We Needed This One...

After much heartbreak, it was a pleasant night with Trudy as she brought us another BEAUTIFUL baby!! This foal wasted no time grabbing our attention and I can't WAIT for y'all to meet her!!
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[@lynette50]

When you cried, I cried. Beautiful momma and baby

[@rachelmiller8379]

Me too ❤

[@annjohnson8437]

😭 Me too. 😢

[@tammyhicks5295]

me as well....drying my eyes right now. Katie, we love you!

[@emilyschaefer9498]

Me four! We're all grieving & celebrating with you ❤

[@wendymessenger915]

I cried as well 😊

[@sharons6901]

To see that sadness for Cool and the relief for Trudy come crashing down hits everyone in the heart. The comments all bare this out that when you broke, we broke for you.

[@JoyColgan-fw1dx]

What happened with Cool ?

[@PoppyRussianDoll]

@@JoyColgan-fw1dxshe died, unborn foal was cut from her and it was gone too

[@ultravioletindigosoulconne3320]

​@@PoppyRussianDollnever seen Cool before .so sad she lost them

[@reneeboscarillo2621]

Nothing like your husbands comforting arms to make all of your emotions come pouring out 🥰

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

Katie, the “just chill, I’ve got it, I’ve got it” we’re absolutely true words but I do agree with you that the loss of Cool and then trying to save her baby was playing on your mind. Your “I’ve got, I’ve got it” we’re just as much for yourself as for your team. I have thought all of the babies born lately are gorgeous but this little girl is stunning. You did an amazing job and congratulations on the beautiful baby and Trudy’s safe delivery.

[@lisaelias300]

There was a lot of tension in her voice, for sure.

[@bevinchurchill4046]

Wait did Cool die?

[@patriciagazey4693]

​@bevinchurchill4046 yes mom and baby😢

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

@@bevinchurchill4046 Yes, Cool had been acting out a bit kicking her stall etc. Katie had the Vet out a lot to check on her. Katie had started treatment on Cool’s leg which she hurt kicking at the stall walls. Katie said that by the time they got to the barn Cool was gone and they performed a emergency c-section to try and save the baby even performing CPR but the baby couldn’t be saved. Cool had a hemorrhage which apparently is very rare and there was nothing Running Springs could do. Having lost my first horse in a similar way (meaning it was quick and nothing could be done scenario) I am sure Katie and the entire team were devastated. Katie said they buried Cool with her baby. I remember Katie saying this was Cool’s last pregnancy. 💔

[@jessicagregg804]

Trudy’s little grunts - all of us who have been in labor can definitely sympathize with those!

[@Murphlind]

Poor Trudy. No epidural. I can relate 😅

[@TeenieBee72]

I could feel myself wanting to push with her!

[@kaleadreamaremylife7688]

Girl you NEVER need to justify your actions during such a tense situation, you know your animals way better than any viewer. Mama and baby are here safely and at the end of it all, that’s all that matters!!!! Your tears made me cry, both happy for Trudy and heartbroken for your loss of Cool and her foal.

[@AliceM0106]

I cried with you, Katie! Breaks my heart thinking about Cool and her baby! Trudy did amazing and sweet beautiful baby girl!🩵🩵🩵

[@ashleyroberts1968]

Me too. My heart breaks for Katie. I'm so so glad this one went well. Xx

[@leilanisunsets1362]

Had to grab Kleenex quick 😢

[@melissaspake7727]

Me too.. I’ve been there. I know that heartache and FEAR. I definitely cried with her.

[@Tanya-dylexisic-fingers]

Gosh my heartbroke for you again, after Johnathon said "we needed a win" and you are very much in need a win. It has one heck of a foaling season. Truly and Daphne are great! Xx

[@sarabowne3401]

You know your horses better than anyone. Don’t let anyone question your decisions.

[@Pegasusplus520]

Shout out to your husband for his support and kindness. You handled the situation like a champion. Very knowledgeable and focused. That's hard to do when you so recently had a traumatic event.

[@PL21170]

7:16 Oh Katie, I’m crying with you. You can tell just how much you loved Cool and her baby. Sending you so much love.

[@rondakelly1431]

I cried for Cool and her baby too. Ive had to try hard to not think too much about the sweet mama and baby that were lost. So happy Trudy had a safe and quick delivery. I also have to give kudos to Abigail!! For not being a horsey person she certainly has adapted and become quite competent dealing with all the critters. Great job to the whole team, including Jonathon being a sweet and supportive hubby!!

