Tiny Foal Has A BIG PROBLEM!!!! + Time to Run And Play!

[@leftnoname]

The young man is so tiny and already is a menace to society. That's a lot of sass in such a cute package.

[@charlene-zw]

a menace to society 🤣🦄🤣 well said 🤣🦄 so cute!!!!!! Don’t cross Prince or his Mommy ☺️

[@donnaanderson3527]

he is definitely sire material

[@fayesmith2406]

Dennis the Menace lol

[@cindyllax]

😂😂😂😂

[@pendlera2959]

@@donnaanderson3527 No, a temperament that leans towards "feisty" is not sire material. You want calmness, especially in stallions.

[@2CalaLilly]

As someone who as been associated with Thoroughbred racing nearly all my life, I can tell you a little about Bold Ruler. He was an excellent racehorse who won 23 races from 33 starts with 4 seconds and 2 thirds. He won 17 stakes races including the 1957 Preakness. He was the 1957 Horse of the Year, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973, the year his most famous son, Secretariat, won his now legendary Triple Crown. At stud, Bold Ruler became leading sire in North America 8 times, which is the most of any sire of the 20th Century. His sire line is still very active. In addition to Secretariat, 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew was a great-grandson of Bold Ruler. Slew sired the great A.P. Indy, who sired Pulpit, who sired Tapit, one of the world's current leading sires. In all, Bold Ruler sired 82 stakes winners and 11 champions. By naming your feisty little foal Bold Ruler, you are reaching for the stars. I hope you and little Prince make it.

[@rosemary702001]

That is so interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@PeaShaped]

Thank you very interesting to know.

[@alexho9927]

I knew one of his progeny, Boo Ruler. He was retired from the track and became a pleasure horse. Of all the horses in the barn Boo was not only my favorite, but everyone else's too. Plus he was quite handsome. He had a much gentler personality than the rest. I always brought him an apple or carrot. But of course everyone near him got one too. Fortunately he was only surrounded by two other horses. Boo always seemed to know when I had a treat. Amazing to think that was 50 years ago.

[@christinecainjohnson7836]

Thanks for the info- I'm old enough to recall all those names. Thanks for putting it all together here. He is a gorgeous little one...🤗

[@watch-me-now9531]

BTW people who said there was a need for a vet when he was born, just don't know the difference between a generally healthy foal that needs some assistance and a foal born with true medical needs. You showed great patience and gave him just what he needed.

[@rebeccaaaaaaaac]

Yes I think this foal was just exceptionally small for his gestation, so he didn’t grow appropriately inside mom due to various factors which are difficult to untangle and understand. It doesn’t mean the foal is unhealthy, many human pregnancies result in babies which are growth restricted eventually.

[@lindarenslow8057]

Try finding a person who delivers shavings by the truck loads. Everyone in our area will deliver. If your can find a saw mill near you they probably can find someone who delivers. Good luck. That baby is cute as a button.

[@donnabarrett8668]

Dzfgxgxx you p

[@CJ-pt4ku]

He’s looking so good. Definitely got to teach a horse that biting and kicking a human being is not allowed.

[@alycewich4472]

And the smaller the better. When I had a few babies, I decided that the smallest they were going to be was when they were just born. And, by golly, I was right! I remember one mare I had who was showing signs of labor so I was going back and forth from the house to the barn. I finally was so tired from doing that for over 24 hours and Miranda didn't look any closer to foaling, I went up to the house to take a nap. 2 hours later, refreshed, I went back up to the barn and there was Miranda with a foal that was up and nursing. Didn't get to see anything! Later, when my vet arrived, he told me that mares can hold back on their labor for at least 24 hours if they don't want company. So my guess is as soon as I left the barn, she had her last baby that we named Blessing.

[@rachaelbrundy3837]

@@alycewich4472❤😮😊

[@Teresa-tn4we]

His mother is in really good shape she's so fat still. Doesn't even look like she's had a baby!! I'm surprised you can still afford to feed her❤❤

[@Teresa-tn4we]

Just think how much this big boy is going to eat after he's weaned and by the time he is grown!!

[@TheSilverlady1980]

I am seeing this little man instinct to kick and protect his mamma. Hard to really know what they are thinking. But has to learn to respect his handler(s). Your absolutely right discipline and submission now at 90 lbs rather than at 900 lbs. love watching your farm. You have a beautiful setting with added river therapy.

[@karenduncan6004]

How beautiful to see Chablis and Prince enjoying the sunshine together!

[@maureenmcnamara995]

Definitely a character. Very close to Mom. Feisty and ready to take on the world.

