Arrivals 2011!

THE first foal for multiple Group 1 winner Yeats arrived on Saturday when Suma Flamenca foaled a bay colt at Coolmore.
Bred by Eddie Irwin's Marlhill House Stud, the colt is the first foal out of his unraced dam, who is a daughter of Rock of Gibraltar from the family of Luas Line, Kingsfort and Prince Arch.
"We are delighted with Yeats' first foal, he is a correct bay with plenty of quality, just like his sire," said Christy Grassick, manager of Coolmore. "Yeats won more Group 1 races than any other son of Sadler's Wells and he covered an excellent book of mares last year so we hope to see many more classy foals by him this season."
One of the most popular stayers of recent times, Yeats retired to stud as the winner of 15 races including four consecutive renewals of the Ascot Gold Cup. He stands at Coolmore for €9,000.
 
Ah - that means I due some fillies then!!! Always seem to get fillies when everyone else gets colts!! Not bothered either way, especially in SONGSHEET's case, as would prefer a filly from her this time - just hope they all foal safely!!
 
A Fayruz mare. Indian haven . First foal.

People may not believe in nicks, I'm opened minded about it but the Ahonoora line has uncanny success with the song line.Most recently Ashram ,and Hannons have a 3yr old full sis to that one 'Yashila'

I'll give her a few goes to see is she any good.
 
Good luck and safe foaling. At least foaling is quick. Have been watching one of our pedigree heifers on the calving cam who's been on calving since about 7pm. She's going at it nice and steady, bag showing but no rush! So not like a mare..... At this rate it will be about midnight before we get proper action!!
 
And by midnight we had a very nice heifer born naturally from her pedigree heifer mum - so far all is well and, as all British Blue calves born this year have to have their registered name begin with 'G', she will be called Geranium, to go with the bull calf born on Sunday who is called Geronimo... we liked Last of the Summer Wine !!
 
Is it correct that you have to use a Dexter bull for the first calf to ensure that it's small and easy to deliver? I've never heard of British Blue cattle..I had a British Blue cat once! We have Charollaix [sp] cattle in the field next to use, and they scare me silly. They're supposed to be gentle [?]. Good to hear the little arrival is ok; I was thinking of it whilst cosily watching a programme about brainwashing on BBC4 in the early hours....
 
No, definitely not true, Moehat. This was a pedigree British Blue heifer calving in to a pedigree British Blue sire - her first calf, calved with assistance. Wouldnt use a Dexter if you paid me to - nasty bad tempered little feckers!

Charollais are usually fairly good natured - flighty rather than anything else - but they can be bloody enormous and appear more frightening than they probably are.

However, NO ONE should ever walk through a field with newly calved cows, especially if you have a dog with you. Always either go around or turn back, even if there's a footpath through the field. 98% of the time, the cows will be fine but it's the other 2% that's the problem and nothing is worse than a protective cow, not even an agressive bull. She will kill.
 
Yes; they're very big and very curious. Sometimes I think they've moved away, and one of the fields is L shaped so I get to it, they'll be in the corner and they charge en masse. Very scary!
 
Not forgetting to keep your dog/dogs on a lead

I wouldn't walk through a field with cattle in it full stop, would always find another way around if need be
 
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When I lived in Staffordshire, there was a large field opposite my house where a farmer used to Spring/Summer pasture a small herd of sweet little Jerseys. Such a lovely, soft colour and those doe eyes! Not, however, when a skinhead and his scrappy little dog and pal decided they'd try a bit of daytime rabbitting in the field. A calf had been born just a few days earlier, to the immense interest of the herd.

They watched and waited as the boys and dog hauled themselves over the fence. They watched and waited as the boys waved a stick and shouted at them. They watched and waited while the trio advanced noisily. Then they formed a running V-wedge and 'escorted' the lot very rapidly out of the field, tumbling over the fence, never to be seen again! Perfick!
 
THE first foal of Sea The Stars has been reported by Ireland's Castlebridge Stud.
The bay colt was born at 11.50pm on January 21 and Castlebridge owner Bill Dwan said: "We are delighted to have had the first Sea of the Stars foal born, he looks a smashing colt with plenty of size and scope, he is completely bay with a very attractive head, hopefully he proves to be as successful on the racetrack as his father!”
The foal is out of Centreofattention, an Australian-raced full-sister to Holy Roman Emperor.
 
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