Her birth fullfills the requirements for Elite Mare for her mom.
Don't ask me how I got black from a chestnut stallion and a dark brown mare, but I'm not complaining! Matilda is a girly-girl with a priceless expression on her face of placid curiosity. Her movement is very good, and her conformation is excellent. Rideability is built in, genetically.
This filly is really adorable with a pretty face and nice straight legs. I think she will be black(???). We didn't have any feminine Old West themed names on our list, but the song, "Waltzing Matilda" kept running through my mind. We did some research on my Blackberry stall side and discovered that the song is from Australia, so we made an American version of the name. We can call her Matilda for her barn name. Movement report: She looks like she will be a really super mover!!! What a beauty! She is a fourth generation filly from my breeding program. Foaling report: Matilda arrived just past midnight and was up and nursing in 2 hours. Phyllis is a natural mom and will be a new Elite Mare with the registration of this foal.
