MY FOAL WENT TO HOSPITAL // Zephyr Update and Foal Training

[@Silvervalleysj]

Breeding is such a gamble, even once the foal is born! Glad to hear the little guy is doing alright now, he is very lucky to have a vet looking out for him!

[@Narrendor]

What a precious little lad. He's doing so well! No wonder your horses come out so chill and well handled when you start like this

[@nicktempleton6943]

gorgeous little colt that snoot 🥰

[@JV-pj7dz]

Oh Holly, he is simply gorgeous. You must be over the moon delighted. Phew! those long legs are strong legs! In that video of his first time out with his mom, it's so clear that he loves to move; you can just see how thrilled he is at his own athleticism. I mean -- he loves being alive! And yeah, this one might not be your little teddy bear. Hahaha. He's a lot of horse. Hope you keep updating us. I cannot even tell you how much of a charge I get from watching him -- because you can tell -- he's the real thing -- a good one. JV

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thank you ♥️

[@nancyjb7080]

Poor little Zephyr but glad you caught his issue early and he appears to be on the road to recovery; such a cute little guy

[@fleetskipper1810]

He is a beauty. So glad that you got his medical issues sorted out. The silver lining is is that he’s getting early training with picking up his feet, etc., so he’ll already know that and remember it when you get back from Australia the next time.

[@Currabell]

Lovely work with the foal. They learn only from kindness and an abscence of coercion.

[@Loocarrx]

This really helps for me as I have a foal due next month and will be my first time handling a foal

[@rebekahnewman3876]

His giant ears are too cute!!! He looks like a baby deer! So glad he is feeling better

[@gigglingdingo]

In the years of watching equestrian channels that is the first I have seen the start of basic training being done….. Awesome!

[@susanaufiero5071]

So glad he is doing well after what he went through - great Mom!! - what a sweet sweet face - love his eyes - seems pretty smart w/his learning - will really enjoy following this little man

[@joannesmartens9442]

So glad you could see it in time to bring Zephyr to a clinic. It's always wise to check the umbilic. And as You're a vet, you know that most foals have diarrhea because the milk change after 10 days of giving birth, because the mare is in heat. It must be frustrating for Zephyr to stay in his box for 2/3 weeks. He was running so fast and had a lot of fun. You're teaching the little colt many essential things with love and patience. Hope he can run again in two weeks, if all went well. 🥰

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Yes a lot of foals will have mild diarrhoea due to changes in the gastrointestinal flora around 2 weeks of age. However Zephy had a high temperature, was dull, lethargic and not drinking - this is absolutely not normal and if anyone sees their foal like this, they should definitely call their vet.

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

His little face when you were picking his legs up!! "What are you doing Holly? Stop will ye!!!" 😂😂😂

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Stop I know, his little face was too cute

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

@@HollyLenahanSJ he's a pure dote!! 😍😍

[@lizgarland2241]

Building blocks 💜🇮🇪💚🍀lovely to see his feet being done 🥰👍

[@filialpiety]

He is so wonderful! I love seeing how you get him used to the halter and everything! Also Welbeck licking the wall at 0:17 is so cute lolll

[@debbieredmon5063]

Thank goodness you are a vet!! I would like to think I would have noticed it but what an advantage to know when to kick it into overdrive and make sure he gets what he needs. Glad he is on the road to recovery.

[@heatherradford1994]

O I'm just in love with this little one. He's so handsome already and so cute too. Yr so lovely and calm with him and I'm sure as he gets more used to u taking him out he will love u more too 😊

[@christinemartindale8715]

Aweeee Holly he’s beautiful thank god he’s ok and on the mend that must have been scary for you. I agree I think you’ll have your hands full with this cheeky chappie lol.tfs😎🏇😎

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Please video his first pasture trip after being stalled! He will be thrilled!

[@patriciaemms1902]

If only more people spent time with youngsters gaining their confidence and making life fun for them the world would be a better place for all equines, he is a super little foal and those lugs are a winners lugs 😅 xx

[@julen2380]

Zephy is adorable and certainly i learning quickly. But Wellbeck - she is such a star! I love the clip where Zephyr is still somewhat unsure about the training, she looks back to check on him, sees you and is "ah, it's Holly so all is good" and then looks dead into the camera and then turns to Fiona as if to say "oh, and she is videoing again" :)

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Yes she’s brilliant! Even when he gets a fright and goes running around, she just stands there looking at him as if to say “you’re so dramatic 🙄😂”

[@ryli6073]

He is such a good little man, glad you picked it up early

[@jordyn0]

this is super cool to watch! little Z man is getting better and better every training session! he looks like he will be quite a big boy when he is grown 😊❤ glad he is doing better

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I think he will be big! ☺️

[@jenniferlehman326]

