FOAL REVEAl, we did *NOT* see that coming!

[@alexsto1049]

I'm sure no one will read this, but quick rundown on the colour genetics - cream doesn't hide except under black and grey. Bay with cream will always be buckskin, chestnut with cream will always be palomino. Grey of course will hide any colour, but she would have shown the cream as a foal. As you don't know what colour Dee was as a foal, it's quite possible she has inherited the cream gene from her grandsire, through her sire, and is a buckskin grey that has also passed that cream gene onto her foal. As for the foal going grey, without knowing the colour of Dee's dam, it's likely he has a 50/50 chance of being grey. There's no sure-fire way to tell other than a genetic colour test, but grey foals will often have dark legs, grey goggles, and a more saturated colour, so it looks very possible that he will stay buckskin.

[@Avery_JH]

That’s cool, I didn’t know that, thanks

[@rhi963]

i feel like the baby is definitely bay without cream dilute but i will accept being presently surprised

[@because9329]

They talked about that at the end they don’t know what color she was born as and with cream in her pedigree it’s possible. Also sounds like there going to genetic test him

[@jolieschmid8683]

I don’t know if he’s bay or buckskin but it looks like he’ll retain his colour since he doesn’t have hyperpigmentation. A very exciting baby from Ms. Dee nonetheless.

[@Skyefranklin28]

​@rhi963 that's not a bay. Baby is buckskin right now at least

[@josephyates4607]

He’s gorgeous!! After Barliman butterbur, he could be called ‘Britannia’s Barliman’ and called ‘Barley’ at home after his dad Marley. Would also suit his coat colour if it stays the same 🤞

[@ellenburdon6542]

Love this!

[@marissa1168]

I came here to try and suggest my own, but I like this so much I just wanna second this instead

[@rmfan2092]

Oh I do love Barley!

[@nataliemoorman8411]

Owner of the Prancing Pony, that is damn genius

[@BeckySmith-k2e]

Love this choice

[@Rosie-iy2bv]

Hobit has unknowingly said the best name in this video already. FAWN What a cute and suitable name for him❤

[@beccabrown7533]

I said exactly the same!

[@pirahna]

Bambi!

[@danielleswart1156]

I was just about to comment this!!!!!

[@MarnieAndRosie123]

I think bambi ❤

[@CeltycSparrow]

I like that name too.

[@agentk62]

Absolutely adorable! Can’t believe it was Dee who threw a buckskin- I think a great name would be Theoden, theo for short. The horse lord of Rohan from the lord of the rings, which seems fitting for a gorgeous little solid buckskin colt.

[@louisejameson4400]

I was thinking the same name as you I think it it fit him even if he does stay buckskin or he turns grey when he gets older.

[@eltanin.amelia]

Britannia's Theoden / Theo would be perfect!

[@JustAGirlAndAGolden]

I was thinking the same thing

[@janw491]

Love that name

[@ameliawalsh6788]

Love this

[@stellangios]

Meriadoc (Brandybuckskin.) Starts out short, gets taller; a brave and bold hobbit! Merry is a great stable name, too. Food for thought. I'm sure he'll appreciate second breakfast as well 😂

[@stellangios]

Seriously tho I cracked up when you said "He's bum high, I think he's going to grow!" I immediately knew what my name suggestion would include 😂

[@stellangios]

OMG I can't believe I didn't double the pun for his "last name." Should be BranDEEbuckskin 😂 (Obviously his government name would have to be Britannia's Brandybuck or something dignified like that, but you'd still *hear* "Dee" in there when the announcer (knock wood) read it out.) I also like "Merry" as a barn name for a horse out of a horse called "Delight."

[@margauxnodvin7478]

@@stellangiosidk, I think “Merry” sounds exactly like “Mary”, a female name. People might be confused 😂

[@Larathelegend]

Brandy for the stable name 🥺 but I love the brandeebuckskin pun

[@chellesofbooks]

They already have their cats called Merry and Pip on the farm but I do love this suggestion ❤

[@ElectricChampagne]

I knew the stallion Silver Heaven, and his dam Bitter Lemon way back in the late 80s. Both were buckskin which we called Dun then in Ireland. I had no idea DeeDee had him in her back breeding. He was a stunning pony! Incidentally his stable name was Nicki after His breeder Nicholas O'Hare. Nick was a very knowledgeable and famous horse breeder here in Ireland.

