Weaning the foals Rising Star⭐😭, Reina and Sanne! Part 3| Friesian Horses
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- Time for weaning. The foals Rising Star⭐😭, Reina and Sanne are old and strong enough to live on without their mother. In the previous videos you could see how independent the foals have become. The mares now have a few months of rest before they have a next foal.
Weaning part 3.
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I just really want to show you what's happening. How horses react. And what solution can be devised. And again, there are several ways to wean. We have been doing it this way for years.
And for the other people, thank you all for the sweet and heartwarming comments. For us it's also hard to wean the foals. But at some point, we have to try and see what will happen...
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You are the expert in this, Yvonne. For those having a hard time with anything you share, they can choose to skip over the videos they find uncomfortable. Weaning is a normal part of life in the human and animal world's. You're doing a fantastic job! All the horses look healthy, happy, and loved. Thanks for letting us in on all the aspects of life at Stal G! 👍❤️
@@marya4861 Another storybook girl, yesssssssssssss! The treasure, the blessing, is in her heart. "We've been doing it this way for years," our Iep-Yvonne tells us. 👍👍👍Who isn't awe-struck by this horse-whisperer!
It seems that Uniek had a closer bond with Rising Star than the other mares had with her foals. It was clear that she had a close bond, but so close surprised me. As an experienced mare she was in this situation quite often. This shows that Rising Star was a special foal for her.
Doesn't surprise me as she probably thinks he is her baby and the humans did something funny to him when they took away her colt that wouldn't get up and returned him looking a little different.
I think that losing Star and then a surprise upon getting Rising Star, that loss, maybe the memory, is what formed this close bond that made separation harder for Uniek. You can see her still protecting RS while out in the paddock with Yvonne. These two were a special pairing and the reason why I started following this channel. But through this story I met and have gotten to know all at Stal G. And for this frustrated horse woman (I'm a city gal) this is my happy place! ❤🐎💫🌟 love from Minnesota! 🇺🇲
@Bastian - Well said & sooo true! A unique bond. He was still nursing & she wasn't pushing him away at all. 5.5 mos seems too early. One of the saddest days ever at Stal G. 😩😥😢
@@naomilindberg2328 YT introduced me to this channel, Uniek and RS kept me coming back. Seeing this "weaning" is too sad to bear.
I like the way you think, Mr Stoll....and may well be the case...and who are we to judge the inner workings of The Friesian...??🤔🐎🏆💟👏
My pet cow, Lucy lost her calf about six months ago and as she is a dairy breed she had a lot of milk. I bought a calf off a local dairy farmer and named her Audrey. Audrey would have been veal if I didn't buy her. I was googling adoptions and came across Rising Star and Queen Uniek. Thank you for an amazing journey. It took Lucy three weeks before she accepted Audrey and that was three weeks of me milking Lucy three times a day to feed her. And then I woke up one morning and there they were together. They have been together ever since. They are both rescue cows and can look forward to living their best life together forever.
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Such a great story...so happy your little calf survived. ....😊👍
What a lovely story! And it makes me appreciate how quickly Uniek accepted Rising Star!
Thank you for sharing your lovely story.❤️ Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
That's a real heartwarming story - thank you for rescuing them.
@@gingertea5006 They're still doing well although Audrey is over a year now and getting weaned. Their love is wonderful to watch.
Aww wee Reina seemed to be not quite ready, her cries broke my heart. But, having been a horsey gal all my life including working on a stud farm I do understand that this has to happen, as hard as it is. RS looks wonderful though, as do all of them. I hope Uniek gets over the separation quickly. Sending love from the UK. xx
Uniek is such a good mom and RS is such a sweet baby. He wasnt as rambunctious and climbing all over mom like RJ to the point she was ready to be over him. As demonstrated in a previous video, he called to her and she totally ignored him.
I agree. I knew from video that Reina was just as attached to Reintja as rs was to uniek. It made me sad to see Reina. Also from video, rs seems to be fine with ri and Pietro. Reina didn't really seem to bond with Senna, so I think she is sad.
Yes, Reina was pretty vocal!
@@gretchenkuehler2612 ...think you mean "Sanne"....as Senna is the dog....😊. We all make these little blunders.....👍💟
@@gretchenkuehler2612 I would argue that Reina was even more attached than Rising Star was. The first thing Reina did after being untied was immediate trying to run out of the stall, most likely to go back to her mother, and then pretty much just stayed there that way. She was quite frantic and fixated upon it, way more than she showed any interest in exploring the new stall, and almost totally ignoring the other foals.
Weaning might be necessary, but it's also a thing that happens naturally just fine on its own in the wild all the time, without needing to be forced in most cases. So I'm not sure what the rush is. The moms and babies tend to know on their own when it's actually time and will go through a weaning process all on their own when it is. I'm especially not sure why they would wait until 7 months with one foal, but wean the others so much younger at only 5½ months and not even 5 months old. It makes perfect sense for the older one to handle to the separation better, because they were most likely further into their own natural weaning process and more ready to be living independently anyhow.
