Happenings at Fox Hollow

Gelding day went well. Brian, Calum and Spider were gelded. We postponed Brody's castration. He is looking wonderful -- good bone and balance, well conformed with a fabulous Mountain Pearl temperament. He continues to look more like Mountain Pearl himself than any of his other colts have. We gave Spider another look and decided that he might make an average stallion but as a gelding he should be smashing. Tough decisions but I believe we made the right ones.

Aoife will be leaving for her new home on Saturday if all goes according to plan. It was finally dry enough and warm enough to bathe her. After work last night I gave her the first bath. She was very well behaved, although she did get a little antsy toward the end. She thought I was taking way too long and I needed to finish as there was grass to eat and horses to boss around. On my end I can say that I got the top layer or two of dirt off of her so I made progress. She still has a bit of her winter coat left which makes keeping her clean more difficult.

Miss Aoife has declared herself queen of the universe this year. She has a taste for the high life. She's going to love getting lots of attention from her new human. She won't have to stand in line amongst the more common horses for anything at her new home. She is definitely one heck of a filly and should grow up to be one of the best RID mares in the world. Lovely conformation, bone and substance. We couldn't be more pleased with her.

Conor

A few days ago Conor suffered a debilitating leg injury. He was treated quickly but after observing the healing process it was determined that too much of his flesh was devitalized. His injury was so severe that he would not be servicable after his recovery. He was euthanized today.

So long Conor....

Gelding day at Fox Hollow

We have scheduled four colts to be gelded on Thursday, May 6th. They are:

Brody - Padi's Classic Brogue by Mountain Pearl out of Loguestown Classic by Annaghdown Star

Spider -- Padi's Colman Select by Mountain Pearl out of Heathercombe Cousin Rachel by Fintan Himself

Brian by Regalia Prince Arthur out of Magrathea by Ten Yard Star xx

Calum by Regalia Prince Arthur out of Incredustar by Ten Yard Star xx