Whoo hoo! Look at that belly! Yes, that is an in-foal Sultanna.
So, why haven't I said much about her pregnancy? Because late last fall I'd seen her squealing at Trouble, snaking her neck at him, and then turning and presenting her backside to him - signs of a mare in heat. I'd figured that the breeding had not taken and that she was an open mare again. (That had happened in 2021 when she was bred, too.)
Sultanna is a big-boned mare and although I'd had thoughts that she'd really "wintered well," I had written off pregnancy in my mind and thought she was simply putting on weight. But yesterday that belly line was unmistakable and a text toTim confirmed what I suspected.
Yes, Sultanna is in foal after all. She is due in early April and I am thrilled.
We're gonna have a baby!
YAY! Woo Hoo! Congrats Sultanna and Trouble!
ReplyDeleteWell, Trouble was a gelding. And her uncle. But she sure did think he was handsome! :)
DeleteOh, lol. Clearly I should refrain from writing comments until I've been up for longer than 15 minutes! 😂 How did I not remember Trouble was gelding 🤦♀️
DeleteI hope Tim can stay in town for this one! It's coming up quick! Yay!!
ReplyDeleteThat crossed my mind, too! LOL
ReplyDeletePrayers that all goes well with this one.
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