[@doris864]

I love the name Prince. It does suit him. 😊

[@judyeuller7602]

Prince sure is a feisty little guy. Beautiful, too. I'm so glad to see how healthy he is.

[@bronwyntaylor7377]

Trust this family that saved Oliver and their history of training and management know the signs to watch out for.

[@CarnivoreStork]

Looks like the little man has taken on the job of protecting his mommy. I’ve never seen that before and it does show high intelligence at less than 2 weeks old. Once he figures out humans are the Alpha he will probably be relieved.

[@arleneclawson1407]

Bob: That's my boy!

[@LilA-zl6tf]

I saw it also that way. That he was protecting his Mama. ❤

[@tacratt6091]

Yep! He thinks it’s his job to look after mom!

[@pendlera2959]

Ya'll seem to be confusing resource guarding with chivalry or something. No different than guarding a feed bucket.

[@Luckybetta]

Oh he's being a little stinker! 😅. Good to see that he's growing and getting strong! Time to start learning manners!

[@Jakap-c8q]

I do like Prince name. It suits him well.

[@watch-me-now9531]

ps -- So glad Chablis didn't sell to anyone while in foal earlier this year. We would not have been able to share in this birth and new foal experience. Hope you can keep her later on too. She's such a good mom.

[@rhondakanderson1120]

She isa beautiful horse !❤🐎

[@thepamela050]

What a little stinker he is....Cute and sassy at the same time...

[@dianeburnejko2908]

He is growing right before our eyes! Feisty little fella will learn his manners. They really enjoyed the bigger outdoor area. 👍

[@BajaGirl302]

Probably just pent up energy! I bet he will be a lot calmer! ❤

[@vintagelady1]

I love Mom looking one, like, "Kiddo, you are on your own here---you wanna be a brat, you're gonna pay the price."

[@lilnh1039]

I love the way JR tells what he is doing. He is right in my opinion

[@EagleSoul]

Chablis is a very elegant and beautiful Mamma. I loved how interested Bob was. With the love and guidance of all of you Tiny Prince will be a well mannered and a fantastic guy.

[@SilverGirl7494]

Love watching you guys ❤

[@toniclark2953]

Looks healthy and happy, like to see the spunk.

[@BajaGirl302]

Bold Ruler! Excellent! I got the goosebumps hearing that name! I knew right away who he sired! Secretariat was the greatest horse ever! I followed him when I was younger, watched all of his races ! 🥰

[@Dreamworld986]

And I second that comment.👍👍

[@elisaastorino2881]

I'll third - I remember

[@christinematton4125]

I'll 4th it 😊

[@sondrasmith2691]

So did I. I watched races then AND showed Saddlebred and Tennessee Walkers, in Ameteur shows, but once people began severely torturing horses in order to win, I was done! I could care less about the horse races today, because what is happening in that industry for the love of $$$$ to very young horses is criminal and some of the worst abuse.

[@kay7483]

Me too

[@donnagriffin9750]

Both mama and baby are beautiful! Thanks for sharing, love y'all!

[@victoriakraft6055]

Isn’t Prince so precious and frisky. He needs you to set boundaries, as you explained. He is well cared for and loved. A blessing 🙏🌈🎈💋

[@johnmcque4813]

He thinks he is protecting his mother. 💙💙💙 He doesn't want to share her, he wants her to himself.

[@budweiserdogg21]

🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎 WOW...! WHAT A MIX.......HE IS GORGEOUS...! 😁 PRINCE IS PERFECT 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@CosmicAnew]

When he walks, he stays so close to his mom. What a sweetheart. Prince is such a cute name!

[@bluekatgal7300]

JR understands the importance of assisting the foal so no worries as you might say. Really must say this little one is absolutely going to be fun. Gorgeous and spirited. Great combo. Could watch him for hours running around with mom. Thanks for letting us share in the fun.

[@pdsux2022]

Chablis is clearly playing with him. What a good mama

[@SFL2539-zo6zd]

The Prince of Homestead Horsemanship! Got to love this little foal.

[@annieknight71]

I love horses, I’ve had 3 in my life. But now I can’t walk without a walker so your channel gives y horse time, thank you.

[@april5666]

Me too. Living vicariously through Homestead Horsemanship videos. ;)

[@alycewich4472]

@@april5666 I as well.

[@FaytheInGod]

Me too! My first horse was Brandywine, my second was " Sissy" & my last one was Jericho. I miss riding ALOT.

[@PamelaWallace-h2d]

He is a gorgeous foal, I love how gentle but stern you are.

[@Spikedgriffon]

Cantankerous little guy! Good thing you’re working with him at such a young age!!!