[@fleetskipper1810]

That’s really cool to know!

[@loridorii]

Andúril would be lotr themed, since it means Flame of the West, he could be Britannia's Flame. Strider is also cute, or Estel (Britannia's Hope)

[@a.p6438]

Congrats!! I'm not a big fan of "Mowgli" as Kipling invented it to mean "lacking fur" in The Jungle Book... But someone suggested Theoden (Theo for short ) which fits with your Lord of the Ring theme! And I think he looks like a Theo!! Someone else suggested Britannia's delight as a show name and I'm also obsessed with that!! Looking forward to hearing what you decide on 😄

[@010Nutmeg10]

yes anything but mowgli, Theoden is the best king, how about Theoden's hill, in honour of the actor who played him who recently passed or edolas or elphicks edolas?

[@suziethecob]

Super cute!! Can’t wait to see what you call him; I think ‘Britannia’s Delight” is so simple but incorporates Dee’s special name as well? Bri for a home name 😂🩵

[@jparnham1931]

Britainnia's delight and call him titan for short?

[@suziethecob]

@@jparnham1931 ohh yes that’s a great one!! I’m not a game of thrones person at all so I can’t help with that part 😂

[@SPierre-dm4wo]

As I understand it, if Dee's heterozygous gray, the little lad has a 50% chance of going gray; if she was born buckskin, he has a 50% chance of inheriting the cream dilution. Perhaps a colour test is in his future? I kind of like Goldwine Britannia as a show name, especially if he's buckskin. (Ok, Goldwine was not one of the better-known kings of Rohan but it still has a nice ring to it, and you already have one Rohirric royal name in the yard with Brego!)

[@b.s.653]

also winnie's name is Arwen I'm pretty sure!! I'm also all for the lord of the rings names

[@oliviasmith565]

Dee’s story was making me tear up! I can’t believe how time flies, it feels like yesterday you were announcing her having a baby!

[@theitherd]

Meg you weren’t meant to make me cry on a baby reveal vlog, before I even see the baby. He’s gorgeous!!! Excited to see more of him

[@JessArmstrong-ft5zf]

Honestly I cried so much haha x

[@margauxnodvin7478]

Same!!!

[@morganshellswell9753]

You aren’t alone I cried too before I got to see little babe !

[@shaiyra6557]

Equine color genetics enthusiast here. Grey is basically a "mask" over the true color of a horse, and it's a dominant gene. It means that the horse only needs one copy of it to go grey. Depending on if Dee has one or two copies, the foal has at least 50% chance to go grey. Also, since foals are usually born lighter (but not always) than what they will look like later in life, it's really hard to tell if he will be bay or buckskin, especially in the stable lighting. My bet is that he'll be light bay, but there's certainly a big chance of him being buckskin, since there are a lot of cream gene carriers in Dee's pedigree. Either way, can't wait for more updates!

[@MidRoseMika]

isn't it 50% or 100%? 50 if shes heterozygous, 100 if shes homozygous

[@shaiyra6557]

@@MidRoseMika You're absolutely right! Thank you for catching my mistake, it's fixed now :D

[@joannecasellas1998]

'Buckleberry' could be in there for the name, as in buckskin and Buckleberry Ferry... he is absolutely gorgeous. Well done Dee! X

[@hix3571]

buckleberry is fire

[@karenb.9281]

Britania's Dandelion.... Dandy for barn name... Because Dandy is similar to DeeDee And he is currently a goldeny colour and he is sooooooooo cute.... Oh I want him 💕💕😊😊

[@HollyBN]

Now, as an Éomer fan I have to suggest that as a name, but the Rohirrim weren’t the only famed horsemen in LotR - the men of Númenor were also well known for the connection they had with their horses! With that in mind … Anárion means ‘son of the sun’ and I think that would be super cute for a buckskin and one whose mother is so precious to you!

