Time has flown by so quickly. Just seems a few months ago Rising Star met his new Mom. Now look at Risey! So big and handsome! His next journey will be a new step into his life. Good luck Risey!! 😁😁
I watched, again, the video of baby Rising Star meeting his new Mem. It was so sad. He was so hungry... And Uniek, bit confused, then her happiness was breathtaking... Stomping her feet in excitement.. It was the most beautiful thing to watch. Everyone holding their breath, hoping Uniek didn't kick at that baby. Then...... Rising Star trying to nurse and Uniek finally saying "you're my baby now". I cried and I know I'll cry again, and again and again.
That was very special, with Uneik actually dancing with joy. They were being very careful but RS was never in danger. The soft loving look in her eyes said it all. Now he's being weaned and they enter a new phase of their relationship. But in the spring, God willing, RS will have a sibling and we will have another little foal to watch grow.
@@katherinewolfe I look forward to seeing Uniek's beautiful baby and her wonderful loving reaction. What a sweet moment that will be and how lucky that beautiful baby will be, having such a precious Mom.
I've watched that video 📹 over and over a hundred times! I've been in tears every time I watched it! It connects us with nature and the emotional intelligence of creation!
Who can forget that time they first met? Uniek’s excitement as she accepted Rising Star as her son and started to lick him? He has grown healthy and strong thanks to her. I hate to think of them growing apart, but that’s normal life for a horse.
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I just watched the three young colts playing together in the snow and loved watching it again. And when I see Senna running around in the stable I just think what a perfect life for that sweet dog.
My guess is that RS will be more upset than Uniek. She knows what is happening. But RS will be comforted both by his human- and horsefriends, and by seeing Uniek, smelling and hearing her. He is not abandoned 😁😍 I have been doing this for many years, with all kind of animals. It´s natural for them - and us! I was very happy when my teenager mowed out 🤣🤣😂 !!!
Oh Yvonne how lovely all grooming each other , on their last day together, poor RS has no idea he is going to be separated from his mummy !i truly hope he doesn’t cry too much !
I am always fascinated to see Yvonne call the horses and see them respond. Our big boy is growing up. I have enjoyed watching Uniek and RS so much. It’s a little sad to think they will be separated now but understand why it is necessary. 💖🌟❣️
I totally agree! Since we've all had the opportunity to watch Uniek and Rising Star from the moment they met, until now. Seems like it isn't just Rising Star getting weaned! Seems like we all are experiencing this major change together. You're a big boy now Rising Star! We know you'll be just fine!!
One of my saddest moments last year was seeing Uniek calling Star! When he was taking from the rubbish to get Rising Star the smell it made so real. The moment she adopted RS and her happiness the first time they went out was pure joy. I always say Fedora is with Star in heaven. They just exchanged their babies. We all learned to love RS! He is a mummy's boy
I haven't viewed Rising Star in weeks....oh my goodness, he's SO BIIIGGGG & GEORGOUS! Thank you for posting! All of my love & blessings to ALL of you for a wonderful 2022!
According to his Genes he will be spectacular And it’s Not like he’s leaving He’s Just Going To School ☺️ it’s time for his Education, I love watching you with them Yvonne, Thank You for Sharing ❤️💕💗 from Tennessee
Uniek & Rising Star's first day together is still so fresh in my mind that it's hard to imagine weaning will begin. Maybe time has become more of a blur over the last few years. Rising Star is a tall handsome colt now and I hope he will be ok soon enough.🌷🐎🌷
I like watching the progression of your stress relieving weaning process. Rising Star is very attached to his mom and I’m learning a lot by watching this.
I'm so sad. 😢 Risey looovvves his momma. He's always been a momma's boy. The grooming was awesome. 😄 I know weaning has to happen and they'll be ok. Their journey has been heartwarming. Thank you for sharing it with the world! ❤️ Rest In Peace little Black Panther.
TY for showing us all the beautiful moments, as if we were there to share in your day. Queen n Star are gorgeous n what a lovely, but very hard work you do. Happy new year everyone!
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Rising Star is a good boy and the family grooming each other was so loving. Even seeing Black Panther on Uniek rump was so loving. This video is a little bittersweet but good way to remember. Oda did a wonderful job.
@@lisajoyaslanis Yes he did. Some of these videos pull at my heart so much. Miss them all, death and being sold. The barn cat is very important member of the stable family.😊👋🏼
Weaning is a bittersweet thought, but what a lovely video. Sundown, brushing, grooming, Black Panther sitting on Uniek, and a sneak peek into the future of Rising Star's career. Uniek and Risey do enjoy each other's company. Risey seems to stick to Reina now that Rinse Janko is weaned. All the foals are so sweet. I have to laugh at Sirkje. She always seems to be the last one. I'm going to miss her and Ritchsje so much.
It's going to be interesting to see how RISING STAR reacts when he's not with his Mother. It will also be interesting to see how UNIEK reacts to not having him around, especially now that she's pregnant again. My best wishes to all of them ! 🇺🇸💙👍🐴🐎
@@maryshaffer8557 Having bred a few litters of puppies I can honestly say that I’ve never had a mother dog be distressed when her puppies go off to new homes. The humans in the house yes. Floods of tears. Mother dog happy to see them gone and get back to her life. ☺️
@@maryshaffer8557You Are Correct I’ve Even Heard that from Yvonnes own mouth in another Video she did. The difference seems to be for breeding purposes, but I Do Not Know.
