Please don't be alarmed with Shanza....

[Heather T]

I've had several people call or email me about Shanza and her "antics".

Shanza likes to rear up and put her feet over the stall door WHEN SHE WANTS OUT OR WE'RE NOT QUICK ENOUGH WITH HER FOOD!!! While I know this is dangerous, we've tried everything short of beating her (which I will NOT do) to make her stop. I try very hard to get to her first so that she won't do it (especially this close to foaling), but sometimes I'm not quick enough or my father beats me to feeding time, etc.

So, if you see Shanza back up quick and come at the door - be prepared!!! She's not mad - she's just impatient. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body, but somewhere along the line she learned to rear up and she does it VERY well!!!

Just wanted you to be prepared. I thought that as close to foaling as she is, that she would not be able to do it for awhile, but Shannon told me that she did it this afternoon. She just hung there looking over the stall door.

We even took a board out of the door so she can stick her head through and see what's going on. That stopped her until today. Guess she's just impatient and hungry the further into the pregnancy that she gets.

Thanks for watching!

[BettyB]

They have their personalities don't they. I have a mare that likes to get the tips of her front hooves into a little groove and stand up and look over that way. And yes it is at feeding time. It is like saying "Hey feed me first!"

[ccArchangel]

I have always though of critters as little people in furry coats so...some of our kids are impatient about goodies and that surprises us because.... Just be glad they don't talk. Could you imagine the implacations,
"You need new shoe so the farrier is coming today."
"Why?"
"It's time to clean the stall."
"Why?"
"Open up and take your worming medicine."
"Why"
"No you can't borrow the car?"
"Why?"

Oh yeah, I think I will live with the stall antics but the first one that get behind the wheel, well, I am so out of there. LOl

Archangel

[CackysGirl]

Shanza!!! Now Girl you gotta remember you are carrying a precious lil foal. Those antics are cute...and yes you are too.

Shanza...You are a too Funny!!! But you be careful...its time to have that Foal!! Now just settle down.

Hugs and Nuzzles next time I see you-
Connie

[CackysGirl]

Sorry...couldn't resist putting this picture up of Shanza
showing off her new hair style to Cinnamon and Brown Sugar. ;D

Yep...Shanza is in a fun class of her own!

[Heather T]

And you see she has her tongue out - typical Shanza pose!!! ;D

[moogyver]

GREAT picture, Cacky's Girl!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[saddlebredlover]

;D LOVE that picture!!!! Shanza is such a little character! I think it's fun to watch them on cam and get to know some of their little quirks and habits. I especially love Shanza and her chicken! (though I know Heather hates the chickens being in the barn with a passion, it's still funny to watch their relationship!) I think that chicken really likes Shanza.

Heather, you'll have to leave the cams on in the barn after Shanza foals so I'll have something to watch at MRF (foals growing up!), otherwise, I may suffer from withdrawal!!!

Deidre

[Heather T]

Actually......we just got in two weatherproof boxes to put two cams in OUTSIDE!!!! Yes, Connie, outside!!!

You'll be able to watch the foals running and playing....if I can find the time to get them UP! (ha)

[CackysGirl]

DOING THE HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!!!! Outside Cams Outside Cams Outside Cams!!! I get to see all MRF Goings On...babies and such.... Outside Cams!

;D ;D ;D

Thanks for that News Heather!!!

Connie