[@Brisingrize]

Not to mention it was the line of Anarion, which all future kings of Gondor come from in the book mythos. And his brother is buried beneath The White Tree of Gondor, which again, very fitting considering Dee's colouring ^^.

[@HollyBN]

@@Brisingrize exactly! Anárion is an incredibly underrated and very cool character

[@Brisingrize]

@@HollyBN Right! And there's so little about him, we know some, but not a lot. Its why I want them to do a Lord Of The Rings series set back in his time, so we can learn more. Plus then its not recycling the same old ideas ^^.

[@HollyBN]

@@Brisingrize ah that would be so cool! I’m also an Isildur fan and honestly as much as I love the movies they did quite the injustice to his character 😅 so I’d really like to see that too! Weird place to find a fellow Anárion lover, but hello!

[@belleboef]

I love all the LotR nerds who also like horses. ❤

[@AmeliaHalhead]

He is GORGEOUS!!! Name idea Britannia’s Delight and Milo for a stable name!!

[@beccabrown7533]

He's going to be so special! It clicked for me when Hobbit said he looks like a fawn. Fawn or Britannia's Fawn could could so sweet 💕 Alternatively Britannia's Stag to suit him when he's grown, manifesting that he jumps like a stag for you in the future!

[@hannahcampanelli4330]

Can his barn name please be Bambi?

[@LucyLoom]

So beautiful to see the story of Dee in the beginning! I had to laugh when i heard you got another stallion😂But then immediately started tearing up as soon as i saw him. He is SO PRECIOUS!!! I love buckskins, it would be so cool if he stayed that way!

[@jg4171]

Absolutely gorgeous congratulations!! If Dee was buckskin before she went grey then that's where the cream has come from. Not the best lighting but he looks to have a lot of foal camouflage which means he shouldn't go grey.

[@minglewithmya]

Another vote for Theoden like above!!! He’s lovely!

[@OrochimaruChick]

Yaaas and short Theo

[@ameliayeoman8312]

Omggg meg!! If this little cutie patootie ends up like his parents your gonna have one hell of a horse with you megg! Can't wait for the future! 💕💕💕 xx

[@Talkingg]

Only Dee could possibly surprise you with a gift like that, how exciting! Such a beautiful, beautiful boy

[@georgiaholland3912]

I’ve already seen this suggested but I vote for Theoden - shortened to Theo! He’s absolutely gorgeous 🥰

[@Brisingrize]

Ooh you came to the right person, may I suggest Anarion? Anárion was the youngest son of Elendil, the High King of Arnor and Gondor. He and his brother Isildur jointly ruled Gondor, while their father dwelt in the North. Following his father's death during the Siege of Barad-dûr, and Isildur's death at the Disaster of the Gladden Fields, the kingship of Gondor was committed to the line of Anárion beginning with his son, Meneldil. Which I think with a horse like Dee is so fitting ^^. He's a stunning boy, and I am so excited to see where he goes in life ^^.

[@sarahwillits8351]

Congrats on the newest member of the team!

[@littleninja0]

He is absolutely adorable! What a lovely surprise that Dee has potentially given you the buckskin that you had been trying for all this time xxx

[@charliebrown1235]

Brittania’s Delight 100%

[@Zoe.Julianna.Vlogs..]

Really hopes she keeps this one for life

[@LapeyLou]

As soon as I saw him I thought he’s the cutest little Nutmeg color - so I think he looks like a Nutmeg or Cider haha. He’s so cute, and I love how protective Dee was of him until food was involved.

[@doodlehorseygirl5155]

HE IS GORGEOUS!!! Prince for stable name and Britannia’s Prince for show name.

[@Avery_JH]

Prince suits him for sure ❤

[@3cheekyponies20]

MEG YOU HAVE TO DO THIS ONE

[@GraceHouse-ll1np]

OMG YES

[@EllieEventjng]

This is gorgeous!!!