[@kristenrocha4868]

Not me sitting here bawling like a huge baby when Katie started crying. Congrats on the gorgeous GIANT filly! We were all praying for Running Springs family, Trudy and the beautiful baby!

[@kelleymaxwell3875]

Births always make me cry, but when she started crying, the water works wouldn't stop. Then she apologizing for helping Trudy? No, just no. Both did awesome and the little one is beautiful!

[@nancyblair6187]

"I gotta establish my bun before I go in here." How can she be so hilarious in such a tense situation? Katie is one of a kind.

[@annjohnson8437]

Katie cares so much for her mamas and babies. Precious mom and foal. I'm glad the birth went well. Bittersweet moment. ❤

[@eileenmelia6459]

👌❤ she's an amazing young woman ,I just love everything about her 😊

[@cheryl1]

I cried when you cried, Katie. What a beautiful baby. I thought of Cool, too. You and your team are so great! Thanks for sharing!! ❤❤❤

[@nixcivix]

Super early for this one and I must say seeing you cry after the tragedy of loosing Cool and then Trudy's baby being born broke my heart! I cant imagine how emotionally difficult it must of been for you! Trudy's baby is beautiful and Cool and her baby will be looking over them both ❤❤

[@crystalkennedy3064]

Awe Katie when you cried it broke my heart. Jonathan was so sweet. Good job momma Trudy. God those spider legs. She is so adorable. Congratulations Katie!!

[@DogHairRules]

The minute you teared up, I started bawling. I can't imagine how scared you were. So thankful that Trudy and her filly are healthy!

[@winzlot]

I cried too. You keep doing what you know is right for your mares.

[@MommaRoll712]

Katie we cry with you… we laugh with you…we pray with and for you…we’re with you through the highs and the lows. You’ve been blessed with a gift that brings life into this world and it’s an amazing gift to watch. I have kids your age and I see you and think of them if that makes sense. You’re my perfect example I show them, that anything is possible at any age if you truly and honestly want it. You’re the example that I show my kids that with hard work and dedication and MOST IMPORTANTLY to have faith in GOD that all things are possible! When you asked to pray the night VS Code Red became yours I showed my daughter that with GOD anything is possible! You’re proof! You prayed over the auction that night with a humble heart. You put HIM first before you even placed a bid. Look what happened! The skies are not the limit after all ! 😮The limit is endless with our LORD! The Lord works in ways that we cannot comprehend. You lost Cool and her baby and in the same foaling season you were given a TRUE BLUE MIRACLE of Seven. You’ve said yourself that there’s no reason other than GOD, that he’s not only alive but he’s working inside and out! The fact that he’s not just alive but to actually be thriving with casts on all four legs is proof that he’s a not just a beautiful gift, as all babies are, but he’s a true blue MIRACLE! He’s also smart too! The little spitfire can stand up in four casts and hobble to the gate and yell for food?! He’s not just food driven, he’s GOD driven! We will all keep praying for him to continue to defying the odds. Praying helps us feel like we are sharing in this amazing little miracle too. You’ve been chosen to receive a gift that has survived and continues to defy all the odds. Seven is a honest gift and testament to the whole world what the LORD can and will do! ( HIS WILL SHALL BE DONE, not ours) Seven is a miracle that GOD chose YOU to have! I think about that fact alone and I’m in awe and a little envious.😮 Seven is in my opinion your biggest answered prayer so far! You are going to be able to not just tell Seven’s story but you’re going to be able to show it! Yes it will be expensive but it will be worth it! The LORD has given you everything to be able to give Seven the BEST fighting chance of a life You’re going to have proof that miracles do happen and micro-preemie foals can survive . I will pray for the first person to argue with you that they don’t four or five years from now.😂😂😂 ( they won’t know what to do when you come at them with your response 🤣🤣) It brings me comfort the statement we are all of GODS creatures. I think of Cool and her baby entering the gates of heaven together and they’re grazing in the field of all fields. Cool left her mark on this world through all the babies she gave to this world. For whatever reason she and her baby were called home. Like you said life continues on the farm. Trudy gives birth to another stunning baby and Seven is still defying the odds. The LORD has filled your life with so many wonderful blessings and so much love. If you were told to count your blessings it would take you forever because there’s just so many blessings and I am sure so many more to come. ♥️ I wouldn’t be surprised for Cool’s story to come full circle and you end up buying a mare whose lineage goes back to Cool. Now wouldn’t that be something?! That would be another of GODS true blue miracles! I hope when she has a baby you name it Truly Cool or Cool Blue Miracle 🤔😉☺️ Thank you for letting us in to share in your journey. It’s humbling to watch so I can’t imagine what it feels like to actually live it. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOURS FROM HUMANS TO FUR BABIES! 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@shaniafenner4496]

