Raven's Thread: Updated video at 1 month page 78

[StarRidgeAcres]

I'm so proud of Raven! She's balancing on 3 legs so he can get to the milk bar!lol I couldn't ask for a better momma...and she's a maiden.

:wub

 

[AnnaC]

Oh many many congratulations to everyone!! What a beautiful little boy!!

I think this special boy and his Momma were both very lucky to be in the capable hands of Heather and co!

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

I think this special boy and his Momma were both very lucky to be in the capable hands of Heather and co!

Anna, I could not agree more!

 

[AnnaC]

Oh the little fella has got himself cast, silly boy! Hope someone notices and helps him soon, dont want him to put all his strength into struggling to get sorted - although, like most foals, I expect he will soon get himself 'free', bless him. Raven is being brilliant, so attentive!

 

[bannerminis]

I am soooo glad that the little guy is ok. He is sleeping now. Cant wait to see him bouncing around.

Renee hope you are feeling better. I had it earlier in the week and it kinda hit me again yesterday and I found myself really tired which is why I wasnt posting. I had the ladies up but just didnt feel 100% . So make sure you take care of yourself.

 

[Becky]

He's up! He's nursing - he looks great this morning.

 

[bannerminis]

Isnt he just gorgeous. He has had a couple of runs. So full of attitude already, sweet boy

 

[weerunner]

Yes, I am so glad to see him rolling around in the hay this morning and then he popped up and ran to mom for a drink. Splendid job was done by heather and her crew of pros. Congratulations on a gorgeous fine little colt Parmela. Well done all, you all deserve high praises.

 

[Connie P]

Looked in at the sweet baby this morning and he is bouncing around and playing. Raven is a really good mommy! Congratulations again Parmela.

Heather, you and your crew do a fabulous job!

 

[cassie]

Wow I had alot to catch ip on lol massive congratulations to you all!!!! You must be thrilled glad your gorgeous little man pulled through so well! Great wok heather n Shannon!! You guys are awesome! Would love to see some new piccies if we could please?

 

[Charlotte]

So good to see him up and bopping around and doing normal foal stuff. I love those little ears going back and forth as he checks out his world. And Raven is such a good mommy mare.

Again, congratulations to all!

 

[Jill]

Congrats on your handsome new boy

 

[Eagle]

The little cutie is resting with his proud mummy standing over

 

[2minis4us]

HOORAH !!!! I just woke up and came right to the computer to see how he was doing..... and so happy to hear he is fine

I can't get a connection to the webcam right now.

 

[little lady]

Congrats on your lil fella!

He is just precious.

 

[targetsmom]

Congrats on your adorable little boy Parmela!! I missed the birth, but tuned in last night when the cam was off and got the news here. It is so good to see him bouncing around this morning.

 

[MeganH]

Congratulations again, Parmela! I am watching WONDERFUL Mommy Raven stand over her little man. He is just so handsome and JUST what you wanted! Heather and Shannon did such a good job!

 

[2minis4us]

OMG !!! He is so cute I can't stand it. Congrats Parmela

 

[a mini dream come true]

Parmela, he is so precious. Congratualtions.

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Thank you all so very much!

I'm still in shock.

I had hoped the Raven x Velvet cross would be a good one, but when you have a maiden you just never know. A parent can be from great stock and be a successful show horse themselves, but they just can't reproduce to that level. So I worried... about if she could physically do it, mentally do it (because even though we joke about it, she really is pretty much of a princess and a baby) and then would the result be a combination of the best of both parents??? I guess I must have had some good karma around me because I think she can do it!!

I obviously haven't seem him in person, but from the cam he looks to have a beautiful head (Raven's contribution), WAY longer neck than I expected (Velvet's contribution) and his legs are do darn long and fine boned (I'm guess that's from both of them - the tiny from Raven, the length from Velvet). When I talked to Wade about this breeding January, I said "I want another Raven, just finer boned." He said he thought Velvet could do it and I guess he was right!! SO bummed Velvet is gone because I would def repeat this if I could. During one of our calls, I asked Heather to be thinking about who I should breed her to next (since she sees so many different horses than I do) and her immediate response was "I'd repeat this one!" Bummer, I wish I could.

Here's to hoping his legs straighten out as he gets a few days on him. If they do, I think I'm going to be EXTREMELY pleased!