Our neighbours mare produced this gorgeous clydesdale colt yesterday, he's absolutely cracking, big and strong but was ever so slightly thick yesterday, not getting the hang of sucking at all. Chris, Nova and Alison all had other commitments today so we offered to babysit and finally got him suckling properly at lunchtime. Once he got the idea he was unstoppable!!
The mare has been fabulous, very canny and easy to do. She was a bit of an eye opener for us as compared to our little blood mares this girl is like a dairy cow. The minute the foal is one teat she runs milk from the other!
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I adore draft horses - what a lovely foal and nice that you were able to help out!
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