Remember how protective the mares are with their babies….some more than others! I think Reintje was…but after they are weaned they walk past the young ones with barely a second glimpse. It’s the growing pains of life. Yvonne and Rein take the best care of the herd, not just because they breed them! They love these horses and do what’s best for all of them! It will all be fine☺️
@@maryshaffer8557 Growing a baby is a costly process for the mom's body. As is nursing. As I understand it, weaning at 6 months has also to do with giving the mare a break from doing both at the same time - especially in those last months of pregnancy, where the embryo grows very fast. Another factor might be the need for the horses to be stabled most of the time, due to the wet weather come autumn. If leaving the mares and foals out in a big group together isn't an option, the 3 colts together in a large box might be happier, than the foals separated from each other with their moms. Who are probably increasingly annoyed with their teenage antics and high energy. Maybe it's not ideal - I don't know, but they really don't seem to suffer above and beyond the couple days of the actual weaning process.
You keep them so clean and do everything with such kindness and so gently. RS may be a great big boy, but he's still his Momma's boy. The kitty on Uniek's back! She doesn't care.
You know what the say "A herd that pee's together, Stay together"!! I seen Uniek trying to get to the treats Rising Star spit out!! Uniek believes in "No treat left Behind" 🤣 I absolutely love seeing Uniek and Rising Star together! She is such a good mem!!
Yvonne keep a beautiful friendship with all your horses especially when you call Uniek and the other horses to you with your call language, Rising Star has grown a lot and his friendship with everyone in particular with you Yvonne and Queen Uniek (beautiful and adorable mother 🐴😍❤️)
Awww poor RS 😥 He is growing up so fast and a very handsome colt. Queen Uniek did a great job raising her foster baby 😊. I 🙏 that Queen Uniek will have a safe pregnancy & a healthy live foal. I absolutely 💘 All the videos and All the characters(people & animals), that keeps me enjoying each day 😊. God Bless All from CA 🇺🇸
He's ready for the next stage of his life. He will enjoy the bachelor pad. The Queen is ready too. She's pregnant with what could be her last foal and deserves a rest.
Wow! I'm so excited to see RS growing up and how big he's getting. I'm sure by the time this video was made, RS is actually bigger than this now. I'm so thankful for Yvonne to be documenting the process!
Risey is so handsome and sweet!! Even though he will not be nursing anymore, he still is with his mom at Stall G, I'm so happy you were able to purchase him so they will be together always ❤️🥰. Happy new year everyone !
The show of love and affection that Uniek and Rising Star have for each was so evident in this video. That though we already saw them apart,I found tears streaming down my face. In a way,it was a bit easier knowing he had adjusted to being apart from his Mem. Thank you Uniek for adopting Risy and being such a loving Mem to him. Your story was Heavenly and will never be forgotten. Thank you Yvonne for buying Uniek and Rising Star,we will be able to watch him continue to grow up. Reintje,you are a Treasure as well ,you had Reina at your side and Rinse Janko not far behind, Though we didn't see you with Reina as much,I just know you also are a wonderful Mem!!! I'm sure Sjirkje and Richtsje were wonderful as well but their foals were independent. xxx
Reina is a Mama's girl. She's always with her sweet mama rather than playing with the others. I think weaning will be just as hard on her as on Risey. And Sirkje is such a good mem. I well remember the video of her being in a panic and running around the field looking for Sanne who had already left the field.
Though the tales are not so similar.. I recall being mesmerized by Misty of Chincoteague. I did not discover it was a true story until I turned 50 something. About 45 years in between. Please make Rising Star's story into a child's book. It is the second most beautiful story I have ever heard. Misty comes third. Jesus comes first!
Risey, lol, what are you doing to your Mama?!! Are you biting her?!! What a sad day. But a necessary day. All babies grow up, and Uniek is soon ready to be a mama again. She did such a fine job raising Risey, he will be an awesome horse.
I don't know why but somehow I became so much attached to Rising Star ,loving too much that " spoiled brat " 😍 The same goes for his wonderful momma, she's so sweet 😘
Risey has indeed grown! Such a beautiful, sweet temperment learned from your care and The Queen mother...bittersweet for sure...the end of an era that has helped get through 2021. Here's to the brightest of futures for Rising Star and Uniek! i like in a video you've already posted that they say Hi to each other on passing. Will they always remember each other?
I think they will always remember each other. They came together in a beautiful way, needing each other. The timing was perfect. It was love at first sight for mamma and baby 🐴💗🐴
I love the way they all sort of milled around in the meadow waiting for... (which mare was dawdling?) to catch up with the gang before going inside. 😁😁
I love the beautiful black Friesian horses but I can't help but feel that they're being a little short changed without unique White markings on them. It seems though that rising star has enough markings on him for all of them though. Love those tiny white feet of his.
