It's A Boy!!!!

In the wee hours of Thursday the 15th, Piper gave birth to a beautiful, healthy colt who has his mother's coloring and his father's markings and conformation. Michelle Neumayer came to photograph the under 6-hour newborn and found him attempting to walk, feed and explore his stall. The biggest challenge for the little fellow was figuring out which end of Mommy the milk came from. He worked on this a few times, successfully feeding, and then needed a long nap to recover his strength. By the time Michelle left he was looking very confident at using his legs and was beginning to explore both his mother and his stall with confidence and curiosity. He and his Mother were nickering to each other as she nuzzled him with gentleness and amazement.

Enjoy the pictures of our Baby Boy!!!

We're Expecting a Baby!!!

Everyone at Omni is excited and waiting in anticipation for "Piper" to give birth. Owned by Angela, one of Omni's boarding clients, Piper is a thoroughbred mare bred to a quarter horse stallion of the Leaguer family. A camera is attached to Piper's stall, enabling us to watch all happenings on a television screen in Cassie Panton's office. Fun betting is on as to birth date and sex, with St. Patrick's Day a heavy favorite. We will keep you posted!!!

Angela came out early one cold morning to get a Maternity Portrait of Piper. Piper was curious and well behaved, and looked gorgeous in that golden light. You can see the bond between Angela and Piper in the second photo!

All photographs copyright Michelle Neumayer Photography 2007