He was sleeping, then his mom nudged him in the tush and he sat up for a bit.
I think he was just too tired, because a few moments later, he went back to sleep.
Maybe he's also a little hungry? Or dreaming.....
My daughter told his name, but of course I've forgotten already. Each horse is given a long official name, but that's not what they are called. For example, our horse's official name is "Loves Fortune Cookie", but of course, we call him Caesar. I have no idea why this is, but I'm sure it has to do with their blood lines and sires / mares. When a horse is registered, the official name is used.
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Babies are just the best & most entertaining! At our we have one due to arrive late next month - may be a very large warmblood baby too. Those official names do get tricky with the sire/mare bloodlines. My daughter's favorite at her barn (& who she rides most often) is Bold Magic - he is out of the Bold Ruler blood line (her horse is a thoroughbred off the track - but a gentle giant towards her -- but he is a big guy - about 16.2 HH).
ReplyDeleteSame with dogs... they have these long names as their registered name but then they are called something cute and fun by the pet owner. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, it´s so tiny and beautiful! :-)
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely precious, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you were to be able to photograph him.
It's the same with AKC dogs -- our two have three-part names that go on their papers and I can't remember them any more. Such a cute foal -- what a great capture Shirley.
ReplyDeleteThat 2nd shot is priceless - curled up, slight grin, tongue sticking out. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting me at Tuesday Muse/ABC Wed two weeks ago. I have been taking a break or I would have come by to visit you sooner! Your comment was so interesting as I also do a series of mailboxes and yard art (and even murals, overpasses, etc) plus participate in the meme Fridays Fences here in Tucson because the place abounds with interesting decorative flair! I end up doing more man-made fun than actual nature shots. It's just the way it has worked out, and I think people enjoy seeing what I come up with.
ReplyDeleteLove this precious baby! Oh how wonderful! About the name, our purebred English Springer Spaniel was named Maid Marian IV and we called her Taffy--our purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback was Royal Kokhoin Huntress and we called her Penny. So, it apparently works well in the dog or the horse world! :-)