RS actually seemed more concerned to me with responding to Reina's distress than with anything else most times though-I think he's had a bit of a horsie crush on her maybe ever since they first met each other through the fence the first time RS and Uniek went outside together and I think RS was totally just showing off for Reina until Uniek started to put herself between him and the fence. He also seemed to want to keep Sanne away from Reina, especially after Sanne kicked out at RS; RS & Sanne kind of seemed to be vying for dominance a little. (Unless I lost track of which one was Sanne and which was Reina.)
RS looks like he was handling the separation pretty well. He is a big, handsome colt. It is really amazing how well Uniek took care of him.
I observe wild horses who live just outside of Whitehorse, Yukon, and with them, foals stop nursing at around 10/11 months if their mother has another foal, 13 to 16 months if she does not. Foals stay with their mothers for two to three years, with fillies sometimes much longer. Fathers keep stallion behaviors in check with their young sons. Yearlings and two year olds dote on their younger siblings. They are an insurance system for the foals should the mother die, they then take over the care. This seems to be the natural way for horses living in family groups within a larger equine community. It is a shame this is not possible in a domesticated setting. Family means so much to horses.
Update: this was not meant as criticism, just my observations of wild horses, how things are in a wild, natural setting, where horses make their own decisions and live as they have for millions of years. Domestication introduces practicalities that go against what is natural, but it is not necessarily bad, just a fact of life. Horses get a lot of good in return for domestication and these Friesian horses get the best of care and are much loved, more a captive horse could not ask for. Life is hard for horses in the wild, even if it is natural. Beautiful but hard, especially right now with two feet of snow and -45C temperatures :P Early weaning is a good trade for regular food and protection from the elements. There is good and bad in everything.
@CreekValleyCritters - yeah, I think 5.5 months is TOO young. Poor RS🌟 was still nursing regularly & Uniek was fine with it. I do understand that weaning DOES need to occur, but this seems a bit premature & too early. Rinse Janko & his "Mem" were ready & his hormones were a bit much, but the others....? Awww 😖😢😫😭
It seems too early to me as well.
@@mdee860 In a domestic setting un-natural things have to sometimes be done because they are the only practical thing to do. It is sad, but then captive horses get a lot of positive things in return that their wild counterparts do not, e.g. regular meals, fly and parasite control, vet care, protection from the elements and no predators to deal with. Early weaning is just a price to pay for security. Life is hard in the wild, but also good as only here can horses live life as nature intended for them, have complete freedom of movement, make their own choices and live longterm with their families. There is a positive and negative to everything.
@@CreekValleyCritters Very well said and I agree wholeheartedly. At least they weren't ripped from their mothers at a few days old like in the dairy industry.
I would love to observe the wild horses in your part of the world.
I totally agree - Rising star and Reina are only 5 months old and Sanna 7 months old. She had a further 2 months with her mother. Why couldn’t the 2 little ones spend that extra 2 months with their mothers. Something not right here sadly.
I’m so proud of you Yvonne, for showing real life at the stable and not sugarcoating the more difficult topics. And for being honest about your mixed feelings about this weaning process. Uniek and Risey are your own horses with a beautiful but very emotional history and therefore even closer to your heart. But you must have remembered that you’ve done this for many years and always with a positive outcome. This time will be no different ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I know you and your sweet friends at the stable are there to support the mares, foals and each other💕🌷💕🌷
What a thoughtful comment!
Yvonne Delft.......
I believe she is having a very difficult morning...back in October, 2021......
And I would just hate to be Yvonne on that day!
I do hope. the trolls don't come out today...although that is yet another good reason for not showing weaning, until it was all safely over...this was a very smart decision of Yvonne's, on many counts!
Bravo, Yvonne...Goedzo!
You are a very savvy filmmaker now....👌🌹👏. ☮️💕💟🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎. Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏
@@lisajoyaslanis That too was a thoughtful comment🌹
@@lisajoyaslanis If I were Yvonne on that day I think I cried, ate a big bar of chocolate and cry about that too🙈🌷
@@yvonnedelft9765 Hope it's dark chocolate ~~ good for the ole heart
They forget about mom quickly. They also have each other to play with. Its like leaving a kid at daycare for the first time. Then they get over it and want to play with the others. Its the start of a new chapter in life! ❤️❤️
'They forget about mom quickly' but do they? or do we as humans tell ourselfs that so we feel better?
Well said...
@@lauslora6511 What alternative would you suggest....that we all wallow in it?? The foals will be just fine, as all those before them were! And yes, it IS a little sad ...
@@lauslora6511 yes- they do. Horses and humans have completely differently wired brains. They wont even acknowledge eachother in a couple days if not sooner.
@@lauslora6511 that's why they are weaned at an early age. To make it easier
I can see Queen Uniek had just as hard of time as Rising Star did with the separation. Their bond was something very special ❤️❤️❤️
She wasn’t ready to wean him either!
