Saturday 11 January 2014

We're Having A Foal!!

Finally the secret is out!  Guess what everyone?  We're having a foal!  Well to be precise FH is growing us our very own human foal, our very own partner in crime, our very own mini mule rider!


FH told me to stop being rude and telling everyone she'd eaten too many chocolates at Christmas ;-) Hehehe I've known for quite a long time!  I've been checking out my future mini mule rider for quite some time and making sure it recognises my dulcet tones..... I have to say I'm hoping that it comes out with proper sized ears and mini mule sized hooves, FH is hopeful too?



It's never too early for me to try and bond with Human Foal (I shall call it HF for short).... I wonder if it will be of the filly or colt variety?  And will it love me?  Of course it will, FH says it won't be able to help it :-)  Just to make sure I have been giving it kisses and snuffles....


The only problem is that some people keep trying to edge in on my territory.... first there's the pesky cat! She thinks it's her foal!


She seems to think the bump is quite a good cuddle shelf and something to play kitty cat games with!


And then as for Roller well he's trying to get in on the act too!  Something about him being the first mount for the Human Foal, well maybe I'll let him train it first and then it'll be ready for some mini mule moves extraordinaire!


FH says we have to share the new HF with the others but we know that secretly this foal is just for us minis, finally a human that will be smaller than us!  We promise to look after it and play nicely and teach it everything we know!  It's due to arrive in early May, great time of year for a ride..... what do you mean it'll be a while til it's ready FH??? We'll be careful, honest!


We're off to tidy up the stable nursery and look at babygros with ponies on..... best make sure they're brown.... the mud doesn't show that way ;-)









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40 comments:

  1. Laura11 January 2014 at 19:58

    Congratulations :-) :-) :-)

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  2. The Dancing Donkey11 January 2014 at 21:45

    Oh, how wonderful for all of you! Little HF will have the perfect herd to grow up with and learn from. Congratulations!!:)

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:30

      Thank you :-) there'll never be a dull day with this herd to play with!! Think the minis are going to be in heaven!

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  3. Camryn11 January 2014 at 22:30

    So very excited for you, and your Mom looks so pretty in foal. Lovely bump she's growing for sure. One thing I've learned about human foals is that their eyes r closed more often than not. AND they can be hairless of all things!!! Congrats

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:32

      The human foals are a little odd hey Camryn? They make weird noises and don't 'do' much for a while. We can't wait til it can ride though, how exciting!!

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  4. Willow11 January 2014 at 23:11

    Oh FH "Congratulations !
    You look so lovely !!
    What a wonderful life HF will have .
    Hugs from all of us !!
    Wilow

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:35

      Thanks Willow! We are all so excited to have a new member on the way to the gang, what a colourful life HF will lead with its animal friends to learn from :-)

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  5. Mags11 January 2014 at 23:12

    Congrats to u all, i'm sure HF will be well looked after by you all, xx

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  6. CMCastroblog11 January 2014 at 23:50

    Congratulations on the happy news!. I love your eyes, dear Mini and Roller, how perceptive of HF, such sweet kisses!. Colt or filly, HF already knows what a muleficient love is all about :-)

    Adorable, adorable pictures!

    Cuddles and ear waves to all.

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:40

      Thank you our dear friend! We are all very excited. FH has promised us we will still be just as loved but even better we'll have a new person to love us too! FH said to tell you that she will always remember your wise words about teaching children compassion - so very important and true xx

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    2. CMCastroblog13 January 2014 at 16:24

      I am very touched, thank you my friend.

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  7. Linda12 January 2014 at 00:01

    Congratulations on this wonder filled news! Beautiful, amazing and delightful photos!

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:41

      Aww thanks Linda, we all enjoyed taking those pics, any excuse for cuddles!

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  8. Mary Ann12 January 2014 at 01:04

    Amazing! And such a GREAT way to announce it! I'm so glad for you, and wish you a next five months of smooth sailing!

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:42

      Thank you Mary Ann! We have been desperate to tell everyone the news :-) Very exciting and slightly daunting, here's hoping for a smooth ride!

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  9. Unknown12 January 2014 at 04:12

    Congrats!! The little foal will have all the human and mule love in the world :) Lucky baby!!

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:44

      HF sure is gonna be overwhelmed by affection by its furry brothers and sisters, somehow we think it's gonna be a blast!

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  10. Zoe12 January 2014 at 11:50

    Wow your very own human foal to play with. How fab is that? Congratulations to you all. Good time of year to have a foal just before the summer arrives. Good planning FH

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:45

      Fab for sure! What a great time of year, hoping that HF will be able to spend lots of time outdoors getting to know us all over the summer!

