07/03/2026
Welcome, Johnny!
The speculation over whether the mare was pregnant was long over. The anticipation was real and the guessing game was over, choosing a birthdate was on. The nerve-wracking wait was intense!
For weeks, SCCRâs chief, Kris Latham, woke each morning wondering if this would be the day sheâd walk from her house down to J Paddock and meet the newest addition to the SCCR family.
Jennyâs pregnancy had been a complete surprise. When she arrived at SCCR a year ago with her foal, Joey, still nursing, we had no idea she was also carrying another baby. It wasnât until January that Kris began to suspect Jennyâs growing belly was due to more than just generous hay consumption!
Finally, on Monday, June 22 at 8:15 p.m., Jenny delivered her newest foal.
The next few hours were filled with anxious anticipation as Kris waited for the foal to stand, find his footing, and begin nursing. Jenny pawed at him several times, encouraging him to get up, and within about 30 minutes of taking his first breath, he was up on long, very wobbly legs. Thankfully, his legs were straight and no abnormalities were apparent.
As anyone who has awaited a foalâs first latch knows, those hours can feel endless.
As Kris grew increasingly concerned that Jenny still wasnât allowing the little guy to nurse after nearly four hours, she suddenly heard the sweet soundâthe music of a desperate suckleâat 11:45 p.m. Once he latched on and got his coordinates right, it was as if he had it programmed in his GPS from that moment on!
By the following day, Kris could confirm what she had suspected: it was a beautiful little c**t, whom she named Johnny.
We will most likely never know for certain who Johnnyâs daddy is, but there is strong suspicion that Harold may be just that guy since they came to us from the same herd.
It doesnât feel overly dramatic to say that Jenny must have felt something very different this time. Instead of fear, uncertainty, and danger, she brought this baby into a place of safety from his very first breath.
If youâd like to help support Jenny and baby Johnny with feed, bedding, and veterinary care, please consider contributing to their care, by going to our website.