For a brief moment, I thought of falling star when I saw uniek. Hopefully this next goal will be good for uniek as well.
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I can see Yvonne's sadness. It's evident she loves Rising Star and Queen Uniek dearly. Rising Star is so well behaved. Wonderful training Yvonne. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
Risey is under 5 months and it is normal that Uniek is sad (as well as Yvonne) it is a little bit early 😥 but I presume that it might have been easier on the foals to go through this difficult weaning moment together and our wonderful mom Uniek can still see her baby d'amour Rising Star but she must also take care of herself due to her new pregnancy
@@marie-clauderecchia4531 that’s probably why they waited for Sanne to be weaned at 7 months, so she could have other foals with her too. That’s just my guess.
@@marie-clauderecchia4531 I absolute agreement...maybe a little early, but Rising🌟Star is not the only foal at Stal G....sometimes need go with the flow!
Yvonne, Congratulations on making a difficult decision, which cannot be altogether comfortable for you...and, as it turns out, for Queen Uniek! I must admit I am a little surprised, as Rising🌟Star, the least vocal of the foals ( so far, still a long first night to pass) and that Uniek is in some amount of distress!
It would seem that Queens can be quite vulnerable also... Take heart everyone, it will all pass in a few days...it's the way the world turns! Lisa in Los Angeles 🇦🇺🐨🌏. ☮️💕💟🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎. 😷🍀. 👌
When anxious, it would seem we often turn to food.....Uniek does this morning...lol...poor mare!
Hope Risey doesn't learn bad habits from peers.
I started crying when Uniek is looking toward the door and expecting Risey to trod toward her. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story.
That looks to be the best way to weaning the foals. They stay with their childwood friends in the place they have always been. They can see and hear their mums. The mums are not far. It's difficult and sad though, especially for Yvonne, Uniek and Rising Star. But kids have to grow up and live their own life and let their mums having time for themselves. Thank you for letting us discovering the life of this fantastic herd.
It's no different from human mothers leaving their babies or children at daycare. It's sad, but life goes on and the mothers and babies adapt to new circumstances quickly.
And let us not forget their mums are busy growing more babies.. :) Yes, life does indeed, go on.. :)
Exactly!
Thanks for the great description of the natural behavior and life of wild horses. Interesting since I have observed this in deer and other species and have young adults and the new kids at the sametime. Even squirrels allow the babies to follow them around till the next litter is born to teach them food and water sources all year. Unfortunately in stalls you can't have the teens mixed with the newborns.
So do the kids and parents never interact again?
Rising Star is big for being just under 5 months old. He looks magnificent. So do the other two foals. He's got such a beautiful springy trot. I expect that with the Friesians, but it's great to see in RS.
My thoughts also, big, healthy looking foal. And really beautiful trot for "no Friesian"!
Right!
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That good Friesian milk helped him grow!
Uniek chewing hay and looking in the direction of her baby's new stall is the perfect picture of EMOTIONAL EATING!😥💔
Tend to agree...but, as eating is her pleasure, not always easy to tell....you are probably correct!
I was thinking the same thing. This is her version of raiding the fridge or eating chocolate. She seems more upset than RS. I guess after having a stillborn foal, this just feels like another loss. It must be very hard. Poor thing.
I thought the same thing, lol.
True, sadly....
Perfect! I thought the same thing!
I felt so sorry for Reina and Uniek. Risey did pretty well, all things considered.
Wow, where has the time gone? Seems like they were brand new yesterday! They are so big and beautiful 🤩 and to be able to watch them grow,mature and come into their own will be so special! Watching Stal G is the absolute best part of my day, right from your small children to cats and dogs to the ponies right on up to driving the cart, but Uniek and Risy are just so special to me. If I have a hard time getting to sleep some nights my husband will say “go to your Happy Place,” and there I am with Uniek and Risy🍎❤️😍
Me too. I watch several videos a day because they're so relaxing. They make me happy and sometimes even tears of joy. 💔
I have followed Rising Star’s story and I see how special he is to you and everyone at the barn. But it is time, and it’s great he can hang with the other two weanlings. It will ease the transition.
Rising Star JK was ready to leave his sweet mem Queen Uniek. I didn't expect Queen Uniek to be sad about it. I like how RS nodded his head to Yvonne before joining the other foals in the new stall as if to say I'm ready. Thank you Queen Uniek for your love and devotion to RS🌟 🙏♥️
Uniek, tough and and indifferent on the outside. But a big mush on the inside. Lol. She is an awesome mom.
@@LindaEll89 That is just SO evident!
Poor Uniek, but everything passes, new days ahead ..ad as we have seen, The Queen overcomes
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As we have seen in the next few videos neither one of them were ready to leave the other. I am so glad and happy yvonne decided to gove uniek and star more time together
@@ileana823100 I was , like Yvonne, a little uncertain...and seeing Uniek like that was heart wrenching....but I always trust her judgement...they are Her Horses, after all....and yes, it was a relief that she ( The Queen) was given more time with her colt!