[@Lili_eqq]

Wow Prince 😭 how original

[@Mollytheequestrian]

OMG DEE DEE HE IS GORGEOUS!!! Meg I’m so happy for you!!! ❤❤HE IS THE MOST PERFECT LITTLE THING AND HOPEFULLY HE WILL RIDE ROUND BADDERS LIKE DEE!! ❤❤❤

[@izziekathryn]

Princess Dee delivering us the sweetest little prince! Definitely wasn't expecting him to be so light but what a gorgeous colour. My 8 year old reckons he looks like little Kovu from The Lion King: Simba's Pride😂

[@ElizabethMoon-n8m]

I still get teary eyed when I see your finishes with both Jam and Dee Dee. So beautiful, so well-earned.

[@izzistock6807]

So cute!!! What an interesting color. Can't wait to see him grow up. Re: names, Mowgli was used in the story to mean 'bald'! 😂

[@elizabethhuffstutler2817]

😂😂 OMG literally shed a tear watching Dee backstory to then see her foal... all these years watching and I thought Badders was her highlight... not anymore well done DD. 🎉🎉

[@rachelmoore6730]

Definitely Britannia's delight for a show name! Maybe Theoden/Theo for a stable name? He's absolutely gorgeous, though! Cant wait for more Dee and foal updates 😊😍

[@aqua.mariine]

OMG he is just to die for! Love him even more as we share the same birthday! Congrats Meg and Hobs❤❤

[@lillyshep]

Congratulations Meg and Dee ❤

[@louebegg3623]

He’s so sweet and gentle

[@someonedifferent198]

Shadowfax, the horse Gandalf rides in return off the king. "Shadowfax was a descendant of Felaróf, and a chieftain of the race of long-lived Mearas, the greatest horses of Middle-earth. Shadowfax was capable of comprehending human speech and was said to run faster than the wind" A name with lovely story on LOTR. Shadowfax's coat is described as silvery-grey in daylight, and hardly visible at night.

[@seanawaldon3348]

Congratulations Meg! I love Britaninias Delight, and Theodin or Brandybuck are also apt. Rohan would also work well! Whatever his name, I’m glad he’s arrived safely and am so pleased for you, Hobbit and Dee

[@golumn]

Éomer, leader of the riders of rohan ❤

[@Oscar_equestrianhorse]

Aww adorable who knew Dee would give us him he’s gorgeous can’t wait to see Dee back out doing what she loves Dee is such a great mum I can tell it ❤❤❤x

[@irosepower]

He's adorable! Robur - Latin for oak. He's sort of oak-wood colour ❤

[@EllieEventjng]

So cute

[@terrinunn1104]

What a beautiful foal. Welcome to World little man❤❤❤

[@tabithasaylor9927]

Congrats Meg! What a soft presence he has. Some name suggestions to join in the fun- Pippin or Tolkien to follow the LOTR theme, show name Britianna’s Saga. Or Britianna’s Firefly, barn name Bug/ Bugsy, to follow the animal theme. Best of luck!

[@sasha56777]

Britannia's Firefly nn Bug has my vote. Suits him down to the ground!!! So precious.

[@annjohnson8437]

Congratulations!!!! Such a beautiful foal! Mom seems happy with baby by her side! ❤

[@GraceThatCountryGirl]

Awwww beautiful mare and very beautiful foal!! Well done Dee and Meg ❤️

[@charlieemortley22]

Omg I was crying from the start. He’s beautiful congratulations

[@CaitrionaFleming]

Not very good at names, but the name brandy popped into mind! Congratulations Meg 🫶

[@hix3571]

brandy is fire

[@nixcivix]

Britannia's Brandy Delight

[@bernster123]

Loved the Dee story at the start. Congrats on a beautiful boy.

[@timeless712]

Wow time has just flown by! Congrats on the newest addition. Soon enough you’ll have another eventer

[@siennah3456]

been tearing up since the start of the video, nothing gets me like passion an dedication! Congrats on the special boy

[@georgielancaster]

so excited to see the foal! dee dees going to be a wonderful mum ❤️

[@jenbalon2256]

Omg!! "DINKY" is soooooo cute!! 🎉congratulations to Dee, and you as well Meg! 😉 ❤️ Love, from 🇨🇦

[@loulou872]

Mowgli would suit him!! Maybe show name could be Britannia's Delight

[@dovilemaciulyte1099]