They grow up so fast…This time next year we will be watching the next generation and admiring how much they have grown and how beautiful they are. Risey will be a big beautiful stallion by then…But you can’t be a stallion if your still living with mom. Patiently waiting 😙 for part two.⭐️
This is interesting. I'm anxious to see how it goes with Risey. He all grown up! Time flies! Uniek is a fantastic mother. They needed each other and it turned out wonderful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Risey says No more milkshakes mom?! I can't wait to see part 2. I think Risey will do just fine, at least I hope. He's a beautiful colt and seems to be socializing with the other horses. Uniek did a good job as his Mom. Maybe they will still share pellets together. I know I'm a human, but I have a feeling this is going to be a continued mother-son relationship in the horse world. Of course Uniek will be busy later with her new colt or filly. Crying bitter sweet tears for them 😭 ❤
It was fun watching Rising Star grow and what a fabulous mom Unieke is. Now a different chapter to watch, Risey being on his own with friends and Unieke delivering a new foal by end of summer.😃❤️
@9:00min lol! I always laugh 😆 when 🤔 I see the video 📹 speed up! I don't speak that language! It reminds me of a tape deck I once had a cassette tape get 🧲 magnetized and it sped up and sounded 🔥 👌 💯 just like this!
Uninek and rising star ⭐️ are my favourites lol. I have started watching since u guys got him and when he lost his mom.. such a wonderful story I just love them
Thank you Yvonne, this answers some of my questions. Rising Star was 7 months old on Christmas Day. In October he was 5 months old. Sjirkje wants to make an entrance, she doesn’t come then she calls to the others to wait for her. I had a horse who would come galloping out of the woods when I whistled to him. He was very dramatic. 😁
Uniek may be ready to say farewell and see Rising Star move to his own stall and meadow, but I am unsure how Risy feels about it. He will be fine after a few days.
Risey always seemed more attached to his mem then other foals. Compared to Sanne and RJ who would run off and were perfectly happy being away from mem Risey always stood nearby Unique in your videos. Not to mention all the sounds he'd make being tied up while Unique was away. Will be interesting to see how the process went. We know he's separated and living with the boys now but I have a feeling he was an unhappy guy for a few days.
We'll never know the answer to his devoted attachment, but I can't help but wonder if it has something to do with him being without a mother for the first few hours after his birth. Not that he'd remember any of that -- but just a resulting instinctual need to stay very close to Uniek. Plus, Uniek L.O.V.E.D. him so much from the get-go! (Little guy rode all the way to Stal G with no mom around! Scary business for a foal, I'm sure!)
I think Reina always seemed much more attached to her mem than Risey. She is a little older than Risey and still glued to reintje’s side when Risey was off running around with Sanne and RJ. 🧡🧡
@Shelly Ross - I definitely think that Reina and Reintje will find the separation hardest between the three sets of mares and foals that are being weaned. She's definitely a mummy's girl - such a cutie too 😍😍.
Reina may be the most shy of all the recent foals. She is gorgeous and her bloodline is so strong, She certainly will be one to watch in the next few years. Anyway, her mention made me remember the hilarious video of her, "Catch Me If You Can." She loves her momma. No doubt about it.
@@25centsworth ...I have wondered about that...especially since Pieter arrived in the van, with his Mem! But Rising🌟Star..on his first day on earth, arrived all alone...am thinking that Janet/ somebody, rode with him in the back?? Can anybody fill me in, re. this??? Thanks, in advance .😆☮️💕🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎. 😷🍀🌹. Lisa in Los Angeles🇦🇺🐨🌏
What a pair. It's been so fun and interesting and heartwarming to watch the two of them together. I'm glad that we've seen videos after the weaning and know that RS is just fine with his new buddies and am guessing Uniek will probably not be as upset by weaning as Risey. The part that got me in this video is seeing the beautiful Black Panther again and how much a part of the barn she was. To see her settle in on Uniek's back was precious. Looking forward to the next video already with your "something special"!
RS- heeeyyy, just gonna butt right in here, touch me. Oh my goodness the mud! We have gone from rain to snow to rain, to torrential down pours, to a moment of “is that blue sky?” Nope just more down pour. My gelding has had no choice but to go thru that wet stuff he disdains. You have a great channel, thank you for letting us see your beauties and the journey of Rising Star, what a gift you have shared with all of us. He is gonna be one fabulously big boy.
This is such a bittersweet moment watching Uniek & Risey grooming each other and remembering back to the day they first met. It was love at first site! And their journey together with all the changes that have occurred has been a privilege to watch & feel a part of. Even though logically I know they will both be there to watch in the future, it will never be the same, and for that I am sad.
After watching these blogs and then Husband ordered STARZ for me to watch ‘Outlander’, was so excited to see Friesians in Outlander! They were just beautiful to see outside in the countryside instead of just inside an arena working out. Each of one I see your videos, I am brought back to Outlander. The continuation is so wonderful. Thank you.