And Rising🌟Star went to The Dairy, like it was about to close!!!
Goes to show, sometimes flexibility is a must...
Good choice, good result!
Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏. ☮️💕🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎. 😷🍀. 🌹Goedzo, Yvonne!
I find this especially hard to watch with Uniek and RS. Probably because of their story, and that special bond they have. Hearing Uniek whinnying for him 😢.
I feel the same 😢 but its necessary ; it must have been harder for Yvonne ! Thank you for sharing 😍
Me too 😔
@@maryshaffer8557 yes thats right
Yvonne’s Love for Queen Uniek & son Prince Rising Star JK is always so apparent and on display all the time. Yesterday Yvonne and the Queen were so very proud of Risey running, trotting through the meadow all together his tail flagging having so much fun ! This is all due to Unconditional Love ❤️ an Care. Will we ever See them Ride in the Meadow again in 2 or 3 years ? I hope so 😄😍🥰👏🏻👍 I love Stal G and everyone involved esp the horses and learning from Yvonne
And Yvonne’s love will help them through. Thank you Karen. Yvonne MOD🇳🇱🌷
Iknow nothing about weaning except that it has to be done and as hard as it is for rhe horses, the humans at Stal G do their best to make it as painless as possible for them because of the love they have for them. Love to all at Stal G. 2 legged and 4 💗
Thank you Karen... I should really love to see both Queen👑Uniek and Rising🌟Star, canter through the pasture together, as before...
What an evening to remember!
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@@donalynschumann1275 You know way more than some, showing understanding! Thanks for your good comment!
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Heartbreaking to see uniek and Rising Star separated and Uniek missing him ..
I love to hear the horses whinney like that! Unique took good care of Rising Star, she probably needs this break from nursing. Rising Star is growning up strong and healthy. He will be fine.
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Why am I having tears in my eyes, though? What a journey Uniek and Rising Star have been on... ❤
Oh Yvonne I was feeling the same way watching Risy and Uniek stand together for the final time their time together was precious they took us all on such an emotional roller coaster it’s sad this is part of growing up for horses but it’s the circle of life. Her Majesty is such an exceptional mare she did an incredible job caring for and nurturing Risy as did you because of everything you 2 did for him he was given the best possible start and will be well prepared as he gets older and that my dear friend is something to be incredibly proud of. Thank you for taking us on this incredible journey from the beginning it has touched me deeply much love to all of you in the herd.🥰🥰🤗🤗🌟🌟
@Shannon, your words are perfect! Thank you from 🇺🇸
Shannon......
Very well put,vas usual....Yvonne has done an incredible job, caring and training both of them...and Risy is looking very well of late,vafter sharing Uniek's supplements! He is glowing with good health! (does this mean he is less likely to develop Arthritis, as he later ages..??? LOL.....😂)
Can never, in my life, forget the Incredible Queen👑Uniek!
Lisa in Los Angeles 🇦🇺🐨🌏.
The Queen is like every mother….sad to let her little one go, but accepting of it. Rising Star is like every well-mothered child….still loving mom, but excited for what lies ahead.
Yvonne thanks to you and your team for your dedication to the herd. 🥰
Rising Star is a big 5 months! Uniek did a absolutely amazing job with him! She's the only momma yelling out for her baby, and the the way she's looking down to where he is at is heart breaking!! I still can't get over how big he is and he's one of the youngest!! Poor Yvonne, you can tell your heart is sad too!!
Still emotional everytime I watch!
Rising has gotten so big. And he seems so light on his hooves. Uniek knows this is how it goes. She was a great foster mom, but with a new foal on the way, she needs her energy and resources to keep this new baby and herself healthy. Sjirka and Sanne were so done with each other. We could see that in the pasture.
Yes, I noticed that Sanne was always wondering off being very independent.
All the mares and foals are so sweet! That has to be difficult for them. It's hard to watch without tears but can't imagine being in Yvonnes position! 🥺Uniek just loves being a mom and is such a good one!! They are all wonderful horses and so very well taken care of!! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
I love videos like this one where I get "reminded" of how big a horse the Queen is. Risey looks wonderful. God bless the Herd🏇❤
Amen.....😊
Uniek: 'I'm so upset I can hardly eat, but I better try though"....lol
They grew really fast. They are huge!
Iep-Yvonne to RS, Reina and Sanne as they whinny to their mems: "Yes, foals! That's life...It's not always easy!" The elegant neck of Queen Uniek looking toward her foal is a tear-jerker ~~ all moms go through this separation of the empty-nest syndrome. 😂🤓🤠🐎🦄🚙
Timing is everything...and it was a good choice, at the right time...but no way of being completely sure, except by DOING,!!!
That is being brave, to me! Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏. 🏆Champions all...Horses and humans!!
As moms, human or animal, we teach our children to be independent and responsible adults, but when they leave the nest to do as we taught them its Heartbreaking.
Watching onward. I feel so emotional watch uniek looking and looking for RS. She really has been the best mama .
