Beau's First Day (Friesian colt. Wander x Lute)

Today at 5:30 am, Hiltje had her foal by the stallion Wander 352. This is Hiltje's 3rd foal by Wander.

This fellow is named Beaucephalus, but we shall call him "Beau". Beau is a wonderful old southern name and when I hear it I think of sunshine on the pastures, a gentle breeze blowing in the trees, and the smell of fresh cut hay.

Beau is calm and sweet and soothing. He likes people and enjoys being petted. He trusts us. If he is anything like his two full sisters, Cori and Jantsje, he will be easy to train and he will try with all his heart to do what you ask of him, even if he is not particularly suited to the job. He will be what the Friesian farmers call "an honest horse". Whoever buys him will have a friend and partner until the day he dies.

Beau will likely be very tall, with a modern physique. Although his baby hair is a brownish gray, by the time his adult coat comes in he will be soot black, like his momma. He'll have a long wavy mane and good feathers on his legs. He will be more suitable as a riding/dressage horse than a carriage horse, though he will pull with the best of them. When the other horses have given up and stopped for the day, Beau will be there happily working for his rider/driver and striving to do his best. At least, that is what his sisters before him have done.

So, little fella, grow strong and tall and listen to your momma. She's da best! Drink your milk and stretch your legs. Halter training starts soon.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• friesian
• colt
• horse
• wander
• 352

[LETHALMISTAKE]

oh goodness, friesian foals are the cutest. they have that elegant, proud head while still keeping the cute little fawn legs. what a little stunner! he really seemed to be enjoying being petted xD

[jeverhart99]

@LETHALMISTAKE Just happened to see your post. Quick update on this little guy... My niece, in the video, owns him now. Beau is 2 years old, still a stud, and is really a lovely horse. Very very good temperament. My niece ground drives him and he is a true gentleman. I think he will be gelded at about age 3. I will try to post more videos later but you wont believe how lovely he is.

[LETHALMISTAKE]

@jeverhart99 awh! i'm looking forward to seeing him. looking at him as a foal, i can imagine just how stunning he is.

[babiigurljojo]

they do say as one animal dies, another is reborn.. we lost our horse on this day, she was also dutch (ghelderlander) good lcuk with the rest of your foals

[vessyvoowoo]

what a beautiful and gorgeous little man he is :)

[7emily777]

Very Gorgeous Foal! Your are living my Dream! And are very lucky. I hope he grows big and Strong.

[camvalleystables]

he's gorgeous!

[Snowyiceel]

i loved the part where he was nipping his mother. He will have a wonderful and define face when he is older. you can already tell. =]

[juliaftw]

He is a very handsome boy.

[chestnutpony14]

aww ^^ he is soooo cute xD

Im sure he will grow up and be a handsome boy!