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I agree about older horses. The ones I have are wonderful as well and I love how much they know.

Thanks everyone. I'm so honored to have them and they make my life happy. They have been here a short time but already they call to me when they hear me open the door to my house (barn is close) and they follow me everywhere. I think babies are beautiful but there's something so moving about an older horse who has had a long life and is sharing that maturity with you. Gee, I get misty eyed thinking about it.

I couldn't agree more and let me say what gorgeous horses you have. No wonder you are so excited to see these babies the last month just seems to drag out for me but having the nutty aunties here helps to pass the time.

Wishing you all the best for a safe and easy foaling.

Renee

I'm another one who loves the 'golden oldies' they are the best! I have several in the 20-23 range at the moment and our oldest 'home bred' will be 18 this year, and the pics below are of my two eldest enjoying their time out together in the snow - smallest is 25 and the larger girl is 29.

Bless them all!!

I'm so thrilled to see all the older horses. I get discouraged when I see so many horses changing homes over and over again to have a foal for a farm and move on. Thank you so much Ladies. You've made my day.

Diane, how awesome and what gorgeous horses!

They are fabulous Diane - and I'm sure they know it!

Diane thanks for sharing your "young" ladies, they are adorable. They are so lucky to have you I thought I was ready to come back and join in but seeing everyone's chips makes me realize how much I miss mine. Britt and Eagle were so very special to me, I miss them the most

Look to the future my friend - time will get you all back together again, I just know it!

Oh, Renee, I'm so sorry. I lost my 15 year old golden retriever and then my 14 year old golden fairly close together and it still hurts. Hugs to you.

This is nothing as exciting as what's going on in Eagle Ring Farm's thread (love those babies!!) but here is Sweetwater's Commitment. Sweetie is about 270 days. She'll be 15 in June.







Nothing going on underneath. I even crawled under her to check. I dropped my camera in the snow and forgot to wipe the lens.

Thank you Diane!

Here's Raven. She's at 285 days now. I think she looks a lot more dropped and bigger in person than in these pictures. Thoughts?

Diane,

I have almost a match to your Granada (although mine is probably taller), and she's my senior mare at 18 years old. Pic is 5 years old, but it shows almost the same view as yours:



Unfortunately, she's also my mare with laminitis issues (farrier about had her right before he quit me) and now arthritis (somewhat comfortable with supplements).

Castle Rock Miniatures said:

Awe! I just LOVE the old girls!!! A VERY pretty mare, by the way!

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Thank you. She's one of my favorites, just wish she was healthy all around. She seems fairly content and eats well, so that's pretty good.

How is your little girl progressing?

Eagle, they are all doing well! Thank you for asking.

I need some advice. My mare, Sweetie, is supposedly 330 days on April 15th but I'm wondering if I have the wrong dates? She looks ready to pop these past couple of days. Here's the pictures.







I can't get a picture of her bag. In the barn, the flash isn't working properly and outside we have too much snow to get under her but she has bagged up. She started rubbing her butt yesterday and is continuing today and her belly has really dropped as well. I can also see her pregnant belly move. It's pretty amazing. The baby in there is active!!

Just need to know if you think she looks ready or I'm panicking. Thanks!

Can you get a picture of her vulva without pulling her tail straight up and rather to the side? When you pull it straight up it can cause the vulva to look different than it actually is.....and can you express any fluid from her teats? If so what color, consitency is it and is it sticky?

Her vulva still has a way to go, any chance you could take a pic from behind to see how baby is laying? An udder pic would help a lot so see if you can come up with an idea