Sassafras Tree...
Yes, she most certainly is! Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏. ( Got it right this time, not " tea"...)😆
This was really interesting! RS usually sounds like the startmotor of an old car when he miss Uniek. But not now? And Sanne who almost never spend time with her mother was really distressed. Poor little Reina... yes she is very small, both in body and mind, I think. But I also think that the humans around them, doing the separation, was more upset, and that affected the foals. Anyway - they are safe and sound, healthy and not alone. All is good :-) And Uniek dont forget to eat 🤣🤣
Sanne was upset, strange things happening in their short lives...confusing!...What is this place? Not my Stal..Mem??..Reina....Where are you Mem??? Come back...Rising 🌟Star.... Mum
, are you alright?? Uniek.....not very happy, since SHE ALREADY KNOWS...!!! ( Just not today, lease...)
But enough, letting my imagination run rampant, kinda helps...as I too, am a little vulnerable at this moment....
Life IS sometimes difficult, but then we get on with it!
Rising Star moves so elegantly! The white stockings make him so flashy!
Ahhh. Yvonne I do feel for you. You made a good choice of time. Like first day a child goes to school. Love to all of you.
Dear Yvonne, family, and team at Stal G. Wishing you all good things. How fortunate we all are to be able to share in the beauty and joy.
They are gorgeous..RS has such a beautiful, smooth prance 😍
RS is my favorite because he has such a soul. He is bright, playful and is able to handle himself when confronted.
....do not understand....How is Reina small in mind??? Typo??
@@lisajoyaslanis I never wrote that. Th error is yours but I am not at all offended. I have days like that also
@@barbarannie oh, my gosh! Did I ans. the wrong person?? Apologies offered...Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏
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Wow, all three foals were so good on the lead rope. You wouldn't know it was their first time. Sanne and Rising Star were as curious and bold as ever. As most of us thought, the separation seemed hardest for Reina, but by the end of the video even she had calmed down. I was a bit surprised at how anxious Uniek was, and I didn't hear Rising Star calling to her. It's an interesting process. Thank you for letting us watch how it went.
I have done this so many times over the years. It never got easier the first day of the weaning process and when it was one of my own foals my heart just aches. And yes, I've shed some tears but the foals adjust quickly. I just had to remind myself of that every single time. Honestly I think the horses handle it better than the humans, lol. Animals instinctively know when this time is approaching. I've seen it play out dozens of times but I am definitely sympathizing with you right now, Yvonne. Love to you all💗
We finally see the weaning of RS and Uniek. Textbook case... Yvonne had a more difficult time than the foals or the mares... Watch how big and beautiful Rising Star grows up. He's going to be an amazing Stallion!
Giovanni....
Very sensible.....yes, in total agreement...and he will be an amazing Stallion, from a super wonderful, amazing mare, Queen Uniek! Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏
My vote is for "amazing gelding". Nice, calm, sensible gelding, like Sjors.
@@DoubleDogDare54 maybe...but oh,I do hope Not! But is not for me to decide....
Well, our quiet little Reina certainly makes her feelings known!
And RS starts bossing around the girls right away. Wouldn't you know!
Dear Uniek is paying close attention to the process, making sure her boy is okay, but doesn't seem really upset--see how quickly she gets down to eating! Or does she have a problem with emotional eating like some of us humans???
I think that very soon they will all remember how independent those foals have become, and everyone will recover from this brief trauma!
It is so nice, Yvonne, to have already seen them relaxed and happy with their new stablemates! That makes it much easier to watch all of you there be unhappy for a little while! 😉💖
Karen. The Queen may be having some normal emotional twinges but nothing will get in the way of her eating. ! ;+)
@@sophieseeker6620 That's the Uniek we love!😄
@@LindaEll89 Yes! 😂😂😂
Yeah reina struck me as clingy. RS well adjusted and Sanne was usually independent already.
Now let just talk about Yvonne's nice and neat rope tie. That is just magical. I love how orderly it is.
I agree Sanne had an independent streak from day one. Both RS and Reina stayed closer with their Men's, and Reina was still close at the end
Sanne and Reina are beautiful horses, can wait to see how they grow.
I love RS's color, he will be stunning.
Yes, let's do that! But you already covered it, leaving me to simply agree....
@@ValMacher Have always had a soft spot for Reina.... Reintje does produce lovely foals...and love her
" blackness"....SO Friesian!!!
Reina will be just as beautiful!
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I’m so sad. This is emotional. Thank you for sharing something I’ve never seen in my life. Horses are beautiful 💕
So pretty, all of the Horses and beautiful and are kept so very clean, their coats are shiny and beautiful
It's lovely how they have other Foal friends, makes weaning so much easier for them
Uniek is such a great Mom, she was the perfect choice to raise such a Magnificent foal, we will continue to support her during her pregnancy ♥️💖🥰
What a big day! It’s wonderful to see them grow up healthy and strong. Such good mamas and caretakers.
It will be so sad to see Uniek without Rising Star.😢😪 The others too but RS and Uniek were such a miraculous pair.
