Friday, March 20, 2009

New Addition To The Family!

Signs of Spring! Today is the first day of Spring and Beauma had her foal this morning!! We had moved her in another lot and stall waiting the birth of the new foal. She had been in there for a few weeks now, but in the night she had gotten out and got back in the pasture where she stayed before. Luckily no other horses where in there. My sister was picking Andrew up to take him to school this morning. As they were leaving, they called to say that Beauma was out and back in the pasture. So I got dressed and when I got out there she stood up! When she stood up the colt was hanging out. It's head was sticking out!!! I was sooooo excited! I ran back in to get the video camera and phone! I guess she just wanted to have her colt where she was comfortable and what was familiar to her!

All went well and she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl at 7:47am this morning! Her name is "Saphira" Richard had picked that name out when we bred her. He got the name from the movie "Eragon" "Saphira" is the name of the dragon in the movie!

So here is my new "Grandbaby!"









Mother and baby are doing great! Expect to see lots of photos and videos to come!
Kristie









26 comments:

Ann J said...

Oh !! How wonderful!! All baby animals are such a delight, but there is something special about a new foal!! All those gangly long legs and beautiful brown eyes - I do envy you!! Well done to Mum too, she certainly knew where she wanted to be!.....Luv AJ

Kelly Ann said...

Yeah...I love baby animals...but G'mom that baby needs a quilt.

Norma said...

My grand daughter would be your new "best friend"! LOL She loves horses and anything to do with them.

How wonderful to see a horse you love give birth. Congratulations! (and I agree with Kelly Ann, every grandma needs to make a quilt for her grandbaby....LOL)

Anonymous said...

Congrats!!!! I can't wait to see her walking around!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! How EXCITING! So many times they have them in the middle of the night by themselves, you walk out the next morning and SURPRISE :o) Glad you were there!

BlueRidge Boomer said...

Congratulations.......is a pink baby quilt in the making???!!

Enjoy....LindaMay

Amelia said...

Oh that baby is so cute...but what can you expect she has a beautiful mother...and I suppose Mr. Daddy is a handsome stud too.

We want to see pictures of her growth in the coming months.

Have a wonderful weekend.

QuiltedSimple said...

Whoo HOOO! Congrats - she is beautiful
Kris

Bethany said...

Oh Kristie..She's adorable. I love her. I'm so glad both Mom and baby are doing wonderful.

Chocolate Cat said...

Congratulations and welcome to Saphira!

Babs said...

She's a beauty! Congrats!

Julia said...

Oh! How wonderful Kristie, she's beautiful!...
Julia ♥

Belvie said...

Congrats on that 4-legged addition to the family!

Tazzie said...

How very exciting for you and the new Mum! She is just adorable, and doesn't Mum look so proud!
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)

Lurline said...

One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen - look forward to seeing more of Mum and Baby!
Hugs - Lurline♥

RebeccaMom said...

baby animals are my favorite part of spring! I stopped by from the one project a month list, just checking out a couple of projects and looking for inspiration. You have a gorgeous quilt on the next post too :) Have a great day!

Yvette said...

How adorable! I am so glad everything went well. Congratulations!!!!!

KyQuiltlady said...

Congratulations!!! I am glad all went well and you got to be there with her. They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Narelle said...

Oh Kristie, that is soooo beautiful... look forward to more photos.

Donna said...

Kristi, that's fantastic! Awwwwe the joys of having a farm. Looking forward to the pics.

Shelly said...

Being a "city" girl-that is awesome! I am anxiously awaiting to see what the new puppies look like! A bit smaller than this baby I am sure!

BitnByAQuiltingBug said...

Congrats! She's beautiful!

Ruth's Place said...

She is adorable!!

Sandi said...

She is perfect :) Congrats and enjoy. Hope you are feeling better.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your new baby.

Jacky O said...

Finally!! Congrats on the new arrival! She is so cute!