It's been a long day already, as we have gotten acquainted with the newest member of our family.   Big Ben, as he currently is being called, is strong, healthy, and friendly.   His mom is doing well.

All babies are cute, but I have to say, a precocious young foal is an absolute delight to behold.

Being at the birth and handling a foal from the start, desensitising it to things which may naturally worry it, a process called "imprint training", helps establish a stronger two way bond.   It is the basis for a good relationship and eases training in later months and years.   But even if imprint training was not on the agenda, just witnessing a start of a new life was well worth the wait.

Happy Birthday, Ben!