Change is hard on everyone. Yvonne is handling the transition beautifully.
I really appreciate the empathy you use in weaning. You adapt your plans to their needs. If they need to see their Moms they get to do so. If it’s too stressful you make changes. It’s as gentle as can be. This cannot be easy. My heart is sad for them but I understand the moms need a break.
It's finally done. I thought it would be a lot more difficult. The emotions were temporary. The next chapter begins. Thank you Yvonne for such enlightening experience and how you handled the whole situation alongside your team members. 🦄🐴🥰🥰🥂
Dear Yvonne 💐, Get well soon 🌈!We miss you💙 !God bless you ✨️and your family !💕yours fans@HongKong 💌
Oh my Goodness! I was just watching the video when he was first brought in and now look at him! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing :)
This so bitter sweet!! Seeing Uniek miss her boy is the hardest!! Yvonne must be so hard for you to do this…you are so good at this. Just imagine if Risy had to leave the stable though…that would not be ok. They are so lucky you made sure they won’t be separated forever!! And I hope Uniek has another healthy goal to be a wonderful mom to. She was born to be a Mommy 🥰🥰🥰. Love to all the foals and Mems, we love you! From New York State in the USA 🇺🇸
It has been my opinion that Sjirkje had naturally weaned Sanne quite some time ago. Last year both Yvonne and I suspected Sjirkje also weaned Mathilde naturally (stopped letting Mathilde drink or be near) prior to them being separated. Some moms are "over it sooner". Sanne was ready for her own apartment but is not amused with Risy right now. I do feel Uniek is a bit stressed. She can feel what Yvonne feels and knows something is different this time. 🤔 I was very glad to see RStar was not put in immediately with the two other colts. He would have been double stressed dealing with the separation and being bullied by Pieter. I am eagerly awaiting the next video on this series. 😊
Sanne has been one of the most independent foals we've seen! She was rarely with Sjirkje from an early time. Good mothering and preparing her foals for life by Sjirkje!
100% I agree with your comments. All very very true. You have excellent insight and knowledge of the horses and the humans involved.
@Pake Jeffje - I definitely think that as Sjirkje has become happier, and more relaxed around humans after her bad experiences with humans as a foal, she has definitely become a more relaxed Mem with her foals, and isn't quite as over protective with them as she was with Jildou (and probably Friea, but didn't know her as a foal). Think that having two Teun foals has definitely helped too 😂😂! She's definitely a good Mem though, and it's going to be strange this year without her having the first goal of the year at the yard.
Pake Jeffje I was concerned when RS was put in with RJ and Pieter as they are older than him. One video where they were giving out the meatballs,food , Rising Star was sort of pushed out of the way. Don't think he got any food. I'm sure though that Yvonne was watching to make sure they didn't bully him.
@@Dachdogoriginal Thanks Dachdog 😁
Alles komt goed ! Yvonne and friends … you all did a great job , with the queen and the little prins charming. He is a big boy now. The end of an era, but not of their beautiful story….. to be continuent 🥰
Congratulate yourself Yvonne. You & Uniek have done a fine job of raise our Rising Star 💫
Indeed they have done just that...A fine Job!! Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏👍💕👏
I still remember when rising star first got here, they all look very healthy.
Sanne and risey got over their confusion pretty quick. Reina was just standing there thinking what is going on.
I think Risey has had a good foundation of love from Uniek and Yvonne and everyone at the stall. Uniek seems to be more concerned about the final weaning of Risey. Risey like a teenager is ready to move on and have fun with his friends. Uniek was the best Mom he could ever have. Maybe she will be reassured when she sees that Risey is happy and of course as her pregnancy goes on. What a sweet horse she is. ❤
I'm crying right now. This must be so heartbreaking for Yvonne and all of us who love these foals. Rising Star weaning Uniek is hard to watch. Such a beautiful story of these 2 especially.
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5 months seems really young....hopefully it will be better for them after a few days. It does seem to help the youngsters to have each other for support. 😔 ☺️
I can't imagine what a tough day that was for you Yvonne as I was shedding a few tears for you and Uniek. That was an extra special bond and I know they will always have it and they will continue to always see each other since you own them both!!! Uniek is an amazing mother and I love how you but the foals together for added comfort. And you are an amazing horse woman always doing the right thing for the horses with love and care!!!
Rising Star filled a hole in Uniek’s heart that was broken, and she was such a good mom to Risey. What a pair, I think they will always be close.