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  11. Lei12 January 2014 at 14:10

    WHOO!! Congrats!

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  12. Anonymous12 January 2014 at 15:05

    To 'The Muleteers Gang' GH here,well you all must be terribly excited with the news of a new gang member.Life will change forever at Muleteer HQ!!! I think HF will bring lots of love,fun and great new adventures for you all to enjoy.You'll be able to show and teach this little person so much about life BUT Roller please do not include how to escape under the fence! Be good for FH & MH , GH is counting on you all and sends you much love.

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:51

      Dearest GH. We are getting ready to take on our new responsibilities. Roller is in charge of riding lessons, The Mini mischief ;-), Dragon discipline, Catanian is portable baby blanket, Milo is chief face washer and of course Murph is general babysitter and protector. At this rate the humans won't have much to do :-) they wish!! So much fun to be had in our ever do slightly less than ordinary family - cant wait!! Love The Muleteer Gang xxx

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  13. Anonymous12 January 2014 at 15:41

    That's wonderful news. Many congratulations! The happy family is getting bigger : - )
    Lucky HF to have such lovely friends waiting for him or her.
    With very best wishes from Judy in Cambridge

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:53

      Thank you Judy! We are so exciting to get a new brother or sister (even if they are going to be lacking in fur!). We can teach it all kinds of fun things ;-)
      Snuffles for a good week ahead xx

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  14. ann @ studiohyde12 January 2014 at 16:35

    Congratulations what exciting news! :-)

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:54

      Thanks Ann, very exciting and a little daunting too! At least there are plenty of hands, paws and hooves to share the load!!

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  15. Unknown12 January 2014 at 18:24

    Oh and what a wonderful foal it will be :-) Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures, can't wait to read about all the new adventures you will be having.
    Love and scratches from AH and UH xoxox

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    1. The Three Muleteers12 January 2014 at 19:58

      Oh AH and UH what fun we will have! What with us muleteers and our wonderful extended family it's gonna be SO much fun, what a lucky HF :-). We can't wait to share all our adventures with you! Lots of Love - Your Muleteer Fans xxx

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  16. Val Ewing12 January 2014 at 23:09

    Oh wow what great news! We'll have a 9 month old HF come to visit this summer.
    I'm sure it will be very interesting around there. What perfect mounts for HF to have. Minis!

    I'm so excited.
    HF should have a bassinet in the stable me thinks.

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    1. The Three Muleteers13 January 2014 at 18:12

      Thanks Val! I think the bassinet in the stable sounds like a perfect idea :-) Surrounded by all its new playmates - life will certainly never be dull :-)

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  17. Cynthia14 January 2014 at 17:12

    Fabulous pictures - I wonder what the minis actually perceive? Congrats again, you look great FH! hugs from your Canadian donkey friends!

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    1. The Three Muleteers14 January 2014 at 21:50

      Hey Cynthia! Lovely to hear from you guys :-) I wish I could read the minis minds, the mules sure know something is up and are being very easy going and 'careful' with me, Roller and Diesel are lavishing with love and attention! Can't wait for them all to meet, it's gonna be a hoot :-) hugs and Neighbrays to you and all the gang xxx

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  18. Anonymous14 January 2014 at 21:40

    Warmest congratulations, FH. I am sure that Roller and the Mini have a good inkling of what is going on. I sign petitions daily to raise awareness of cruelty to animals so, after taking a deep breath when news of the latest outrage arrives in my inbox, an update from The Three Muleteers is a joyful reminder that there ARE wonderful animal-loving people out there and how lovely to think that the world will be graced by the arrival of a baby who is 100% guaranteed to grow up with total respect for and love of the animal kingdom. Keep well. Take good care. Susan from Cambridge

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    1. The Three Muleteers14 January 2014 at 21:53

      Thank you Susan for taking the time to comment, it's wonderful to know that these treasures we are lucky enough to share our lives with bring pleasure to others too :-) our human foal will certainly learn to respect and care for all creatures - they will have some of the best and most willing teachers - the furry gang. It is certainly my hope that they will all bring joy to each

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    2. The Three Muleteers14 January 2014 at 21:57

      ...other, and oh what fun it will be! We look forward to sharing more of our adventures with you. The Muleteers send snuffles and Neighbrays for a happy week ahead :-)

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  19. jo wilford15 January 2014 at 18:26

    Oh Wow just checked in and seen the news... how lovely big congratulations on all to come. Hmmm seems to me it could be useful to have twins lol ;-)

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    1. The Three Muleteers18 January 2014 at 14:49

      Thanks Jo! Gonna be fun :-) I have visions of a perfect trio for a little person to learn and progress with their riding on :-) Visions of a teenager going out for a ride on the Dragon mule make me smile!!

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