What a wonderful morning spent with beautiful Reina ..... SOOO handsome Rising Star .... and the most gorgeous Mares in the world ... Uniek & Reintje!!!! You're right .... Rising Star 🌟 🤩 HAS grown up a LOT!! ODA WHAT great 👍 job you did & Myrthe you ate so helpful. Rising looked GREAT!! LOVE TO ALL!!! ❤ 😍 💖 🐎🐴🐎🐴🐎🐴🐎 @Linda .... hello my dear sweet sweet lady from Amsterdam!! I have had some family disasters with my son Troy & my granddaughter Hailey going on... so I haven't been here much. But things are calmed down now & I just wanted you to know I have MISSED you, Yvonne, Geertje, the horses 🐎 and my Herd Community. Love to you my dear friend ❤ 😘
You can see how much RS has grown he's almost as tall as Uniek. Everyone standing in the meadow looking towards Yvonne like "uh oh, here she comes. What does she want now?".
its so hard to watch your sweek cat Panther. I lost one of mine to a speeding driver last year, and had to find her in the road. When cats and cars conflict, the cars always win. Much love to all your critters, including you.
Awwwwww the Bond that Love built 💞💞🐎🐎Queen Uniek an RS, Kitty on Uniek was PRICELESS this was a Beautiful video,well we all see how things go in next video,,RS is growing in to his ownself Very Beautiful Colt an I hope we get to see them together even though he must be wean from Uniek,,I just want their story to continue with the new baby on the way all 3 of them together ❤ 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐾🐾
The months have passed quickly. Seems like yesterday a gangly little red colt was led into the barn, Uniek prancing as she called to him. I tear up thinking about it. Can't wait to see what the future holds.
Oh how i love these horses! I have a DWB! It is wonderful how the Queen took Rising Star as her own! Someday i will come see you and your babies! I want to bring some children in an equestrian exchange for kids that have no chance of ever traveling or being with horses and knowing the healing miracles they are through my non profit i just started BIG MRACLES!
Time has flown by so quickly. Just seems a few months ago Rising Star met his new Mom. Now look at Risey! So big and handsome! His next journey will be a new step into his life. Good luck Risey!! 😁😁
The mutual grooming instinct.... Nothing like it!
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Lisa 🇦🇺🐨
I watched, again, the video of baby Rising Star meeting his new Mem. It was so sad. He was so hungry... And Uniek, bit confused, then her happiness was breathtaking... Stomping her feet in excitement.. It was the most beautiful thing to watch. Everyone holding their breath, hoping Uniek didn't kick at that baby. Then...... Rising Star trying to nurse and Uniek finally saying "you're my baby now". I cried and I know I'll cry again, and again and again.
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That was very special, with Uneik actually dancing with joy. They were being very careful but RS was never in danger. The soft loving look in her eyes said it all. Now he's being weaned and they enter a new phase of their relationship. But in the spring, God willing, RS will have a sibling and we will have another little foal to watch grow.
@@katherinewolfe I look forward to seeing Uniek's beautiful baby and her wonderful loving reaction. What a sweet moment that will be and how lucky that beautiful baby will be, having such a precious Mom.
words out of my mouth
I've watched that video 📹 over and over a hundred times! I've been in tears every time I watched it! It connects us with nature and the emotional intelligence of creation!
Supporting Yvonne always! Risey looked like he was having so much fun
Who can forget that time they first met? Uniek’s excitement as she accepted Rising Star as her son and started to lick him? He has grown healthy and strong thanks to her. I hate to think of them growing apart, but that’s normal life for a horse.
Risey and Uniek are so beautiful! So, one more ride before the separation!
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I never get tired of watching these videos! ❤️💙🐴❤️🩹🥰
Dayum, Risy has grown! He was such a wee lad, so thin and shy and now he's a damn fine colt indeed.
Risey's big step into adulthood, thankfully he'll have the other boys as stallmates to help with all things new 💕
I just watched the three young colts playing together in the snow and loved watching it again. And when I see Senna running around in the stable I just think what a perfect life for that sweet dog.
I love Uniek and RS saved each other. They have written a sweet story together
That they have..sweet and most unique.....pun intentioned!💕🐎🐴☮️🌹🏆🏆
I bet Risey is getting so big now. All the young horses are so adorable. 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
My guess is that RS will be more upset than Uniek. She knows what is happening. But RS will be comforted both by his human- and horsefriends, and by seeing Uniek, smelling and hearing her. He is not abandoned 😁😍 I have been doing this for many years, with all kind of animals. It´s natural for them - and us! I was very happy when my teenager mowed out 🤣🤣😂 !!!
If course! The Queen will be fine....give more pellets! Rising 🌟Star? Not so much....
Oh Yvonne how lovely all grooming each other , on their last day together, poor RS has no idea he is going to be separated from his mummy !i truly hope he doesn’t cry too much !
I am always fascinated to see Yvonne call the horses and see them respond. Our big boy is growing up. I have enjoyed watching Uniek and RS so much. It’s a little sad to think they will be separated now but understand why it is necessary. 💖🌟❣️
It’s the circle of life🙂
I totally agree! Since we've all had the opportunity to watch Uniek and Rising Star from the moment they met, until now. Seems like it isn't just Rising Star getting weaned! Seems like we all are experiencing this major change together. You're a big boy now Rising Star! We know you'll be just fine!!
@@debaniol9321 So true but, doesn’t make it any easier. Lol
Yes, I know it has to be done, but I can't help but feel sad.
Agreed!
One of my saddest moments last year was seeing Uniek calling Star!
When he was taking from the rubbish to get Rising Star the smell it made so real.
The moment she adopted RS and her happiness the first time they went out was pure joy.
