Redheart Regal (Blanc) and Redheart Royale (Ben) having their first race….
Do you fancy a race around the field ?
I will give you a head start…..since you’re a girl!
Break into a canter then……
I’ll take the out side, after all you are only 10 days old !
So you want to train for the Breeze up’s?
Ben, stop showing off, your 22 days older then me….
Come on…..
“The ApHC UK are pleased to announce a Special Award for commitment to promoting the Appaloosa in the UK as well as attending all the Club’s shows in 2014, this award has been presented to Paula Cooper with her Foundation Appaloosa colt Redheart Catorrius.
We understand that Paula and her horses had a good day at Royal Windsor Horse Show too.
Very well done Redheart Appaloosas.”
If it wasn’t for the ApHC UK advert in Free Rein July 2007, my mother and I wouldn’t have attended.
If it wasn’t for the ApHC UK members who introduced their horses at this show we would never have caught the “Bug”.
If it wasn’t for the ApHC UK Directors continued support and direction I would have never made it to my first show without borrowing the required clothing and attire.
They are special ones, committing their time, energy and knowledge to support a breed they believe in.
They will always exceed your expectations and help you whatever your needs.
I am truly overwhelmed and honoured to receive this award.
This recognition gives me great strength and encouragement to continue my journey with Redheart Appaloosas.
Showing, producing, breeding and selling Appaloosas x Appaloosa horses within the UK.
Committed to the on-going development of Foundation Blood lines, Performance records topped off with Patterns and Colour.
Thank you ApHC UK Directors & members.
Ben is now 12 days old and developing very nicely. He was imprinted at birth and been handled daily. He welcomes his head collar associating it with “time out”, as soon as the stable door is open he is there to greet you.
After a few days in the round pen, Princesse Pascale & Ben had developed a strong bond and it was time to progress to the field.
Again, the weather has been dry and ideal for them to gradually build up the length of time spent out. Initially we hand grazed PP which allowed Ben to “open his lungs” and stretch his legs.
PP has a wonderful laid back nature, it wasn’t long before she was let loose but remained content eating grass. It’s never long before Ben’s energy levels crash and the milk bar is required….
Ben has met the electric fence!
It’s a sense of relief knowing he has experienced a shock because he knows the boundary before he explores the open space.
They are both relaxed,
it’s a wonderful site to see as they venture out and about…….
It’s certainly been fantastic weather, enabling Princesse Pascale and Ben, her new-born to be turned out in the round pen for 20 / 30 minutes. Our round pen is safe, secure and flat. Situated away from any other horses, ideal for their first experience out in the fresh air.
Ben is a vigorous colt. Our previous foals were kept in for a few days from birth but Ben seems to be at the other end of the scale. PP is an experienced broodmare and her character is very placid, no chance of her giving Ben the run around or getting herself stressed, she really enjoyed having a roll and relaxing.
They are not left unattended, enabling me to capture some photos.
Running Redheart Royale……..
Well it was no surprise for Princesse Pascale to be late delivering this foal, mares generally follow their own pattern of gestation and this delay was anticipated.
Princesse Pascale’s ligaments of her hindquarters around the tail head had softened increasingly over the last week, her udder had bagged up but no wax to speak of. We have been monitoring her every hour during the night as she has shown many signs of discomfort recently.
At 6.30am this morning PP was showing signs of restlessness, by 7 she had started foaling. We initially watched her on the CCTV camera, giving her minimal disturbance.
It wasn’t long before it became apparent PP was having difficulties foaling. A call for the vet was required and before 8 the new arrival was safe on the ground with a little help.
Can you believe this is our third foal born on the 21st April in consecutive years.
He is a big boy with very long legs. His arrival into the world was to say the least not what I expected or wanted but o boy he is “all there”. He really is “full on” for a new-born, cross nursing within 2 hours and running around in the round pen by 5.30pm. Full of life, very inquisitive and friendly.
PP is in very good health, loads of milk and being a fantastic mother again.
We’re relieved to see the safe delivery of 2015 Princesse Pascale
Stable name BEN
Pending registered name REDHEART ROYALE
