I’m using the YouTube app on my phone so it pops up automatically. I’m trying to see if I can find how to do it on a computer
I think it’s back up
Feeds back up. She seems okay. Still looks in pain but not like before
He’s up!
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Super cute! I’ve got a name for him… Catcall 
I went to bed and missed all the excitement. Delighted to see EK with her nice colt this morning. :yes:
@MsM unfortunately the name CatCall is already in use.
I finally saw one of these girls go! Poor mare was very crampy after the foal arrived. That can happen with a quick birth - the contractions and cramps continue even though the foal is longer a concern. I had one mare do this a couple of years ago - she was so violent about it that I was concerned something had ruptured. But some Banamine set her right and she was focussed on her foal in next to no time. I thought there must be a malpresentation with the way they kept checking - but not really… two feet and a nose were right there.
Katkall? :winkgrin:
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I went back and watched the delivery. Since the handlers got the mare back up and went in again, I suspect the foal wasn’t positioned entirely right. Most likely, the person had felt one foot rather than two (or two feet and no nose)–and luckily was able to make an adjustment once the mare was on her feet.
Re: the name. The Jockey Club checks everything phonetically too. Spelling doesn’t matter if two names sound the same.
Yes, getting her up - if she will stay up - helps everything move back and gives you more room to make an adjustment. Gravity can be your friend! It must have been a minor elbow lock or a nose tucked down/back or something - they got her sorted out very quickly and two feet and a nose presented correctly - with a bit of assistance. What I should have said in my post was that it was not a major malpresentation/dystocia and was easily straightened out…
Alpine sky and foal were taken to Rood and Riddle
“Earlier this week, the team at Old Tavern Farm noticed that Alpine Sky20 was experiencing intestinal discomfort. Along with his mom, he was brought to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital on Wednesday evening for treatment. They have been there since that time and he is receiving excellent care. They are in close proximity to one another as you can see below. We will share updates as more details become available. Old Tavern wants to thank all the staff at Rood & Riddle for his excellent, thorough care. The camera will remain streaming on the paddock at the farm until they are back. Enjoy the view of the farm, horses and Saratoga Lake!” Hope all will be well.
Jeeze, he’s such a lively little guy, and his dam is so protective of him. I hate to see things go wrong for them.
All we can do is hope for the best. 
I hope Emotional kitten is doing better.
@LaurieB do you have any more foal photos to cheer us up?
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She’s a corker! You’ve got a lovely one there. :yes:
Thanks.
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Emotional Kitten’s foal has been trying to eat his dam’s feed.You can see him trying to chew when he takes his head out of the bucket, precocious little guy. A little worrisome, with all the colicing foals we’ve been seeing, I hope his system can handle it.
He certainly has inherited his dam’s love of food and has been cantering circles around his mum, when he doesn’t have his head in her feed bucket.
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I saw him cantering and bucking around the stall last night. It was so cute!
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He is lively! I bet he has a blast when they turn him out. Foals are so very cute, I agree. :yes:
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He’s already learned how to annoy mum by cantering round the stall stopping, and standing in the middle of her hay.
Love the bone on this filly!
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Thank you! We’re really pleased with her.
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That sharp azteca filly is beautiful! (There is a video tour of three chimneys in magical worlds blog) id love to see her when she’s older
