Bella's X-rays came back looking better than expected. There's mild laminitidis in the front legs, no rotation or other changes to the hoof bone. The farrier corrected the hoofs - shortened the tips, which changed the way Bella centers her mass. She is feeling better already. She doesn't need any medication and is free to walk around with the other girls as she pleases, nipping on old grass as she goes.
Tonight, quarter past midnight, Gwyddelfynyd Evening Song gave birth to the first foal of the year. It's a healthy skewbald colt, sired by Knock Fortune Maker. Fortune is turning 24 in two months but he is still going strong! The birth was over quickly and without any complication, Song is an excellent mare and mother. The colt's name was picked by Helen Coxon: Plamp Fortune Firesong. Helen remembers I have memory issues and came up with a name that is both beautiful and also contains references to both parents, haha. Thank you, Helen!
Today, the veterinarians came to take X-rays of Bella's hoofs. We bought Bella from her owners knowing she was fighting off light laminitis. We took the X-rays so that our farrier can consult the pictures before fixing the hoofs. Bella was very patient and sweet the whole time, lifting her legs like a doll. I'm very grateful for the veterinary services of MvDr Ott, whose great team works 24/7. How many times did they arrive to help with difficult foalings in the middle of the night... Thank you!
We sold this little girl in 2022 and we bought her back last week .
Bella is very small - just 90 cm. It was the reason why we sent her to her new home four years ago. Bella is registered with mother stud book (SPSBS) .
It is quite complicated and expensive import ponies from UK after Brexit.
We are really happy getting her back home.
Thanks a lot to her previous owners.
We built a second shelter for the ponies. It's attached to the original stable where there is hay and where ponies go hide from the wind.
In the new stable there are 2 boxes with heated flooring, in case of extreme cold or sickness.
It's currently being enjoyed by our beloved granny Horninglow Jasmine and the pregnant Gwyddelfynydd Evening Song.
