Lisa's breeding mentor, who was consistently in the top 10 of USEF jumper breeders for several years in the last decade, gave her the opportunity to acquire a couple of nice Belgian Warmblood broodmares last year. One of those mares is Olivia B, by Arko III.
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| It takes a village to get movement videos of these babies sometimes, lol |
Olivia B was bred to Castleberrys Ffafr ap Cuhlwch last year for a 2021 baby, who is just something else.
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| I would say he is comfortable shifting his weight over his hind end, yes. |
He turned out a lot more delicate and graceful than I think any of us anticipated. "Casually athletic" is a good descriptor for him. He's so agile and light on his feet, and I haven't seen him get fussed over anything yet.
Mary is just absolutely in love with him. She kept going on about his hip and depth of stifle and how he's going to be able to jump the moon. She's not quite ready to get a horse of her own yet, but she's thrilled that Olivia is only 7 and has many good baby producing years ahead of her yet.
He's spoken for but unnamed as of yet. His name needs to start with an 'O' like his mom's, and suggestions are welcome! O names are hard, and if we don't use them on him, we may use them on Olivia babies in the future.
Happy Friday, everyone!
I'm terrible at names... But here's some lame suggestions anyway:
ReplyDeleteOutbound
Onward
Overt
I dunno... I like one word names. ANYWAY, he's ADORABLE! And I kinda wish Mary was ready for him...
I wish she was too! I probably should have mentioned that whatever we name him, he'll still carry the Castleberry prefix. Outbound is cute!
DeleteOh right! That makes sense. Two word names are good too! Lol!
DeleteWhat a love he looks like!
ReplyDeleteOrion
Orpheus
Omni
Odin
Anything he is called will be great on him.
Those are good! Orion is already in consideration, I think.
DeleteI'm terrible at names too... Good suggestions above though!
ReplyDeleteThat is one nice foal - your breeder is very good at what she does.
She really is, and I love to see others recognize her for that.
DeleteOliver!
ReplyDeleteOr Ovation. Castleberrys Ovation has a nice sound to it.
DeleteSo cute! I think any name will fit, my only O name suggestions are Odyssey, Owen and Osiris.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, Owen would be a cute barn name!
DeleteOh good; I was going to suggest Orion.
ReplyDeleteI rode an Orion once a long time ago, it's a good name.
DeleteSo Cute!
ReplyDeleteHe really is!
DeleteI LOVE this baby. So cute! We had to do O names last year so I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteAll of the babies at her farm seem so great!
ReplyDeleteI really like Oliver, as Susan suggested. Oscar is another option. :)
He is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCastleberry's Opportunity would be my name pick! Look at this guy's potential!!
ReplyDeleteIf Olivia has a filly to Ffafr ap Cuhlwch, you could name her Olwen since the legend is about Cuhlwch and Olwen! This one is the cutest thing ever.
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