I always say Fedora is with Star in heaven.
They just exchanged their babies.
We all learned to love RS!
He is a mummy's boy
I haven't viewed Rising Star in weeks....oh my goodness, he's SO BIIIGGGG & GEORGOUS! Thank you for posting! All of my love & blessings to ALL of you for a wonderful 2022!
According to his Genes he will be spectacular And it’s Not like he’s leaving He’s Just Going To School ☺️ it’s time for his Education, I love watching you with them Yvonne, Thank You for Sharing ❤️💕💗 from Tennessee
@@LindaEll89 ..and will love it. 👍
First time ive seen Risey groom his mem. Lovey
Uniek & Rising Star's first day together is still so fresh in my mind that it's hard to imagine weaning will begin. Maybe time has become more of a blur over the last few years. Rising Star is a tall handsome colt now and I hope he will be ok soon enough.🌷🐎🌷
That is so sweet at 8:03" when everyone is grooming each other.
I like watching the progression of your stress relieving weaning process. Rising Star is very attached to his mom and I’m learning a lot by watching this.
I'm so sad. 😢 Risey looovvves his momma. He's always been a momma's boy. The grooming was awesome. 😄 I know weaning has to happen and they'll be ok. Their journey has been heartwarming. Thank you for sharing it with the world! ❤️
Rest In Peace little Black Panther.
Rewatching. 🤗
Risey is a Momma’s boy and will probably throw a fit. Uniek will probably be just fine without him. Part of nature
TY for showing us all the beautiful moments, as if we were there to share in your day. Queen n Star are gorgeous n what a lovely, but very hard work you do. Happy new year everyone!
Sniff. Watching Rising star and his adoption by the Queen has been like watching a real life fairy tale.
Dear Yvonne💐,it's great to see your latest visit to your Fresians!💗We love ❤ you and miss you so much🌹!Get well soon!🌻God bless you and your family 💖!Keep going for the rehabilitation plan!!!💫We continue praying for your recovery!!!💞fans@HongKong💌
Rising Star is a good boy and the family grooming each other was so loving. Even seeing Black Panther on Uniek rump was so loving. This video is a little bittersweet but good way to remember. Oda did a wonderful job.
...Panther " got out of dodge.." a.s.a.p! Not used to riding, like Barney was...miss both of those pretty kitties...they were so people friendly!!
@@lisajoyaslanis Yes he did. Some of these videos pull at my heart so much. Miss them all, death and being sold. The barn cat is very important member of the stable family.😊👋🏼
... and many thanks to Oda, photographer/ videographer!
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What an amazing sight when Yvonne put the kitty 😺 cat on the mothers back. So calm and much trust.
Weaning is a bittersweet thought, but what a lovely video. Sundown, brushing, grooming, Black Panther sitting on Uniek, and a sneak peek into the future of Rising Star's career. Uniek and Risey do enjoy each other's company. Risey seems to stick to Reina now that Rinse Janko is weaned. All the foals are so sweet. I have to laugh at Sirkje. She always seems to be the last one. I'm going to miss her and Ritchsje so much.
This is soo touching RS grooming Uniek as a big thank you of the first day they met of Uniek licking RS
And just like that he is all grown up and on his own. What a story it has been💜💜💜
Love watching you with them end keeping them clean and nice.
Risy was so cute grooming Queen Uniek😁
Rising Star is so adorable. I can't believe how big he has gotten. All of the horses are so beautiful. I wish I could hug and kiss each one. 🤗🐎
It's going to be interesting to see how RISING STAR reacts when he's not with his Mother. It will also be interesting to see how UNIEK reacts to not having him around, especially now that she's pregnant again. My best wishes to all of them ! 🇺🇸💙👍🐴🐎
@@maryshaffer8557 Really? Is it not the same in the wild with all animals, stop comparing animals to humans.
@@maryshaffer8557 Having bred a few litters of puppies I can honestly say that I’ve never had a mother dog be distressed when her puppies go off to new homes. The humans in the house yes. Floods of tears. Mother dog happy to see them gone and get back to her life. ☺️
@@maryshaffer8557You Are Correct I’ve Even Heard that from Yvonnes own mouth in another Video she did. The difference seems to be for breeding purposes, but I Do Not Know.
Remember how protective the mares are with their babies….some more than others! I think Reintje was…but after they are weaned they walk past the young ones with barely a second glimpse. It’s the growing pains of life. Yvonne and Rein take the best care of the herd, not just because they breed them! They love these horses and do what’s best for all of them! It will all be fine☺️
@@maryshaffer8557
Growing a baby is a costly process for the mom's body. As is nursing.
As I understand it, weaning at 6 months has also to do with giving the mare a break from doing both at the same time - especially in those last months of pregnancy, where the embryo grows very fast.
Another factor might be the need for the horses to be stabled most of the time, due to the wet weather come autumn. If leaving the mares and foals out in a big group together isn't an option, the 3 colts together in a large box might be happier, than the foals separated from each other with their moms. Who are probably increasingly annoyed with their teenage antics and high energy. Maybe it's not ideal - I don't know, but they really don't seem to suffer above and beyond the couple days of the actual weaning process.