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Oh Yvonne. I see your pride and love and sadness all in one picture of you three standing together! But they both are healthy and have a wonderful bond. Momma and son! Thanks for this wonderful heartwarming video. I have to admit I cried a little seeing you three together. Tears of love and happiness! Happy 2022! Hugs. 🇺🇸🤗🥳❤️👍
Awww, the Queen was stress eating!! Such a hard time for all ❤️❤️❤️
2022 Yvonne Strong!!! Prayers from Texas
Wow! They’re gorgeous! And RS is beautiful.... and such a gentleman
I am in tears, sad but happy tears for all the mares but especially for beautiful Uniek, gorgeous Rising Star and Yvonne ❤ This is indeed what weaning is about and Yvonne and her great team have years of experience and certainly knows what's best for the mares and foals 😁 I have been truly touched by Uniek and Rising Star story from the beginning and had many tears, sad plus happy one's on seeing their amazing relationship, close bond and love they have for each other ❤ and how much their story has touched everyone ❤
I shall eagerly await the next video 😁
Awe Yvonne you could tell this was a hard time for you , omg Rising Star 🌟 has got so big biggest of the foals when in their stall, what a beauty, all your hard work has paid off well done you your a 🌟 star love from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤ 💙
I thought all the Mems looked sad but Uniek was the most vocal about being separated from her boy. The Foals did look a bit confused. I thought Rising Star would be calling to Uniek t;it was Reina calling out to her Mem which didn't surprise me as she was the most attached to her Mem. I was a bit teary-eyed as each one was separated ,especially Rising Star and Uniek. Rising Star and Reina were the youngest but it was for the best that they were separated together with Sanne. Remembering your earlier video the colts were together and the filles together, so no one was alone. I remember when my last child married andleft the nest, I was very happy for him at the same time I wept knowing I would miss him. It is never easy,Yvonne. (((HUGS))) xxx
Except Richtsje, she was glad to be rid of RS - he was quite a pest to her! Quite a young rascal of a colt. I can't wait to watch him grow up!!
Yeah, RJ was trouble(you know what I mean) indeed. Im glad they found Pieter to be a stall buddy for him while he adjusted letting the other foals wean a little later.
@@XmalD73 He was always trying to mount her as he grew up,that was annoying for her. Rinse Janko was a typical boy, teasing and pestering the other foals and I love him too. I have a Grandson and is a tease,pesters his sisters as well;so I pretty much understood RJ's behavior !!! lol
yes i agree i think all the mums look upset too and dont think thats spoke about much in the comments!
Uniek says she is sad but not so sad to quit eating, bless her! I hope Reina has done well with the separation, she seems to have been the foal needing to stay closest to mom in this batch. Most always hard, the parting between mother and child, when time for them to grow in their own. ❤️
I had tears in my eyes for Uniek and Rising Star. They came together at a crucial time for both and seeing her look for him was hard. I'm a softie and while I understand the separation, these two have been so special. Bless you for separating the mares and foals in a caring way. Rising Star is really a handsome colt!
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Aww, Yvonne - massive hugs to you 💕💕💕💕! I can definitely understand your mixed feelings about weaning little (not so little now 😂😂) Risey given the sadness that preceded his arrival, and the fact that the bond between him and Uniek helped to heal both your emotional wounds after little Star was born sleeping 😢😢. Seeing Uniek so upset must have been hard too, as it will have reminded you of her trying to wake little Star up, and then looking for him after he'd been removed from the stable 😢😢. Big hugs to you and Uniek, chocolate for you, and carrots for Uniek 💕💕!
It was definitely time for the foals to start off in their new life together as teenagers and figure out how to be horses without their Mems. They've all had loving and caring mem's and humans around them, so they'll definitely turn into well rounded, happy adult horses in a few years 😍😍.
Out of the foals, I definitely think that little Reina found the separation hardest out of the foals, the way she was shouting for Reintje 😢😢. I'm not sure, but I think that I heard Reintje shouting back a few times too before Uniek was shouting for Risey. However, once they all realised that they still had the company of their friends, I bet that it felt like a long sleepover for them, and they definitely had enough room to run about a bit and play together on that huge stable 😍😍😍😍😍😍.
Rising Star seemed the least concerned about what was going on. The other 2, not so much. But of all the Moms, Uniek seems the most upset. Poor thing. She loves him.
Good to see that even though she is concerned Unique will still eat, ❤️😃
Uniek ALWAYS eats!!
I love this channel, learning all about horse’s and falling in love with these too 🥰
I just made an observation, an epiphany so to speak.
Rising Star was not restless in the slightest, he was sometimes glancing at Uniek for sure but mostly, his ears were stiffly pointed forward when he was eyeing Pieter and he was leading the fillies away from stall rods/guard which means that he was protecting them from Pieter because he did not trust him (back then, now he obviously does as they are friends) and maybe because RS saw him as a threat to his little "herd" in the video. Point in case, Rising Star was exhibiting stallion behaviors at a very early age which is cool to see.
Unique really loves him I knew it would be hard for Rising but I was surprised how Unique reacted. I can't wait for her new baby. Rising is beautiful.
I think you know what you are doing and you do it well. I know those mares and foals are treated like Royalty and sometimes life moves fast and we all need to grow up and be independent. You all are Awesome and I respect all of you and all that you do. I was a little choked up with Uniek and RS they love each other so very much. I know all will be fine.
