This message is from: "Arthur Rivoire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet, Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 Tel:(902) 386-2304 Hello from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia ----
> LOL.... I mentioned this to my vet last week, and he said a lot of > people believe this, but really your best guess of what the baby > will turn out like is what both mom & dad are like. The rest (in his > opinion) is just pure speculation! Still, knowing this old rule, I > DO look extra close at the little ones at these stages.... <g> On the subject of judging a foal at 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months, old rules that have stood the test of time are generally worthwhile. --- This formula is not foolproof, of course, but I've found is it's a sound formula for judging the best foals. It's the average ones that can sometime fool you, either turning out not as good as you judged them at birth, or better than you judged them at birth. --- The really spectacular, top of the line foals show themselves right from the beginning. You know they've got that "something special". --- The ones you're not so sure about can turn out really nice as well, but they usually but not as good as the best foals. > Congratulations on your lovely foals. I'm sorry you're getting out > of the breeding business, but understand the time consumption, and > all that goes into breeding. It isn't really a question of time. It's more the stress of breeding mares, and particularly having the same mares so many years that they become part of your family, and your life. I've found for the last three or four years that I'm more nervous than ever about something going terribly wrong and losing one of our dear mares. Two years ago, I was really upset about it, and kept putting off getting the mares bred back until it became so late that I realized I just didn't want to do it, so didn't. We had no foals in 2001. --- I can't tell you how relieved I am that Holly and Stine have both come through the foaling without problems. Now, if we can just get Maryke safely foaled out, we'll count ourselves lucky, and quit while we're ahead. > Though I haven't always agreed with EVERYTHING you've said, I've > always enjoyed reading your opinions, and agree with much of your > philosophy. And what I haven't agreed with, well, I enjoy discussing > opposing viewpoints. Thanks, Pamela. I also have enjoyed your opinions. Thanks for your comments regarding my promotion of Fjords. For me, it's easy to promote Fjordhorses because I love them and believe in their abilities. BDF TITAN - Day 2 1/2 in the life of this extraordinary colt. --- We put he and Stine out in the Mares & Foals pasture with Holly and "Timmy" (BDF Timberline), and with Maryke. This colt continues to amaze us. Right from the beginning, he's been extraordinarily bold. He doesn't stick with his mother at all. He goes off and explores everything, and she has to rush after him. -- When he's not galloping, he's agressively nursing. - Stine is thirsty and ravenous all the time. We'll have to watch her carefully for weight. -- There's a run-in shed in the field, and at 2 days of age, Titan disappears behind it well away from his mother. She's beside herself trying to keep up with him. --- This morning I had them out for awhile until the blackflies became too bad. When I called Stine in, Titan came trotting up sweaty and all covered with mud. -- This colt is exactly like a hyper-active kid. --- I took a role of pictures this evening, and if I can figure out how to get them on our website, I'll do it and you all can see why we're so impressed with this colt. -- The length of leg is astounding. Best, Carol Rivoire
