna, Dolly's first foal, is at a farm in West Point for training.
Dolly's middle baby is a yearling colt named Snickerdoodle.
The light in the old barn this afternoon was dim as it was partially cloudy outside, so you cannot see his gorgeous coat color.
But you sure can here! Snickerdoodle is a registered Quarter Horse and full brother to Sultanna and Dolly's newest foal (who has not yet been named.)
(Drat! The sun went behind some clouds again!) He's the lowest in the herd hierarchy and is quiet and very approachable - he seems to like being around people.
Look at that backside - you can tell he's a Quarter Horse!
When he was foaled, Tim let my daughter, Lisa's class of 4th grade students compile a list of name suggestions. (They were very heavy on the names of candy bars and food. Go figure.) Tim chose "Snickerdoodle" or just "Snickers."
I don't know what Tim's plans are for Snickers or Sultanna. I know the newest filly belongs to the stallion's owner so I may never meet her as she is about an hour away. Snickers and Sultanna are almost perfectly matched in coloring and markings, and a gorgeous shade of gold. I would not be surprised if they end up staying with the herd!
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