Slow and Steady, Holly. Look for the end game. Slow and steady will always be your friend if you have a slightly flighty foal. Don't knock it. Zephyr is already showing you what his end personality will be, HOT!! Which translates to, fast and careful in the show ring, when you train him up later. Thanks for the update. Love from your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Haha I think he’ll definitely be hot! Definitely will be worth it in the long run 😍

[@jenniferlehman326]

@Holly Lenahan I definitely think so as well. He's very uphill already and is a quick study for scratches. He's definitely got some legs he has to grow into as well. LOL 🤣 Jenn 💖

[@susanhawkins2386]

The time on stable rest will probably be good for him as his lessons will stay with him and expect the visits x

[@trulyanimalistic]

Its so hard to keep them sweet especially when you have to treat then for medical stufd. It was great to see how you showed him how to lead

[@DaWongStar]

So glad he’s on the mend! Can’t wait to see him back in the field in all his glory. ❤

[@sherrieshatzen3801]

He is absolutely gorgeous. He looks like a small Mr. Man. I can already see wha the will look like when he is an adult. All I can say is WOW!

[@janl8683]

So glad he is doing well now, he is absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@janeminwell4395]

What a handsome foal, big joints and ears! Glad he’s on the mend. 👌.

[@casper.the.exracer]

That’s one lucky baby having a vet mummy! Gosh these foals, we must be mental to have them haha. Our mare retained her placenta and we were so stressed, we’d decided not to put her back in foal. Well guess who got dropped off at stud today 😂

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Haha I don’t know why we do it to ourselves sometimes, but then the good times make it so worth it!

[@Jessie_438]

Just wanted to say that you’ve inspired me to pursue my dream of being an equine vet! I’m hoping to start the studies in 2024 x

[@vogelvrouw]

Good luck!

[@Jessie_438]

@@vogelvrouw thank you! ❤️

[@joannesmartens9442]

Don't waist time, start now if you can. To see if you will like to do it, go as a volunteer to a horseclinic in your free time. I hope you will like it, because it's so nice to have more people who cares for horses😊

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Oh I love to hear that! Best of luck ☺️

[@MissJools11]

@@joannesmartens9442 ^waste not waist, waist is a part of the human body.

[@Patti-1962]

I'm so glad to hear everything is ok! Thank goodness you know what to look for and was able to take care of things in a timely manner!!!

[@Patti-1962]

"were able"🙄

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Mom is so chill with you working on her baby. Do you take her to the vet also when he goes?

[@diane9071]

Loved the content, momma is fantastic, baby is adorable and your step by step experienced hands on guidance is A+

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Welbeck is a star, a perfect mum ♥️

[@susan_brehm]

He is GORGEOUS! So glad you caught the infection early and it's healing quickly. I'm looking forward to all of his updates!

[@jessicaruhl7314]

Glad Zephyr is feeling better ❤

[@marionwigzell7334]

Love those beautiful eyes, bless him (-: Marion

[@Katherinekirbydressage]

Glad that he is okay! He seems so lovely ❤

[@katherinestead708]

Poor little Zephy, glad he's doing better! he's so cute!

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

He is so gorgeous!!! ❤❤❤. Thank goodness he is all better. Love the little “training” sessions. He looks really big - how many hands do you expect him to be?

[@dragonflyfragment]

I love these training videos and the way you break everything down!

[@marquettagunderson8820]

Goodness he’s adorable 🥰

[@bethanys-herd]

what a sweet little guy! His nose is so sweet - good timing that you were home when this happened!

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Yes my dad and i were very relieved I was home, especially when he was on medication at the start, it was definitely a two person job!

[@maria-k3g9u]

Will you be getting another foal for him to live and grow with? Being around other youngsters is so important in their development😊

[@terygnagni]

Is that Fiona watching from the window ? So sad she couldn’t be a mum this year ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vixiepixie1000]

Bless him, will this affect him in the future? Hope your all well 😊

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Nope! Won’t affect him at all ☺️

[@vixiepixie1000]

Ah so glad 🎉❤

[@eliaullmann114]

Would you potentially consider keeping him intact, and keeping him as a stud for your own personal breeding business?

[@rossterry]

Ouch, the sunburn!

[@lonia.5283]

So cute😊

[@nicktempleton6943]

2:33 the horses are kissing in the background 😘

[@metalkingtohorses]

HE'S PRESCIOUS

[@candidapratt3675]

HOWS the mare ??

[@joannesmartens9442]

I think it's his fostermom

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

His mum, Welbeck? She’s great, you can see her in the background of some of the clips ☺️

[@tainajaurimo5717]

😍

[@candidapratt3675]

oh no HOLLY.

[@kathrynmorelli5226]

Cautious maybe?

[@ryli6073]

There's nothing wrong with that

[@egeegee7146]

Probiotic probiotic probiotic.