You keep them so clean and do everything with such kindness and so gently. RS may be a great big boy, but he's still his Momma's boy. The kitty on Uniek's back! She doesn't care.
The adult Royal Dutch warmblood eventing horse looks a lot like an adult Risey: also with 3 white socks! ☺❤🐴
You know what the say "A herd that pee's together, Stay together"!! I seen Uniek trying to get to the treats Rising Star spit out!! Uniek believes in "No treat left Behind" 🤣 I absolutely love seeing Uniek and Rising Star together! She is such a good mem!!
😂😂 Yes no treat is left behind 👏
I love how you let the horses walk freely
I love this video they have special time together before being separated.
Yvonne keep a beautiful friendship with all your horses especially when you call Uniek and the other horses to you with your call language, Rising Star has grown a lot and his friendship with everyone in particular with you Yvonne and Queen Uniek (beautiful and adorable mother 🐴😍❤️)
Awww poor RS 😥 He is growing up so fast and a very handsome colt. Queen Uniek did a great job raising her foster baby 😊. I 🙏 that Queen Uniek will have a safe pregnancy & a healthy live foal. I absolutely 💘 All the videos and All the characters(people & animals), that keeps me enjoying each day 😊. God Bless All from CA 🇺🇸
You would never know from watching the vids that Rising Star was ever an orphan!
Uniek and RS are sooo close. I hope he still has that mother-son memory like Uniek-Eefje has as mother-daughter!!! BLESSINGS
He's ready for the next stage of his life. He will enjoy the bachelor pad. The Queen is ready too. She's pregnant with what could be her last foal and deserves a rest.
Oh noo! You mentioned Eefje.. 😔
I miss her. Wish she was still there
@@GiGee1313 I loved Eefje. She was a funny, spunky horse. Sweet but with a mind of her one-note unlike her mom!!!
@@karenroe5685 I totaly agree!
I loved her character, she was my absolute favourite.
I loved it when everyone was grooming each other! And Black Panther on top of Uniek was so cute! ❤
Sweet kitty, It's a real shame she's gone😢
That was so sweet.😻
And sweet how you helped Faya to deal with it, Ms De Jong!! You are a kind Mem...
Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🌏
Wow! I'm so excited to see RS growing up and how big he's getting. I'm sure by the time this video was made, RS is actually bigger than this now. I'm so thankful for Yvonne to be documenting the process!
Risey is so handsome and sweet!! Even though he will not be nursing anymore, he still is with his mom at Stall G, I'm so happy you were able to purchase him so they will be together always ❤️🥰. Happy new year everyone !
Funny! The cat on Uniek!
Such an uncertain beginning…Rising Star has become a beautiful, young colt thanks to Uniek accepting him as her own.
A miracle. 🙏🏻⭐️
SO EMOTIONAL!😭😭😭 They have a match made in heaven...literally! I can't imagine these two apart...
The show of love and affection that Uniek and Rising Star have for each was so evident in this video. That though we already saw them apart,I found tears streaming down my face. In a way,it was a bit easier knowing he had adjusted to being apart from his Mem. Thank you Uniek for adopting Risy and being such a loving Mem to him. Your story was Heavenly and will never be forgotten. Thank you Yvonne for buying Uniek and Rising Star,we will be able to watch him continue to grow up. Reintje,you are a Treasure as well ,you had Reina at your side and Rinse Janko not far behind, Though we didn't see you with Reina as much,I just know you also are a wonderful Mem!!! I'm sure Sjirkje and Richtsje were wonderful as well but their foals were independent. xxx
Reina is a Mama's girl. She's always with her sweet mama rather than playing with the others. I think weaning will be just as hard on her as on Risey. And Sirkje is such a good mem. I well remember the video of her being in a panic and running around the field looking for Sanne who had already left the field.
@@user-jk5ur9dh5h I remember that video of her looking everywhere for Sanne !!!
Though the tales are not so similar.. I recall being mesmerized by Misty of Chincoteague. I did not discover it was a true story until I turned 50 something. About 45 years in between.
Please make Rising Star's story into a child's book. It is the second most beautiful story I have ever heard. Misty comes third. Jesus comes first!
@@user-jk5ur9dh5h ..yes, that was a little intense...poor mare!
@@LindaEll89 that's true....and they all do well when the time comes!
Look at the size of Rising Star! ⭐️
Yes, really...!!
Risey, lol, what are you doing to your Mama?!! Are you biting her?!! What a sad day. But a necessary day. All babies grow up, and Uniek is soon ready to be a mama again. She did such a fine job raising Risey, he will be an awesome horse.
Gorgeous Rising Star and beautiful Uniek. Always warms my heart when I see them together ❤
I don't know why but somehow I became so much attached to Rising Star ,loving too much that " spoiled brat " 😍
The same goes for his wonderful momma, she's so sweet 😘
Risey has indeed grown! Such a beautiful, sweet temperment learned from your care and The Queen mother...bittersweet for sure...the end of an era that has helped get through 2021. Here's to the brightest of futures for Rising Star and Uniek! i like in a video you've already posted that they say Hi to each other on passing. Will they always remember each other?
I think they will always remember each other. They came together in a beautiful way, needing each other. The timing was perfect. It was love at first sight for mamma and baby 🐴💗🐴
What breed is Risey?
