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Weeping at weaning time….………

October 20, 2014/0 Comments/in Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Peyres Catori Cat, Princesse Pascale, Redheart Cateaster, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

Over the last four years, I question myself why am I breeding when it comes to weaning. I feel so much pain for the mare and foal it’s pathetic but perhaps it has something to do with motherhood?

Easter is now six months old and I have observed her very closely over the last few weeks. During the day (out in the field) I have noticed the distance between her and Catori and Easter’s strong bond with Evee has developed considerably. Catori (although five months pregnant) has been content being with her best friend PP, a perfect match for scratching and grazing.

Being one of the most stressful experiences in a horse’s lifetime (never mind the owners) my aim is to minimise the stress for mare and foal. I have ensured Easter has had a good start in life, she is up to date with her jabs, her feet have been regularly trimmed and she’s carrying enough weight to head into the winter months and cope with the weaning process. She is a greedy little filly and I have no doubt her digestive system is ready.

So I did it, yesterday Catori was loaded into the lorry as a vacancy arose at Will Hunt’s yard, taken away out of ear shot from Easter for a holiday to allow her milk to dry up.

Today is the first day Easter has been without her mum, although a constant neighing last night, the other horses constantly replied to her. I guess, reassuring her they were only next door or telling her to shut up?

Today, the appropriate company was Evee, PP was stabled as I believe three could be a crowd. Evee was so quiet and calm with Easter, no running around, no bossing about, just a quick meet and greet then graze. What a relief and wonderful to see.

Before it got dark, I took Easter for a walk around the yard and made a fuss of her……..

No neighing at this present time.

No more weeping at weaning time.

Compliments……

August 30, 2014/0 Comments/in British Appaloosa Society, Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Hevans EV Catorrius, Redheart Catorrius, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

I received with compliments from The British Appaloosa Society some memorable photos from their National Breed Show.

BAPS NATIONAL – FEMALE CHAMPION

BAPS NATIONAL – YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION

BAPS NATIONAL – MALE CHAMPION

BAPS NATIONAL – SUPREME CHAMPION

HONOURED.

Redhearts together………

August 17, 2014/0 Comments/in Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Hevans EV Catorrius, Redheart Catorrius, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

There is something very special that I cannot explain about being in the ring with my mother. I know she is proud of me and I know she is apprehensive about leading the babies. My mother completes the task without question and gives it her all. I am very proud of her and am thankful for her dedication in supporting me.

Back in the ring at Hartpury, my mother and I stood side by side in the BApS In Hand Grade Championship.

Reus was awarded Champion Grade A and Evee Reserve Champion Grade A .

This Championship was not declared on the card and was very much a surprise and appreciated.

Thanks to The British Appaloosa Society for exceeding the possibilities of more awards.

This award has enhanced Redheart Appaloosas, giving us another opportunity of recognition for what we are trying to achieve.

Preserve, improve, promote and enhance The Appaloosa Breed, along with every one else who has a passion.

Thank you.

The right day……….

August 17, 2014/0 Comments/in British Appaloosa Society, Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Hevans EV Catorrius, Redheart Catorrius, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

Arriving at Hartpury Equestrian Centre on the ‘right day’, was a good start.

Hevans EV Cattorrius & Hevans EV Pascalius were both warmed up, shown around and dressed over in time for our first class. The first thing I noticed was the amazing surface in the indoor arena, level and compact made running easier for the daisy cutter……

I will admit on this day both horses turned out exceptionally well, competing English style made a huge difference in their appearance.

British Appaloosa Society National Breed Show 2014

Hevans EV Catorrius

As the day unfolded it was clear he was the Judges ‘type’, his manners better although he still insisted on proclaiming “I am a two-year old colt”! Words of wisdom from people with their own experiences, keep telling me “don’t give up, he will grow out of it…..” I find very encouraging and I appreciate any advice given.

Reus excelled himself winning the Best Conditioned, Most Colourful Other and second in the 2 & 3-year-old Colt’s class’s. Qualifying for the Championships he won Champion Young stock and was awarded the Audrey Callis Memorial Trophy. Winning the Champion Male he was awarded the Oslo Plate and he gained Reserve Champion in Most Colourful and Champion of Champions.

Winning the Supreme In Hand Championship made the day being awarded the Linda McCartney Trophy was very special for obvious reasons.

Hevans EV Pascalius

Evee was placed down the line in her first class and an honourable 3^rd in Most Colourful Other.

In her defence she has never experienced so many horses in one place, it took a while for my mother to settle her.

Thanks to my mother, by the time I entered the ring with Evee for the Yearling Filly Class she was settled and “with me”.

Evee tracked up and completed her show without putting a foot wrong.

Standing beautifully before the Judges, she was awarded a well deserved and appreciated 1^st place.

Another outstanding performance resulted in her first Champion award in the Female Championships.

This was certainly the right day for Redheart Appaloosas.

Progress at the Nationals……..

August 9, 2014/0 Comments/in Appaloosa Horse Club UK, Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Hevans EV Catorrius, Princesse Pascale, Redheart Catorrius, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

Keen to leave at 5am, I then realise it was too dark to turn Hevans EV Cateaster out into the field because she has night blindness. As soon as it was light enough Easter, Catori and PP were turned out and we loaded Hevans EV Pascalius and Hevans EV Catorrius into the lorry.