Britannia's Deelight

[@everythingshiny]

Or if he turns out naughty Brittania’s Delinquent

[@loulou872]

@@everythingshiny omg love it😂😂

[@juliederry3719]

Oh Meg he’s beautiful, congratulations, Dee did amazingly bless her, tfs x Julie

[@nira7254]

If you're looking for LotR related names, take a look at the Silmarillion, there are so many more names that sound nice and have a cool meaning as well, especially if you look at the elvish names. When I need a name for a character or the horse of a character I usually look through elvish dictionaries because I find that even though if it translates to only one word like "tree" the elvish words sound quite beautiful and like an actual name ^^

[@margiesmith8912]

LOVE the name Mogli! He's adorable. The colour genetics are fascinating

[@Tendo_Heart4You]

What a beautiful foal! I think the name “Camelot” would suit him perfectly!

[@Brookeand3ponies]

Meg I am so happy for u all for having a this amazing little foal, he is so precious and will one day be an amazing eventer, I can’t wait to see what color he comes out to be and I can’t wait to see his journey, he is incredibly lucky to have such amazing people to help him through this journey! Congrats Meg and the team❤❤❤ Love from 🇺🇸

[@Perko2009]

'Britannia’s Dun and Dusted' 😀 congratulations on a beautiful foal 🤩

[@taylorjanejennings]

Oh Meg🥰 I’ve got goosebumps, tears the lot! How beautifully emotional is this! He is gorgeous and what a wonderful mum DeeDee is😍🥰

[@caramaclean3457]

Oh my goodness! He is lovely! I’ve been thinking about a name if it was a Buckskin. I think Midas would be a great name with his colour! Just like Kind Midas who turned everything to gold! 💛⭐️💐

[@hazelkarably5813]

Congratulations on your foal Dee!!

[@KarenSchlitt-u4g]

He’s so handsome!! Great job, Dee!! ❤ For a name, I see that Dee’s mom is called Common Lady. Perhaps her foal could be Britannia’s Common Lord. It would incorporate both his parents’ names with a nod to his royal bloodlines. And as for a stable name, it’s gotta be something regal. Love someone’s suggetion of Theo (King of Rohan). Congrats Meg and Hobbit!!

[@pamblackwell6405]

Dee is so special, Baby is gorgeous, face of an angel. What a special vlog this was. ❤

[@ihay472]

** edit to add a really off topic note. Had to look up Dee on all breed, then got snoopy and looked up Wilma and Jam. Wilma and Dee both share Silver Cloud back a few generations. So theyre distantly related. He can be buckskin if Dee was, but with as hyperpigmented as he is at birth I would expect him to turn gray. I'd definitely do a color test if I was you. Congratulations on your little colt! Cant wait to see how he grows up. I'm excited for his name, i love names.

[@elsafitzpatrick8762]

Not me crying. He is absolutely gorgeous, and I think I can say for everyone he will do great things. Congratulations!🥳

[@IRL-pony]

As soon as I saw this video, I started to tear up! I’ve been following Dee and Meg from the beginning!! I may only be 13 but I know how it feels to work very hard for something and you finally get that wave of relief! I am so so so happy for you and Dee Meggy!! I cannot wait to see how you and your beautiful baby ponies will grow!! He truly is such a little prince!! Congratulations 🎉

[@lexislife3056]

How come I get so emotional every time I see you little ones for the first time

[@animalovehay]

Éomer for the stable name. He’s absolutely stunning, what a gorgeous colour 😊. Show name is hard as you don’t really know his character yet but maybe Noble Britannia? If that isn’t already taken 😅.

[@Mia_Teddy.the.spicy.shetty]

In 2015 she’s my dream horse your so lucky and you too are made for each other and ofc you and ur other horses ❤❤

[@EllaTL5618]

I love Oakley for a name

[@ren-uz2mz]

Handsome lad. Look forward to seeing him develop.

[@boofree1003]

Call him Steve!

