Baby Horse Colt Born This Morning

Early this morning, Mark went out to do chores and called me to come outside because a colt was being born.  I grabbed the camera and witnessed a miracle, what a great life event. I took lots of pictures so for those who don't have this opportunity, here is something special.

When I got to the pasture, the baby was on the ground, still covered in the placenta.

Mom is licking baby who is still pretty quiet.

Baby is shivering and starting to move it's legs.

He's beginning to move around and kick his legs. We had a big rain last night following a huge rain the day before, so the pasture spot she chose to give birth was pretty muddy. It was slippery for a new baby colt trying to get on it's legs for the first time.

Thinking about getting up.

Stretching out the legs.

First try.

Come on, you can do it.

Mom can't do much to help but stand nearby and occasionally give a lick. He's trying a different angle with his legs.

UP. For a second.

Buddy is encouraging too. He is always in the middle of everything.

Oops, landed on his bottom, back legs gave out.

Come on baby, you can do it. Give it another try.

Up at last.

Falling...over...again...

Uh oh,

I think he's got it this time...

Balance...

He did it, standing at last...

Still standing, although a bit wobbly...

Pretty steady now and a new friend came by to say hello...

Well, the excitement is over and Buddy is heading out to scare up something else to do. Baby and Mom are doing fine, baby has been feeding and playing around. A great day!