I was looking back over the past year's blogs and realise a couple of things.
I am not a prolific blogger, unlike some I could mention. In fact I post very infrequently.
An awful lot of time has passed since we first tried to get Ruby in foal.
Ruby is still in rude health. She is even happier now than before as she has a smart new blue and maroon rug to replace the brown one that she has torn to bits. I've never known a horse who was quite so heavy on rugs. She is also being brought in at night (it's a long long story and involves re-arranging the accommodation to make sure Ruby and Jack don't pick up any bad habits). She also loves the extra attention she is now getting.
Annie's a bit concerned that the foal might be a bit small but she's still got another two and a bit months to go. I'd be more concerned if it was big. Apparently the sire throws big foals and she's not small herself. She's still in great condition, her coat's nice and shiny. She's started to lose a bit of her neck but I would have thought that was to be expected. I just think she wouldn't look so well if there were anything to worry about.
It's just the waiting that's starting to get to me. Gawd only knows what Ruby's thinking. She has a short attention-span at the best of times!
And a bit of news on Zorya - she had a blood test but it didn't turn up anything. Annie had been worried that she might have Cushings. She has got an exceptionally fluffy coat for a thoroughbred, but she's had the all clear. She's having lots of TLC and very little (or no) work and lots of fuss and carrots. She'll be really fed up when she gets back home! And she's still to meet her usurper, Jack!