I never comment under peoples videos lol I’m more of a silent subscriber! I’ve been so hooked on all of your videos following along and this was so beautiful, Trudy is so strong! I think the perfect name for the baby would be Wynn! It just fits and like your husband said you guys needed this Win! Trudy & Wynn 🫶🏼

[@sharonlarkin1601]

Me too! 😊

[@PL21170]

Her name is Daphne 🫶🏼

[@shaniafenner4496]

Ohhh yea your right lol, I seen that video before this one on Facebook. Silly me Lml

[@swanicesmith]

Wynn could be her middle name!❤️

[@FarBear-by6rw]

Stupid name

[@luannmansfield3248]

Bitter sweet. Hard not to think of beautiful Cool and her baby. But, now you have been gifted another beautiful baby. Congratulations!! 🎊 ❤

[@shezz87]

Soo emotional i love it. Lil Daphne welcome to the world!! Trudy you gave everyone a much needed smile by birthing out this beautiful filly!! ❤❤

[@user-vi7il8er3f]

Rainbow after a storm. Thank you Trudy. Good job mama.

[@debrarandall6913]

Bless her heart, I'm glad it's over for her. And the little princess is safely here. 💕 😢😢😢😢😢 so glad she's okay. I think we all cried too. God bless ya'll Good job Trudy!

[@veronicaaragon212]

❤❤ Sending love!! That sigh of relief after!! Y’all did need this!! Especially you Katie all the pressure you have from all these platforms and from other stuff to deliver certain expectations!! My heart goes out to you!! You are doing great!! Nature sometimes just does things that are out of our control! Bless you and your family and everyone that works with you!! This Win is beautiful rejoice in it!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-zp5ii4fp3p]

My goodness that is a big foal ! She’s beautiful! Great job to You and her husband Katie ! So thank you for doing you best to keep this one safe ! You deserve this win!

[@rebeccajkellyauthor]

Katie, don’t you worry one bit about helping the mares have babies… this is your job, to care for these mamas and babies and make sure they get everything they need. You help as much as you think they need!

[@jennifersnyder8548]

I cried when you Cried, I believe Cool was watching over Trudy and Daphne. What a beautiful pair.

[@sharonf106]

It was heartbreaking to see you crying with relief over Trudy's delivery. The tragic loss of Cool and her foal was devastating. Thankfully, it was an isolated occurrence, and though not easy, to put it in the past. Cool will always be in your heart, but there is joy to be found in the new births. Bless all of you.

[@spatrinostro1982]

I cried tears of sorrow with you over the loss of Cool and her baby, and I am overjoyed to cry tears of joy with you over the safe delivery of sweet Daphne. The care you show all of your animals is so very evident, thank you for sharing with us.

[@LisaW802]

Awww, I see the PTSD look in your face as you're holding on the baby's legs 😢😢 and remembering poor cool and her baby 😢🙏 big hugs

[@tink1964]

What a beautiful video, you did a magnificent job.

[@eileenmelia6459]

I was crying 😢with you , You are a wonderful young lady ,you look after your horses just like you would your children God bless you, horses are my favourite ❤❤❤

[@joycebrown1567]

Sweetie YOU know this mare and her past! You do what YOU know!!!! That way the mom and baby are fine!!!

[@brandyramos5086]

When he said we needed a little win, I started crying too! So glad mom and baby are healthy and beautiful.

[@sybilmoler2059]

Me too😢 am so Emotional right now.❤

[@aggiejuarez]

Trudy just hits copy and paste with her babies

[@user-ed1ic9du6c]

So beautiful. I feel blessed to be there to see this beautiful baby be welcomed into your world .I haven’t stopped crying. 😂. Katie , you are an amazing horse woman for sure. Enjoy all your blessings.💜

[@spatulagirl7298]

Oh man, Katie, what a wonderfully beautiful birth for Trudy and her sweet filly and YOU. I’m a sympathetic crier but even so, I cried right along with you - sometimes you just need the win and this was a win for all of you. ❤️ you know your mares, like you said, so this was so special to watch - the universe owed you a peaceful (mostly) birth ❤️🥺.

