Wednesday 8 June 2016

Foaling outside and weaning late

Well after deciding to wean later than most people and getting some unapproving remarks. I would like to share my experiences. It's not for everyone but it was our choice.

Foaling inside or out?
With Calli it was a differcult choice. She has ROA and stresses easy in the stable yet settles outside.
I was told all sorts from you will lose the foal. You wouldn't be able to control the situation.
It's not normal practice.
Yet wild mares foal outside all the time. It is more natural for them.
Now with hearing all of this it had me worried but we had a massive enclosed shelter which was open for Calli to use. But she had the option of the field as well.

Was it successful?
Yes, yes it was. Calli could pace and roll naturally. She was not stressed in the slightest.

What are the benefits?
More space but shelter for mare if required.
More natural
Mare settled a lot easier

Will I do it again?
Yes I will!

Leaving weaning later or 6 months?
I have now seen both and chose to wean late. Arna learnt more from her mother and was less fazed.

Was it successful?
Yes it was. So much so mare and foal did not stress and we're fairly happy to part ways.
Calli can be quite a stressful mare and anything to help I will do and it worked tremendously.
Arna stayed with my friends pony whilst Calli went back into the herd which was a great distraction.

What are the benefits?
Less stressful situation
Foal learns more from the mother

Would I do it again?
I think I will from now on seeing it for myself and knowing how much they both benefited from it.

What was the vets opinion?
Our vet was very happy with how we dealed with everything and loved (and surprised) with our foaling kit that we had everything but a resuscitator. She loved how strong baby was from Calli being able to walk her around and strengthen her baby.

Obviously every horse is different but the key is knowing your horses and knowing what works best. Don't conform to everyone else's opinions do what's best for your horses! Don't be pressured into what everyone else does.

Thursday 14 April 2016

KCA Calliana 1st birthday and weaning

It's hard to believe a whole year has gone by since this wonderful filly came into our lives.
We feel so blessed having her in our lives and look forward to many adventures.
She has been weaned just short of a week ago. It worked rather successfully.
As you can gather she was spoilt slightly to a new grown up headcollar & lead rope,  some horse muffins, and a limit.
Neither were particularly stressed. Mum loaded straight on trailer and travelled to our other yard, while baby stayed at current yard with a friends pony until mums milk dries up.
I think we would definitely do this again. It really worked well.

Wednesday 2 December 2015

Arab horse society winter year book

I am so pleased to announce that KCA was featured in this year's winter yearbook 2015 foals section.

I am so over the moon and proud of my little girl. It ha sade it even more special for me.

Just so chuffed. I would like to thank the arab horse society for putting her in their yearbook. It has made a very special dream even more special.

Tuesday 22 September 2015

Little update

Well it has been a while since my last post, so I thought I should post again.
Well the girls are doing fantastic.

TA Caalicja is doing so well and enjoying being a mother. Words can not describe how proud of her I am. She has done such a great job all the way through.

Calliana is growing so fast it is unbelievable. She I very bum high at the moment which on her bum she now measures 13.3hh and she's only just passed the 5 month mark.
I think she may get a bit bigger than 14.2hh  😅
But I don't mind so long as she is happy and healthy 😊

Wednesday 15 July 2015

Tuesday 12 May 2015

KCA Calliana

KCA Calliana

Born: UK
Year of birth: 2015
Breeder: Kendalcourt Arabians
Sire: Ekilibr
Dam: TA Caalicja

KCA Calliana was foaled in 2015 out of her Dam TA Caalicja (UK) who was bred by Toskhara Arabians. TA Caalicja is sired by the famous Kordelas (1994 PL) who was bred at the Michalow state stud in poland.
Kordelas has outstanding achievements:
US National Top Ten Reining Horse
World Top Ten Stallion (twice)
Guilford International Champion Stallion
UK International Reserve Champion Stallion
Regional Top Five Reining Horse
Sire of International Champions

KCA Calliana was sired by Ekilibr. Ekilibr was bred by the famous Michalow state stud in Poland. He had the most fabulous legs, top line and set neck, with the most flowing strong movements, with the most sweetest temperament.
Ekilibr sire is the famous Eukaliptus

Ekilibr dam is Ekologia who is by the derby winner Piechur (ALL NATIONS CUP CHAMPION STALLION, ALL SCANDINAVIAN CHAMPION STALLION, EUROPEAN RESERVE CHAMPION STALLION, US NATIONAL TOP TEN STALLION, UK INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION STALLION, BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPION VETERAN STALLION, POLISH RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR - WINNER OF 8 STAKES RACES, POLISH TRIPLE CROWN WINNER - DERBY, PRODUCE, & CRITERIUM) and her dam is Emigracja, who is arguably one of the most important broodmares of Michalow state stud.




Monday 11 May 2015

TA Caalicja

TA Caalicja

Born: UK
Year of birth: 2002
Breeder: Toskhara Arabians
Sire: Kordelas
Dam: TA Caapria

TA Caalicja was foaled in 2002 out of her Dam TA Caapria (US) who was bred by Toskhara Arabians.

TA Caalicja is sired by the famous Kordelas (1994 PL) who was bred at the Michalow state stud in poland.
Kordelas has outstanding achievements:
US National Top Ten Reining Horse
World Top Ten Stallion (twice)
Guilford International Champion Stallion
UK International Reserve Champion Stallion
Regional Top Five Reining Horse
Sire of International Champions

TA Caalicja progeny:
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