@@claudiastrycharz3872 KWPN ( Dutch Warmblood)
I love the way they all sort of milled around in the meadow waiting for... (which mare was dawdling?) to catch up with the gang before going inside. 😁😁
Risy is maturing into a beautiful colt. Beautiful coloring!
I love the beautiful black Friesian horses but I can't help but feel that they're being a little short changed without unique White markings on them. It seems though that rising star has enough markings on him for all of them though. Love those tiny white feet of his.
@@pennywhistle9060 don't need no markings, they're already stunning with shining black coats and beautiful long manes and tails.
@@roanwolf6389 YEP!
😏. 🐎🌷🇳🇱
They grow up so fast…This time next year we will be watching the next generation and admiring how much they have grown and how beautiful they are. Risey will be a big beautiful stallion by then…But you can’t be a stallion if your still living with mom. Patiently waiting 😙 for part two.⭐️
That's right! Time to move in with his buddies. He can't stick to his mem's side forever!
@@karenduncan6004 you think in your son?
Rinse Janko tried🤣🤣🤣. His memo was not amused….
Mem not memo
@@gcbaba 😂 Yes his Mem had enough of him.
I can’t believe it’s time already!!! Risey is so attached to her I can’t imagine how he will do 😭
RS and Uniek is so sweet ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rising Star is so handsome i look forward to watching as you begin to train him and to see what his future holds
We are all going to be so excited to see him in action when the time comes.
He is going to grow up and just learn to be a stallion in a 'boys group' until he is 3 years old. The rest comes after that.
This is interesting. I'm anxious to see how it goes with Risey. He all grown up! Time flies! Uniek is a fantastic mother. They needed each other and it turned out wonderful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good Day friends.❤
Dear 👑Risey & 👑Uniek
Hey, even I run when I hear Yvonne's whistle. Lol🤣😂❤
Risey says No more milkshakes mom?! I can't wait to see part 2. I think Risey will do just fine, at least I hope. He's a beautiful colt and seems to be socializing with the other horses. Uniek did a good job as his Mom. Maybe they will still share pellets together. I know I'm a human, but I have a feeling this is going to be a continued mother-son relationship in the horse world. Of course Uniek will be busy later with her new colt or filly. Crying bitter sweet tears for them 😭 ❤
It’s definitely a story that will be remembered for a very long time💖
@@yvonnedelft9765 I know it will be, Ms Delft....👍😍💕
It was fun watching Rising Star grow and what a fabulous mom Unieke is. Now a different chapter to watch, Risey being on his own with friends and Unieke delivering a new foal by end of summer.😃❤️
love this video
@9:00min lol! I always laugh 😆 when 🤔 I see the video 📹 speed up! I don't speak that language! It reminds me of a tape deck I once had a cassette tape get 🧲 magnetized and it sped up and sounded 🔥 👌 💯 just like this!
So nice!
Uninek and rising star ⭐️ are my favourites lol. I have started watching since u guys got him and when he lost his mom.. such a wonderful story I just love them
That was so sweet to see 👑Uniek and Rising Star grooming each other and Black Panther sitting on Unieks back❤️❤️🧡💛
Thank you Yvonne, this answers some of my questions. Rising Star was 7 months old on Christmas Day. In October he was 5 months old. Sjirkje wants to make an entrance, she doesn’t come then she calls to the others to wait for her. I had a horse who would come galloping out of the woods when I whistled to him. He was very dramatic. 😁
Sjirke looked good galloping up! I think you are on to something.
I think he was more like:" mom mom mom I missed you where have you been for the past 2 seconds"
Rising Star is so big! What a big beautiful boy! Uniek is such a great Mother!
Uniek may be ready to say farewell and see Rising Star move to his own stall and meadow, but I am unsure how Risy feels about it. He will be fine after a few days.
He sure loves his mamma 🐴🧡🌟
Yvonne thank you for sharing the final weaning. I'm feeling the chills here. 🙏🦄🐴
Rising Star ⭐️ is so adorable 🥰 from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸
He's maturing and he will be fine
We all have to take the bottle away. Just like the bird has to leave the nest. 🙋🏻♀️❤
Risey always seemed more attached to his mem then other foals. Compared to Sanne and RJ who would run off and were perfectly happy being away from mem Risey always stood nearby Unique in your videos. Not to mention all the sounds he'd make being tied up while Unique was away. Will be interesting to see how the process went. We know he's separated and living with the boys now but I have a feeling he was an unhappy guy for a few days.
We'll never know the answer to his devoted attachment, but I can't help but wonder if it has something to do with him being without a mother for the first few hours after his birth. Not that he'd remember any of that -- but just a resulting instinctual need to stay very close to Uniek. Plus, Uniek L.O.V.E.D. him so much from the get-go! (Little guy rode all the way to Stal G with no mom around! Scary business for a foal, I'm sure!)
I think Reina always seemed much more attached to her mem than Risey. She is a little older than Risey and still glued to reintje’s side when Risey was off running around with Sanne and RJ. 🧡🧡
@Shelly Ross - I definitely think that Reina and Reintje will find the separation hardest between the three sets of mares and foals that are being weaned. She's definitely a mummy's girl - such a cutie too 😍😍.