[@JROCKTC]

No one has a right to comment on how you help your momma’s! EVER! Katie, I watch you because YOU KNIW WHAT YOU ARE DOING! Love to all of you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘

[@janflavell9270]

I cried, too. Katie, you are amazing. Your soul is just so beautiful. ❤

[@lilysnot0kay]

Katie, you are such an amazing mama to those mamas ❤ and what a pretty little baby! congratulations Trudy 🎉

[@kirenjattan9885]

How stressful for poor mumma horse. I've helped pull out calves but never horses. You go girl. This is experience for sure. You did amazing you looked so calm. But inside i bet your stress from everything is overwhelming. You did right helping. My paws a birthing cattle guru. He says help with pressure,if you have any concerns. What a beautiful big baby. Congratulations 🎊 ❤

[@M.elonade]

OH MAN... a foaling video hasn't made me cry in a while... this was touching, beautiful, uplifting and raw. Thank you for sharing your vulnerable side with us.

[@lynnconant61]

It took me a long time to watch these videos-remembering and knowing all of the hardness and the losses. I think we all were crying with that relief with you as well. ❤❤❤

[@crystallanning7775]

Katie you know your mares and you continue to do what's best for them. This video made me Thank God for the miracle of life!

[@ellenchristian6602]

Katie, it is so beautiful the way you help a lot of them (when help is needed) to bring their precious babies into the world. You made me cry, when you cried. You needed Trudy and her precious little girl after such a sad beginning to the week. Katie, you are such a wonderful, kind and amazing person. I hope you know that and never forget it!

[@user-zp5ii4fp3p]

She is so sweet, just so tired!

[@aqua2889]

Congratulations Beautiful Trudy foal.

[@user-ic8sy1nr5m]

I cried when you cried! It was a mix of sad tears thinking about Cool and happy tears for Trudy! Congratulations to both you and Trudy! What a beautiful filly! 🥰❤

[@amberkopp3960]

Oh honey. As soon as you started to cry my eyes started pouring. You're such a good human mama for all your animals.

[@KowgirlKayla247]

the "we needed this win" and the tears? I cried along with you and so glad you have your hubby to be there and help support you through those feelings. I couldn't even begin to imagine. ❤❤

[@angelacarter6196]

Trudy did a fantastic job Little one is beautiful. So Happy for you a huge boost for you all well done you are a legend ❤

[@AddisonShade]

I did question the help, thank you for explaining your reasons. Congratulations on your new foal, she's gorgeous. ❤

[@samikirwan2441]

No matter how many times I watch this, I cry when Katie says “ yeah we did” and then she cries. I get choked up every time!

[@lkrachal5120]

I love it whe they first come out, it’s like they are thinking, “Woah! What just happened?”😅😅😅 I know that you will miss Cool and her baby. When they leave it is like they leave wholes in our hearts the size of them. You and Trudy did an excellent job. When it comes to caring for your animals you have good instincts. Keep doing what you are doing. Praying for you, my friend.❤️🫂🥰🙏

[@cindibennett7279]

I cried when I read about Cool so sad. I'd be so terrified to even be around when they're giving birth. God bless you Katie 🙏

[@lauramcdougal3952]

CONGRATULATION TRUDI. She is gorgeous. Congratulations Katie. Gorgeous Mother and Daughter.

[@jodyfrench2782]

Way to go Trudy!!! So happy for you Katie! Congratulations. #TearsOfJoy!! #Win!!

[@grace4me0707]

She does look like her daddy and Katie and family well done. You needed this amazing win and got it. She a big girl. ❤❤❤

[@harmlessrn5931]

I didn't even know I was interested in horses until I started watching your videos. Absolutely beautiful. God's grace...

[@AnnaNorris-sh2mp]

I cried with u Katie ❤️❤️❤️ I Love all of you're animals ❤️ ♥️

[@bstahler2566]

I knew you had to be so happy everything went good. God Bless

[@jonipflager1235]

Oh Katie you broke my heart when you started to cry. I totally felt your pain, your relief, your pride, your sorrow…you are such a strong woman and I’m so sorry you had to experience all the sadness with loosing Cool and the baby. Big hugs!!

[@jeanninestewart151]

I’m bawling when you were! I know who you were thinking about. Hugs Katie!!