[@MrPerry61]

"Mom! Mom! Look how fast I can run!" ❤🐴

[@LilA-zl6tf]

😂❤ Bold Ruler? And you told him already? - So this Prince started to act accordingly from early age..... Oh, mine.... How fitting. ♥ He is a lovely and lively little guy. Love him!♥

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Bold Ruler had a "bit" of a bad attitude himself! Lol! 😂😂😂

[@ritamcdonald9955]

His name Prince fits him wonderfully

[@galamehl9832]

Kudos to you for snapping back at the people who were on your case for not taking him to the vet! If someone hasn't raised farm animals, they need to quit the criticism. It's not common to run to the vet for everything. You have experience and know when you need a doctor. I think you are doing great ❤❤

[@DebraConner-cx5mj]

I totally agree!!

[@singingstars5006]

Yes, the over reliance on doctors of any type is not normal or healthy.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

@@singingstars5006And under reliance is foolish and dangerous. Bottom line for humans (before COVID): if a person gets sick and doesn’t start to feel better after three days, it’s time to call the doctor. Period.

[@sheilatruax6172]

People don't run to the vet anymore than they run to a MD. At least, I think it's ridiculous.

[@Tosca767]

I knew he was going to be trouble🤣🤣🤣🥰he was feisty from day one🤣

[@jeanlamberty6490]

Prince, the Bold Ruler....he's precious. I think JR has his hands full. It should be a fantastic journey for both of them....

[@glgardener4972]

He has lots of personality....he is a beauty.

[@donnac.1609]

Big spirit in the lil fella! Time to start keeping an eye on the cute but snappy lil one! Never too young to learn that humans are the leader. Heredity can surprise us all! He will be fine with the proper handling!!

[@Doxymeister]

A lot of people don't seem to understand that, just because someone chooses to do something differently from how they'd do it, doesn't make it wrong--just makes it different. Little dude's growing great, full of himself, LOL. Typical colt. Good to teach this lesson now while he's still small enough to manage it, rather than when he's big enough to hurt you. Great name, I think!

[@Nemrai]

But this isn't 'doing it different', it's causing fear and stress for a foal that won't learn anything from suddenly being forced from the ground. Yes, he needs to learn manners, but that's not the way to do it.

[@alycewich4472]

Totally agree with you!

[@Doxymeister]

@@Nemrai Maybe it would help for you to sit and watch a pasture full of mares and foals for a month or so. Observe how mares teach their offspring, including discipline. I've seen mares straight up knock them flying when they get out of line. Was the foal "in fear and stress"? Almost certainly. And also certainly, that foal remembered that lesson better than many other lessons learned, because there's something significant for that memory to be anchored to. Mares can be really rough with their babies. When raising mine, I tried to remember never to be harder on them than their momma was, and never, ever correct in anger. Anger is the recipe for disaster. This foal wasn't injured, he just got a quick lesson on how not to behave with humans.

[@lunasummer9375]

@@Doxymeister the problem is how hes correcting the foal, "making him submit" like this isnt going to teach anything to a foal and the correction isnt going to be corilated to the kicking at people. it will possibly do more damage in the long run as once the horse isnt big enogh to force down it will fight alot harder to keep from going down and possibly become bity in the long run

[@ellenc.1685]

Prince is an absolute character! Love his feistiness and am looking forward to his training. He is in the best hands.

[@LuellaLane-d6n]

Oh boy , too big for his britches!! 😊 you'll teach him but quick Jr. Gonna be a beautiful young boy an perfect name for him !! ❤❤

[@ajoy-i4d]

Prince is the best name. It suits him.

[@amyrussell3021]

Chablis is a stunning horse, I love when she trots so graceful ❤

[@Deb-r2m]

And a whole lot of folks don't know this first or last about animals. ✌️💖

[@Aertistic]

Glad to hear he gained so much weight so quickly. He's precious.

[@nanadeborah8717]

Prince is a perfect name. He already has that princely attitude. Lots of attitude for a little guy. He's beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@lynnegee6814]

😅 Prince's little confused nickers when his mum 1st lay down and rolled. "Mom, PLEASE!! People can SEE you, what are you DOING!!"

[@charlene-zw]

🤣🤣🐴🦄 cute!!!!!

[@alycewich4472]

@@charlene-zw Agree 💯

[@donnac.1609]

Every thought about putting out a calendar! A picture these two would be a great start!

[@mariefraher8725]

Love the double name. He sure acts like he knows he is royalty! Look at him strut! Definitely needs to get those zoomies out!