[@lixiekxn.x]

What a beautiful little boy! And what’s a good girl Dee Dee is being she has came soo far from the beginning soo good to see ❤

[@Anna_Eventing]

He’s beautiful!! Imagine if he turns out as a buckskin!! I love the name Champ or Champion, Britannia’s Champion for the show name? xxx (also love the names Scout and Chief)

[@brookemarie5285]

In literal tears, he is absolutely adorable and has the sweetest face 🥺🥺 congrats Dee and Meg!!!!!❤

[@mustangridgestudios.5338]

Brittanias Merry Delight (Merry from lord of the rings!) Stable name:Merry

[@magzdor]

Was crying watching the video of Dee Dee and knew it was going to be a boy what a gorgeous foal. He is so beautiful and will have a hard job keeping all those women in order. Future star 🌟 ❤🥰

[@paulinerowbury5589]

How exciting! Welcome Welcome Welcome. As for a name I like Strider.

[@Shima_2510]

Welcome to the world little one! He is beautiful and Dee looks like a very proud mama x

[@jessicacrump6389]

Omg britannia's valley is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ he is stunning ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fleur.boyden]

This is the most beautiful video ever ❤️ in light of all that has happened recently, what a rainbow xx

[@mooney_coffee]

He’s actually so adorable!❤❤ maybe duke as a stable name and britannias legacy as a show name?? Either way he is absolutely stunning and will grow up to be an incredible eventer❤❤

[@susanvuturo4361]

Oh Meg, I am so happy for you! What a beautiful, beautiful little boy! Dee Dee did good!❤❤❤❤

[@GrannysWanderingSpirit]

Brittania's Cygnet (young swan) or Signet (the ring that bore the seal and stamp of the King, for instance, for signing and sealing important declarations). Something came to mind when I saw that the baby was so tiny (and perfect). I listened to a man who was talking about draft crosses, and he said that mares, bred to bigger stallions, have the ability to limit somehow, the size of the baby, then the baby catches up after it's born. Homestead Horsemanship, is quite knowledgeable about it. Congratulations. He's such a pretty boy. He'll be a show-off, for sure!

[@Startledmayo]

Oh Dee… the way I just sobbed when he came on the screen. He’s beautiful, good work Dee. Congratulations Meg❤

[@iratisaezdevicuna3413]

Some name suggestions! Latte, Tango,Sheriff, Charm, Beau, Melon, Hood, Captain, Duke, Atlas, Prince, Arrow Hope you like them! ❤

[@laurenpaige2896]

Yes as somes said above Theoden. Shortened to Theo is absolutely gorgeous and would suit him well

[@hannahwilkinson7030]

Britannia’s delight for a show name. Prince for a stable name.

[@angelicadevilliers]

No name suggestion but as a geneticist the colour genetics is so fascinating! I have no knowledge of horse genetics but reading some of the comments has taught me something and picqued my interest to go learn about it more. Always learn something new from your videos! Congrats on the birth of DDs baby boy ❤

[@loviley]

elliot or george (in honor of the two amazing riders who passed recently) would be adorable for him ❤️

[@julianna4079]

Dream color !!! Can't wait to see him grow!

[@Elessarion30]

Congratulations! Some name ideas; Britannia's Delight is the obvious one to combine both show names of Marley & Dee but you could also go with Britannia's Joy (so similar to Delight but not exactly the same. There's Common Britannia but not sure if that's special enough for this boy! In terms of stable names there's Arod (or just Rod for short) who was a horse given to Legolas by Eomer. There's Roheryn who was a gift from Aragorn to Arwen - could be shortened to just Ro or you could even just go with Rohan which was the home of the Rohirrim or Horse-Lords from Lord of the Rings. Also I don't know if you ever read the Narnia books as a kid but there's one all about horses - the main character is a horse called Bree but that might be a bit too close to Dee's name?

[@MichaelaDrummond-h4k]

Almost in tears because of how sweet this is

[@MichaelaDrummond-h4k]

Now I am in tears

[@emmahowell9720]

He is ADORABLE May I suggest a few names for the cutest boy: .Prince . Jay . Dexter Those are the cutest names I could think of x

[@roguespartan1194]

Oh my goodness, DD's foal is absolutely adorable! And his color is beautiful! Welcome to the world, little one! 🫶🫶