[@nikcolepratt87]

I cried too I'm happy and for all of you still praying for all you

[@LoucreasiaWhite-km7dx]

I'm Soo sorry to hear about cool and her baby I've been folowing you since January and couldn't wait to see the foals my heart goes out to you and your family

[@user-cs5lo7bv8u]

Big baby and all did their jobs well. So fast to clean baby and up so quick

[@kimdescoteaux5844]

Gosh. I cried with you when you did. I’m so happy for you with how they’re both safe and healthy. I watch this video probably too many times.❤ Wish the best for Indy and Karen for when they are ready to foal.

[@stacya3060]

I think I started crying as soon as the video started, feeling the pain you losing cool and her baby. You did need this. This was so sweet❤️

[@janeallan6390]

What a beautiful foal ❤xxx

[@laurelmullen268]

You dove in like a champion. You did need the win after the loss of Cool and her baby. Beautiful birth (all tho I get nervous when legs are out and momma lays down). They are beautiful. Congratulations on Daphne.

[@MicheleBaum-en3hw]

What a beautiful mama mare and her beautiful baby girl 😍

[@fireheart238]

Congrats, Lady! I'm happy this went so well. Trudy is an awesome momma. It's not easy to lose a loved one, we'll all Miss Cool, but I pray that you never have another day of sadness. Much love and prayers from Texas!

[@user-zp5ii4fp3p]

Thank for sharing!❤🎉😊

[@eval.324]

If i see you started crying i just got tears in my eyes. I can see the the sadness about Cools loss and the relief everything went well with Trudy and her little girl and i feel with you! ❤

[@Karenswalk1207]

That's exactly what I felt.

[@KatT-ShihTzu]

Very emotional, beautiful video. I cried when you did, special moments right there 😊

[@ladybug7397]

This is so amazing ❤she's beautiful I'm lost for words I'm glad I'm a member of this 😊

[@Crush-81]

Hearing the word Philly reminds me of being a kid growing up with my paps Tennessee walking horses. Philly & Fancy. They were sisters. Buddy sour to the TEE! 😂 But 2 of the most sweetest girls. Gosh I miss them.

[@missdemeanour6981]

I was upset with everyone too. My tears were both sad for cool and her baby but also happy for Trudy and here because as Katie said we needed this one 🩷🩷It's bitter sweet to see all these people grieve cool and her baby and show so much empathy for Katie🩵🩶🩵

[@caroldaugherty5376]

What a beautiful lil baby, so happy for yall, Johnathan was right , this is a good win.... I have to say, I cried too...

[@user-zd8gj1bn9d]

Thank you so much for sharing! I have follen in love with you and all your fur babies!! I am shocked over Cools death. I see how mush your loves these babies and I am so sorry on your loss.

[@DogHairRules]

I had to come back and watch this again, it's so magical. Thank you, Katie!

[@stujae]

Beautiful mama ❤ beautiful baby ❤

[@sburazin1]

As soon as you started crying I was crying. Sending so much love and prayers your way. ❤

[@4usweetsmiles]

Katie, you are an incredible woman!

[@teresa72able]

Your heart needed this to go as beautifully as it did ♥️

[@reedjensen4355]

Katie You did right by helping when needed! Hence you healthy baby!

[@jeannicia]

It’s so joy full I’m crying 😢😢

[@user-ul8gn1mv8u]

I also cried with you, I'm glad everyone is good. Trudys such a good mama!

[@loriecatto8392]

❤Absolutely beautiful ❤ Congratulations!!! Such a miracle 🙏🙏LIFE God bless ❤

[@debbielencioni4257]

What a blessing. Yes you needed this one. Trudy did good. What a beautiful thing to witness. Thank you God!!

[@SharLar6074]

Amazing and so beautiful!

[@toribouchard7624]

😢 you cried made me start crying ❤ this little win yall needed at the right time. Healthy baby and mama

[@pitbullmom6428]

Thats beautiful!!! You dont have to explain why you helped her!! Shes your horse...if you wanna help her, help her!!❤❤❤

[@amandasmail8338]

Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing the good and the bad with us!

[@8ballbreaker]

Wow so cool. Way to go on team work with you and trudy

[@mldurham06]

I cried with you, Katie. Thank you so very much for sharing. I love, love the way you say mama. Blessings to you and your family.

[@ladybug7397]

She is wonderful 😊