You e always done such wonderful job of explaining this to us. Thank You 🥰🐴💙🌺
This is a good way to do this. The foals have companions they have known all their life, they can hear their mothers, and the barn is familiar. The only thing that changes is not being in the stall with mom. It's a big change, but it is done kindly. The mares would begin to wean them on their own eventually, but that would involve nips and kicks. This is safer. Besides, the mares need to rest from those energetic foals.
I didn't think about how a mare would wean. Interesting.
Even though it seems too soon, I know they are well cared for.. I got all teary when RS spent his last few moments with Uniek…and the other babies too. Thank you for your videos..💙
I understand Uniek! I also eat when I’m stressed! 😄
Interesting 🧐 to learn about weaning! IMO, I’m grateful that you guys at Stal G make an effort to share the videos in this order (one knows beforehand that all the foals are well & have come through weaning with flying colours).
Another thought:
🤔 how difficult rearing RS might have been, in unfavourable circumstances (if Uniek had been unwilling). So… with that in mind… 🥰 how RS tried to stay on with Uniek & gratifying to see him superbly healthy & almost as big as a filly of 7 months.
Molly...Rising 🌟Star looks amazingly healthy! Uniek has mothered him very, very well!
..... and then there:s that! 😊👑🐎🌟🐎💕
Oh what a wonderful story of these to special horses Queen Uniek and Rising star I have loved every min of watching Yvonne with them ,you are such a special person , I feel so tearful at the moment .
This is breaking my heart!! I cried when Uniek was calling for RS. Maybe waiting a month or two more would have been easier for both of them. Oh my heart is breaking. But I know they’ll both be fine as this difficult time passes. I hop it passes quickly!
Because he is the youngest colt, if they waited until he was older he would not have any other colts to share the weaning experience. It was the luck of the drawl that he is so much younger but he looks like he is handling it well so far. I too could watch him with his mem forever.
Waiting would only result in RS being that much larger and stronger and he's still get worked up when taken away from the mare. He doesn't need her physically any longer, so he's ready to start learning to be a grown up horse. This is the best time to start, when they are young and easy to handle and train.
Understand circumstances of weaning later! But it still breaks my heart to see Uniek suffer emotionally from being separated from RS. It surprised me to hear her reaction. I think RS was ready, but Uniek wasn’t. Poor Momma!
Oh it's so sad. You can see how lost they are. My heart is breaking for the mother's and foals. Especially Rising Star since I have been so sympathetic to him from the very beginning. The poor thing started out an orphan but then Uniek took him in as her baby. That made me so happy. Now he's loosing his mother again. I know the weaning has to be done but it's still heart breaking.
He's not loosing his mother, anymore than a kid going to school is loosing his mother. He's just spending some time away from her and going off to learn new things and grow.
He is NOT losing his Mother! She is right there, under the same roof!!
Thank you so much for sharing this whole process - it's very intimate and we can see it's difficult at first! Especially for Rising Star and Uniek, I admit to tearing up a bit watching you Yvonne, and seeing Uniek look down the stable towards her son. What an amazing journey they both had, from the depths of sadness to joy at a perfect foster situation. I'll never be able to say how grateful I am (and I know many others) that you've shared it all with us. Funny moment of this video, as you're having difficulty and the foals are confused, Gea looks down as if to say, "I remember when I was weaned too, don't worry, it will all be okay!"
Very well put David...I thank you! Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏✅
Nice, David! 👍🌷
I love this video💜 I hope you have a peaceful night Yvonne. Hugs from Alabama💜
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Man Risey and Queen in the same stall. Will miss that.
I cried and cried. I knew it was going to happen but it still surprised me how hard it was to see them separated. I can't imagine how Yvonne felt.
Always worth rewatching! 😊
So sweet 💙🌸💙
Uniek is like me. She eats when she's sad!!! BLESSINGS
I was thinking the same thing. She was consoling herself with a few mouthfuls of hay. Earlier, Risey was heading toward the udders when he needed a safe place.
I am here, wearing my Queen Uniek and Rising Star sweatshirt to hug me, watching over this inevitable moment. I think Uniek and less so, her son, know what's about to happen, they've been watching and listening to the other mares and foals. But once more, they seem to put their trust in you, Yvonne.
Thank you for your calm, gentle system of weaning. That you make it gradual, from the foals playing together in the pasture, to being put together in the weaning stall, within sight and sound of their Mothers, seems closest to nature but more protective for them. Thank you for eventually putting the newly-weaned mares together in their grassy pasture to comfort and distract each other as their milk begins to recede. They'll be hearing calls from their babies, but not the screams of sudden-separation panic, as happens all too often in the world. It's time for Mother's and their babies to become individuals, and go forward in their lives, as all Mother's and their babies must do. I think your way of achieving this hard separation time is thoughtful, kind and natural.
It's sad, but look what big, strong, and healthy foals they turned out to be! They are starting their journey, and they have had such wonderful care that they will surely succeed! Rising Star will become a Shining Star
Which is an excellent name for a future foal....." Shine"....
Shine Uniekje......