This blog is all about my new foal (which isn't even mine yet) He is out of a black welsh cob mare, by the traditional gypsy cob piebald stallion Jumping Jack Flash. He was born on Coombe Farm Stud whilst I was working ther (I no longer work there, but that's another story). Since I love the mare and stallion due to combination of temperament, health, paces and looks (in that order) I asked if I could have the foal at weaning, a price was agreed, the foal is mine! Well he is now weaned but due to passport not being ready he hasnt come home yet, so I've been going up to see him. His name is Flash Harry, and Harry for short.
First time I visited him he was not a happy Harry, hiding in the corner of the stable and refusing to talk to me, but I have since visited several times, just going in and standing in the stable, until curiosity gets the better of him and he will slowly edge nearer, breathing smoke all the time, until he is eventually close enough to stretch out his nose and touch me, at which point he then rapidly retreats back to his corner and thinks about it. It is not long however before he is again edging forward, and on the last visit he was quite happy to let me stroke and scratch his withers and neck. Hooray he likes me!
I can only wait with excitement until he is home and i can spend time with him everyday, until then its looking like once or twice a week. Hopefully the passport process wont take long, and he'll be home before christmas! Going to visit him tomorrow :)