A straight run up the M5 to Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell for the ApHC UK National Breed Show.

Frank very kindly warmed Reus up, he always needs to exert some energy.

Crystal ensured Evee had stretching her legs, had a good look around and was settled.

A fantastic day for Crystal and Evee, 2nd in the Yearling USA filly class, 4th in the FPD Halter female open and following in her mothers foot steps (PP) she won the UK Yearling filly class taking the APHC UK Nutland Carpet Salver. Crystal qualified for the ApHC UK young stock championship and was placed Reserve Champion. Absolutely delighted for Crystal and Evee, a promising second show and an exciting future for another potential brood mare at Redheart Appaloosa’s.

I have worked Reus hard over the last three weeks to enhance his performance at the shows. I believe this effort had paid off, he won the ApHC USA two year old colt class and the USA FPD Halter open male. He then went USA Grand Champion Stallion winning the USA bronze trophy.

In the UK class for two year old colts he took first place which qualified him for the UK Grand Champion Stallion which he won and was awarded the Tiptoe Stud Shield.

We also won the Spotless Salver in the non characteristic class.

However, he let him self down in the ApHC UK Supreme Championship, even though I believe we were in the running for Reserve (being asked for a repeat show), Reus clocked him self in the arena mirror and was very aroused by his reflection. I totally get that!

ApHC UK National Breed Show 2014

A well deserved day for the horses and a very enjoyable day had by all, topped off with a super picnic supplied by Frank. Just Brilliant.

More pictures updated on the horses pages.

Education………

July 22, 2014/0 Comments/in Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Hevans EV Catorrius, Redheart Catorrius, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

Before

Another change made at Redheart Appaloosa’s has involved the purchase of a few sheets of ply board, a few pots of paint and the help of my daughters.

We have had great fun at the start of the School Summer Holidays making a secure “round pen” to help build the relationship with the young stock!

During.

The decorated panels should enhance a bold approach to similar surroundings in the future for the young stock.

After

Hevans EV Pascalius was amazed!

Hevans EV Catorrius quietly walked around looking at each design!

The round pen certainly has brightened up the training / education sessions, as we head back to basics with Reus and prepare Evee for the Appaloosa Horse Club UK National Breed Show.

Another huge relief…..

June 27, 2014/0 Comments/in Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Kiss My Finest Heart, Peyres Catori Cat, Princesse Pascale, RDF Ti Kha Atta Rain, Redheart Cateaster, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

Awaiting the following cycle after her foal heat, Peyres Catori Cat was booked in at Three Counties Equine Hospital LLP for an Artificial Insemination (AI) package with the semen from RDF Ti Kha Atta Rain.

Peyres Catori Cat had her 1^st pregnancy scan today,

which proved to be positive!

Princesse Pascale also had a scan to confirm a

heartbeat and healthy maintained pregnancy !

As I look out across the field I see the mares happy and content, pregnant for 2015 and my two Kiss My Finest Heart fillies growing and enjoying life……

What a relief, very excited about the new arrivals out of Peyres Catori Cat & Princesse Pascale by RDF Ti Kha Atta Rain.

Great Friends…………

June 21, 2014/0 Comments/in Foundation Appaloosa Mare, Foundation Appaloosa Stallion, Hevans EV Catorrius, Peyres Catori Cat, Princesse Pascale, Redheart Catorrius, Redheart Pascalius /by Paula Cooper

Last night Hevans EV Pascalius was prepared for her first show, she is an amazingly quiet yearling, bathed, clipped, dressed over and braided with out a care in the world! Because Hevans EV Catorrius was entered, this meant two trips with the lorry so Evee was booked a stable the night before. She loaded and travelled beautifully and settled in the main barn at the ApHC UK Midland Show at Summer House Equestrian Centre, Gloucester.

Evee was entered in ApHC USA Reg – fillies/mares and Main Reg – Fillies 3 years and under. She won both classes and was awarded a special for the best yearling. This was a wonderful introduction to her showing career, Evee wasn’t naughty but scared. The judge was very obliging, I was allowed to encourage and relax the filly before leaving the ring on a “good note”. Very much appreciated, all the work at home vanished into thin air, there was so much for her to observe and I was relieved when her head started to lower!

Reus was entered in Best Condition & Turnout 3 years & under, ApHC USA Reg – colts / stallions / geldings and Main Reg – Colts 3 years and under. Again, taking first place qualified both horses into their own class Championships and Young Stock Championship.

Qualifying a colt and a filly in the Young Stock Championship meant an extra pair of hands!

My mother came to the rescue, as always!

Hevans EV Catorrius took the Championship with Hevans EV Pascalius as Reserve!

History repeating itself, it was only a few years ago, my Mother and I stood with Princesse Pascale and Peyres Catori Cat, the Dam’s of these young stock!

Such a wonderful experience again to be stood in the ring with my mother!

During the morning, to my delight two very good friends Frank and Crystal who I work with turned up at the show! These two people have years of experience with horses and are more than capable of dealing with any situation……..Evee & Reus were taken from me in turn as one went in the ring, one came out etc…….Frank walked Evee around showing her the sights of the showing world and Crystal ensured Reus was kept occupied out of the way of the fillies!

Phew…….so very much appreciated and so glad to have such GREAT FRIENDS! Thank you both x