[@margaretjohnson8117]

listen to your instincts and your valuable experience. I commend you

[@carriepimentel6497]

So adorable❤

[@peterjones4621]

Mom and sun are so adorable!! Watching them run around and mom rolling around is a pleasure to watch, thank you!!

[@lindadeal3344]

Son not sun...

[@marycoker99]

I love his barn name,Prince. ❤

[@mtnpeace2]

Prince is such a beautiful little being.

[@G.G.999]

Bold Ruler. Well, this little guy is already growing into him name. Kicking out and being bold and wants to rule his little round pen domain. Can't wait to see how his personality starts to shine.

[@tenaguin1054]

Oh my gosh, have never seen this. On one hand it brings chuckles and is so cute, on the other hand if I was behind him and he connected I would be crying not chuckling. JR knows best to address when he is a baby, Becca needs to be on guard for sure. Doesn't lessen the love for him, he is adorable, he will need to be paid attention to at all times. Nature showing up at the best time when he is little.

[@ErnieB]

Sitting here, watching Chablis and Prince in the arena, running and playing in the sun, my heart is full, and happy. Thank you for posting.

[@s.patrciabrady]

A Glorious Name for this Beautiful little guy so full of energy and life❣️❣️❣️🥰🥰🥰. It's a pleasure to watch him and Chablis walking and running around the pen. Thank You for this video both JR and Emery ❣️❣️❣️

[@GloriaHass]

It's good to see that Prince has filled out and he is right on track with his weight. It was fun to see Chablis playing and running with Prince. If you can get them registered as Bold Ruler that would go great with his name of Prince.

[@christinematton4125]

And that may be a if ???

[@alycewich4472]

@@christinematton4125 In some horse registries a horse cannot have another horse's name. So it may be that there is another horse in the Missouri Foxtrotter registry that has that name already. But with their barn name as a prefix, there probably won't be a problem. But better for Homestead Horsemanship to be on the cautious side and wait until they know for sure before they let us fans know. Imagine the brouhaha that could ensue if they were wrong! 😱 🤣

[@rachealsmith5138]

They looked so beautiful running together in that pasture! Little Prince has a big personality!!😅❤❤

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

He's a cute little sassafras.😂🥰 That little tail blowing in the breeze when he's running is giving me the giggles.

[@MichelleAltemose]

Nothing is more fun than watching a foal with the zoomies!

[@donnacourtenay7656]

My goodness, this was such a precious video. It gives one all tĥe feels. I will be carrying it around in my heart for the day, and then rewatching many times over the months. Perfection.

[@t.m.i.1245]

People who don't know anything about raising horses OR who think their opinion is the ONLY way things should be done by, should not criticize people who know exactly what they're doing. Beautiful little baby horse and GREAT job guys 🎉❤

[@KatT-ShihTzu]

Stunning foal ❤ his name suits him very well

[@susanmartin6834]

He looks beautiful in the sunshine ❤

[@anntan9913]

He got the spunk of a little ruler xD

[@debbiewisenbaker6509]

Love the name. He carries himself like a prince. ♥️♥️

[@annmarie3520]

Looks like Chabli was happy to be out of the round pen too! Little Prince is a feisty little dude! He’s so cute! And fast on his feet!😘❤🙏🏻✨

[@paws271]

You guys did great on his name - Chablis' Prince - then there's Bob. Daddy did good! Again!! Enjoyed watching Chablis stretching her legs and feeling more normal. Prince is a spunky boy now.... I quite imagine that's a sign of intelligence, well, at least spatial and familial awareness. Thanks for the video - it was a lovely day to share it with us!!

[@robindelude3787]

The sass factor is quite high in that little one! Such a cutie pie! I love the little whiskers on his chin. I think the name Prince suits him just fine. ❤

[@laurensmidansky7619]

Prince is beautiful!! Full of energy momma was frisky herself! He will definitely be a leader among the stallions! Go, Prince, love the name!

[@hannahsmith-vf8zt]

He’s a feisty little stinker! Once he has some manners he’s gonna be a wonderful horse! You can already see he has a great gait!

[@crystalgeorge6109]

He is stunning when he walks can't wait to watch him when he is older

[@Ralph94967]

JR. folks are very quick to give negative comments Your experience of working and breeding horse you know when an animal has to see a vet. He’s got attitude that’s for sure like most kids 😂😂 God bless guys

[@crtclb]

He’ll always be Bob’s Golden Nugget to me LOL what a handsome young fellow he is!