Reina may be the most shy of all the recent foals. She is gorgeous and her bloodline is so strong, She certainly will be one to watch in the next few years. Anyway, her mention made me remember the hilarious video of her, "Catch Me If You Can." She loves her momma. No doubt about it.
@@25centsworth ...I have wondered about that...especially since Pieter arrived in the van, with his Mem!
But Rising🌟Star..on his first day on earth, arrived all alone...am thinking that Janet/ somebody, rode with him in the back?? Can anybody fill me in, re. this??? Thanks, in advance .😆☮️💕🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎. 😷🍀🌹. Lisa in Los Angeles🇦🇺🐨🌏
What a pair. It's been so fun and interesting and heartwarming to watch the two of them together. I'm glad that we've seen videos after the weaning and know that RS is just fine with his new buddies and am guessing Uniek will probably not be as upset by weaning as Risey. The part that got me in this video is seeing the beautiful Black Panther again and how much a part of the barn she was. To see her settle in on Uniek's back was precious. Looking forward to the next video already with your "something special"!
RS- heeeyyy, just gonna butt right in here, touch me.
Oh my goodness the mud! We have gone from rain to snow to rain, to torrential down pours, to a moment of “is that blue sky?” Nope just more down pour. My gelding has had no choice but to go thru that wet stuff he disdains. You have a great channel, thank you for letting us see your beauties and the journey of Rising Star, what a gift you have shared with all of us. He is gonna be one fabulously big boy.
This is such a bittersweet moment watching Uniek & Risey grooming each other and remembering back to the day they first met. It was love at first site! And their journey together with all the changes that have occurred has been a privilege to watch & feel a part of. Even though logically I know they will both be there to watch in the future, it will never be the same, and for that I am sad.
@@LindaEll89 l know...it is a most endearing trait in horses...👌😊🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎☮️💕
Uniek is so stately yet graceful and Risey's colour is beautiful 😍
After watching these blogs and then Husband ordered STARZ for me to watch ‘Outlander’, was so excited to see Friesians in Outlander! They were just beautiful to see outside in the countryside instead of just inside an arena working out.
Each of one I see your videos, I am brought back to Outlander. The continuation is so wonderful. Thank you.
❤
Big panther I mis you!😢
What a wonderful morning spent with beautiful Reina ..... SOOO handsome Rising Star .... and the most gorgeous Mares in the world ... Uniek & Reintje!!!! You're right .... Rising Star 🌟 🤩 HAS grown up a LOT!! ODA WHAT great 👍 job you did & Myrthe you ate so helpful. Rising looked GREAT!!
LOVE TO ALL!!! ❤ 😍 💖 🐎🐴🐎🐴🐎🐴🐎
@Linda .... hello my dear sweet sweet lady from Amsterdam!! I have had some family disasters with my son Troy & my granddaughter Hailey going on... so I haven't been here much. But things are calmed down now & I just wanted you to know I have MISSED you, Yvonne, Geertje, the horses 🐎 and my Herd Community. Love to you my dear friend ❤ 😘
@@LindaEll89 you are my special Angel!!! Thank you for your love & understanding!!
I love that black cat, soooo cute 😍
R.I.P. Black Panther
Rising Star is growing up so fast - how sighingly sad!!!🥰
The joint grooming from 7:38! 🥰💓You can see what a doting mother Queen Uniek is to Rising Star and how much Risey adores his Friesian mem!
You can see how much RS has grown he's almost as tall as Uniek. Everyone standing in the meadow looking towards Yvonne like "uh oh, here she comes. What does she want now?".
The next new phase of a wee colts life. Like leaving mama at the gate on the first day of school.
its so hard to watch your sweek cat Panther. I lost one of mine to a speeding driver last year, and had to find her in the road. When cats and cars conflict, the cars always win. Much love to all your critters, including you.
Massive hugs 💕💕💕!
Awwwwww the Bond that Love built 💞💞🐎🐎Queen Uniek an RS, Kitty on Uniek was PRICELESS this was a Beautiful video,well we all see how things go in next video,,RS is growing in to his ownself Very Beautiful Colt an I hope we get to see them together even though he must be wean from Uniek,,I just want their story to continue with the new baby on the way all 3 of them together ❤ 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐾🐾
I'm a bit nervous for Risy and the other foals 😅 They are going to "leave the nest", wow!
No, they are not leaving the nest. It's more like getting their own room in the house 😁. Hennie MOD 🇳🇱🐎🌷
@@hfloor oh, yes, i meant like leaving mom's nest 😄
Why..?
@@hfloor that's right Ms Hennie...👍
The grooming was very relaxing
to watch. Risey enjoys it a great deal I see.
...and it is all part of good training....😊train me, no complaints! 😆
There's already a horse there that he'll grow up to look like, Sjors!
The months have passed quickly. Seems like yesterday a gangly little red colt was led into the barn, Uniek prancing as she called to him. I tear up thinking about it. Can't wait to see what the future holds.
Oh how i love these horses! I have a DWB! It is wonderful how the Queen took Rising Star as her own! Someday i will come see you and your babies! I want to bring some children in an equestrian exchange for kids that have no chance of ever traveling or being with horses and knowing the healing miracles they are through my non profit i just started BIG MRACLES!