This message is from: sam Stanley <barefootfj...@yahoo.com>
I would like to add to the Stella report ;) Sue G was kind enough to allow me to take Stella to my farm for the rest of her time on this earth. This mare is truly a star. She was bred and due in the fall when I picked her up 2 summers ago. Not only did she have a youngster at her side weaning, she was HUGE. I recall having doubts about her width fitting in my 2 horse straight load. That was July 2008, in August and Sept she helped little kids and challenged adults learn about basic horsemanship skills in social settings with dignity and grace. In October she gave birth to a small but perfect filly. Both baby and Stella are happy and healthy. My vet did have concerns that her body had carried enough foals, the rigging' is hanging a tad low these days ;) I assured him that it had been her last. At that point he strongly recommended against any further breeding for her sake. The registry has 9 of her foals listed, I know of a few more still unregistered, I think 4 including Eirna her last. Sue G. could confirm that.. So, that leaves her at probably 13 foals, the last 2 her early twenties. I do feel if she had continued to work in those last few pregnancies as she did through all the earlier ones, gravity may not have gotten the better of her physically. NOT to say I would have bred her, she has contributed enough to the North American fjord population! Just that she may not have stretched quite so much. But after that many, who knows. Today she is still a star as a therapy horse, a childs school pony, and my driving instructor. I anticipate with light work and good condition she will stay productive and happy untill she is laid to rest out back, with any luck well into her thirties. I am honored to have Stella here with us and thank Sue every chance I get! Sam Stanley Barefoot Farm Amesbury Ma. ________________________________ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
