The calendar tells us that spring has arrived! Still a bit muddy in the paddocks but the ring is almost dry. We have been riding Lenah (Licosto/De Niro) up and down our lane during the winter on nice days since she returned from the trainers in January. We look forward to continuing her training and eventually taking lessons on her.

Some of the horses are beginning to shed. The foals are loving the warmer temperatures and the bare field. It is fun to watch them as they go through bursts of running and bucking all over the place! As they develop, it is interesting to note the differences between all three.

Dorien (De Niro/Florencio) is a very tall filly. She is the most alert of the three and took the longest time to get used to being in the barn by herself when we would take her in for a brush and to pick up her feet.

Lennox (Licosto/Benetton Dream) is in the middle of the pack when it comes to height. She did not mind at all when being separated from her friends for her grooming and handling as well as when she was put in the stall for her first time.

Fogo (Feinrich/Hampton) is the short one! She will not be tall filly but what she lacks in height she makes up for in disposition. She is super laid back and when it came to picking up her feet as a youngster she was so agreeable.

All three fillies are super friendly and will come in from the field to the paddock to visit. They all lead quietly back and forth from their paddock to the barn. They all get along well. Interestingly, the pecking order is height related with Dorien at the top! Once they shed out, it will be time for some videos 🙂

Below is a photo of Fogo at her inspection in September, 2023