Cori is pregnant!

Coriander, my 6 year old Friesian broodmare, is pregnant. This is her 2nd foal, and she became pregnant after only one insemination. We are so happy and relieved! This should be a wonderful foal – the offspring of a top quality mare and one of the best breeding stallions in the world. If all goes well with the baby, s/he will be sold to a local (Blacksburg) woman who has been waiting about 18 months already for this little critter. So, happily the baby will be nearby for at least a while.

So, Cori is now at day 25 and we'll ultrasound her again at 45 days or so, and then do a final "make sure" exam at about 75 days. If things are still good then, it is just a matter of checking her at 5 months or so and making sure she has the proper diet, care, vaccinations, etc. The foal will be due in very early April, 2007.

That Cori – she is such a wonderful mare. Beautiful, sweet, a good breeder and a good mother. I am definitely lucky to be owned by her