Diablo is now fully weaned and is proving to be very bold and independant. He is happy to be alone or part of our mixed gang. Luckily he is now used to his warm New Zealand rug as we have been snowed in for a week!

Jacinto and Henrietta left us today for their new home with Claire and Val. Although sold to different owners they will continue to live together. Both travelled well and are now happily settled in their new field. We wish Val and Claire lots of fun with them.

We have finally applied for a name for Cheyenne’s foal – Dragon Diablo.

Both the foals met the vet for the first time yesterday when they had their microchips inserted, passports applied for and Bajardo had blood taken for his DNA test.  Both behaved impeccably as you would expect from Oyon babies.

Cheyenne has had a beautiful, bay colt foal. We are so pleased as he is very well grown, friendly and has striking looks with his 4 white feet and a star.

The horses had a frosty start to 2009 with a night time temperature down to -5 deg C

A very Frosty Sonny

Henry frosty – Zac spent the night in a stable

Jac tucks in to breakfast

Sonador and Henrietta have been weaned from their Mum’s. Everyone is very chilled and unbothered as we have been training for this day for some weeks now.

Jac and Jo were gelded today – Nigel the vet was very impressed with their nature.

They were turned out together on to fresh grass and were soon full and having a quiet afternoon nap.

Jo and Jac practiced being loading for a few days before having a trip out to an outdoor arena. They had a great time even managing a small jump.

See the video below.

Jacinto is still showing off his nose warmer. They are being brought in regularly to have their feet picked up and to be handled. They are walked in hand through the village to see some sights.