Middle Pool Stables
Strathmore Sandpiper (“Minnie”) foaled twins (by the stallion Furst Kiss) whilst out in the field on the morning of Saturday 2 June 2012. The two foals (a colt and a filly) were slightly small, but of equal size, and appeared to be healthy.
The photos below were taken during their first week. Further pictures will be added as they grow up.
The twins have been named “Izzie” (filly, with white star & stripe) & “Finn” (colt,
with white blaze). They are now three weeks old and doing well. They have grown
and strengthened. The colt is slighter in build and always seems to be 2-
They are both nibbling grass and haylage, and trying to steal mum’s food. We tried them with a powdered milk supplement; although they would lick it from a bucket, they didn’t seem to like the taste (nor did mum). They do like foal pellets, and are getting a handful between them each night.
As the weather has improved through July, the Twins have spent more time out, and
are now living out almost full-
It is mid August, the twins are starting to loose their foal coats. Tried to introduce the yearling to a bit today, with no success; thought I would try the twins, no problem, Izzie came back for a second go!
Below are recent photos (8/9 September).
It is the start of October and we have started to prepare for weaning. The foals are being led without the mare and separated from her for short periods; so far, no problems, particularly if Minnie has food!
The twins are now registered with AES; their registered names are Newgrange Ysabel and Newgrange Finn McCool. A photo of the twins was voted into second place in a cute foal competition; we have just received a prize all the way from Oregon, USA! Try and guess which one (on this page) before using hyperlink.
We started to wean the twins this weekend (27/28 October). They are sharing a stable next to Minnie. So far everyone seems happy. After calling for milk, Izzie tried to suckle from Finn; he wasn’t very receptive!
Weaning has gone ok; the twins are now (16/17 November) sharing one of the bigger stables and have started their vaccinations.
The twins are now yearlings (March 2013) and have continued to do well over the winter. We are now able to get them turned out on grass again and they should start to grow once the spring grass arrives.
The twins are now past their 1st birthday and are enjoying the sunshine a spring grass. Whilst they are both still on the slightly small for their age, they have started to grow again
They are now ready for the next stage in their lives. They have both had a bit in their mouths and over the next few weeks we will start to increase their preparation for their future careers. They will both be for sale later his summer; please contact us if interested in offering them a good home.
The Twins -