We have had four more foals over June and July! First to arrive in June, a little unexpectedly, was Ernie, a very gangly legged foal, who looks like he's wearing stockings! Then in mid June we had another colt arrive, followed by to fillys in July. These threes guys have yet to be named as we have been so busy elsewhere!
We said goodbye to Basil, a yearling colt from the main herd of horses last week. He's been packed off to Derbyshire, along with Ruby, a foal who was hand reared by the World Horse Welfare after being abandoned by her mother last summer, to help the wildlife trust manage their sites up there. He had a big week, being castrated first thing Monday morning, then being introduced to Ruby Monday afternoon. Then after a few days getting to know each other they went off on Thursday, leaving us the afternoon to prepare for Friday. Friday was a massive horse moving feat! We moved four geldings from the main breeding herd, onto Verralls Fen. They have been kept separated from the small herd that's already there for the time being so they can get to know each other without actually being able to touch.
Ewan, our ex-dominant bull had been lame for the last few weeks. We had the vet examine him and, as we were fearing the worst, we were delighted to hear that all he needs is time to make a full recovery! The old boy still has life in him yet!