[@april5666]

Ah, that would’ve been a great name for him - his barn name could’ve been Nugget :)

[@tstuartmc]

Tiny but Feisty beautiful little Prince

[@jeannetteashlin1725]

Prince has gotten big. Obviously Chablis' milk is good since he's gained almost 30 lbs in a short period of time. I loved hearing his nicker. That was adorable. He has some sass to him that will be nipped in the butt quick. He just needed to get out, stretch his legs and get some spunk out of him. I love his soon to be registered name hopefully and his barn name. Cute.

[@april5666]

Yes, those little baby nickers get me every time. Just the cutest thing going ;)

[@beverlywhitehurst3364]

Chablis is so beautiful and Prince is quite the character. You will get him trained in no time on how to be a gentleman.

[@bettymarsh771]

Thanks for filming these two beautiful creatures. I could watch them all day. Our God is the greatest sculptor !

[@Misskitty15]

I had one like that! Good luck!! Good thing you can pick him up! Tell your girls not to run from him when he kicks but have a soft broom and shoo him with it to show him he can't move you but you can move him! I did a huge amount of ground work with mine & so 99% of the time she was very gentle but that one percent was scarey! Thank goodness she never hurt me. Another thing, I wish I had known, never hand feed these alpha type horses. Some how that makes them feel dominant. Never trust either! I found that out too. Her Dam was just the opposite sweetest horse I had ever known... actually, she acted alot like Oliver! Never spooked always sweet. Miss her.😢

[@sigrunlaate3250]

Horses are easy to love. This little one is a heart warmer.

[@altawarren7334]

He’s a beautiful boy! And I bet he’s going to be a handful…❤❤❤❤❤

[@godlovesyourepent2514]

That’s so cute his mom’s running with him. I’m a dog lover but ever since Oliver’s story and now this little stinker, this is so cute. Little stinker would have been a cute name for him

[@ange1mom438]

I agree “little stinker” would have been an apt name. “Bold Ruler” aka “Prince” also fits his personality though.

[@alycewich4472]

@@ange1mom438 And at some point in time he won't be a little stinker, he'll be a BIG STINKER! But with JR's training he'll be just fine!

[@Jan-2020]

It is always good to wait to name a horse so that you can see the personality first. Prince is a terrific name and he is so darn cute! Love him. 💗💗💗💗💗

[@irishgirl4331]

It is so cute when he is clacking……Clacking is what they do to tell you I am a baby. 🍀🇺🇸

[@alycewich4472]

I've never heard that term before. I have known what it means when babies do it, but had never heard what it was called. Now I know. Thank you.

[@terrimartens3976]

Nothing wrong with that little guy -- cannot wait to follow him! BLESS YOU ALL!!

[@annmurry1628]

Bold ruler suits this little foal because he is very bold and very strong and i think this little colt is going to go a long way for you guys and girls in the show ring and i think that you should keep this young colt to be a stallion for breeding when he gets older and if you don't have him at your farmsted some other people might be able to use him as a stud because he looks so well put together and his gait looks good when he was running around with his mum he is so much like his dad in his movement

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

It is good to see him looking so normal and filled out now. He is strong and beautiful and fast. If you can't get Bold Roller, you can always register him as The Artist Formerly Known As to go along with your name of Prince. It would be funny.

[@pamelastanson463]

He is just SO Precious!!! And a Napoleonic attitude to boot!

[@CS-ki5uf]

I'm sure you all go out every day to see how 'His Majesty' is doing each day lol. Prince....love it!

[@susanbockh5071]

He looks so good and he's really filling in nicely.. I'm glad he's thriving..♥️

[@barbarabentley5345]

Such fun to see the quality happy mare and foal with lovely gaits - he looks perfect, and your care decisions have been confirmed as right. No more frail newborn, welcome Prince! I predict he will live up to his name.

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

That colt is just beautiful. He’s going to be a stunner when he grows full stature!

[@laurashirley7156]

Love the name!! Great job being a great horseman!!! Don’t mind people saying stuff they don’t know anything about. Keep up the great work!!

[@joannahatton99]

Most of the so called negative comments are from genuine concern, even if they don't know what they are talking about. I see defensiveness in the people when feel the need to defend JR. He's can take care of himself. It's not just the horses JR is reaching. It's also people who are learning from him. Way to go JR!!

[@franceshorton918]

I used to teach school at elementary level. I've always respected young ones with "attitude" as it's often a precurser to intelligence. God knows we all need the strength and brains we've got to face the coming future. Humans and animals alike! Congratulations JR for firm, kind and consistent control of this young guy. He will thrive and always need an outlet for his young male spirit. We need more good Dads IMHO ❤ ❤ 🐎

[@patriciamountin9564]

Awe! so sweet to watch him run around and play. Hes adorable and his mom is a looker too!