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Moose: See more of Moose in action on these two links: Vaulting Show Vaulting at Cedar Lodge A little known fact when we talk about Moose is how he received his name. Many people after being introduce, assume that Moose was named because of his easy going, could be mistaken for dumb, happy go lucky personality. Though all of that fits, the real reason behind Moose's name stems back to the night that he was born. Hattie is his mother and being an older mare, and very large when pregnant, we were a bit concerned that she may need help in foaling. It is a good thing that she choose to foal at 5pm in the evening, because not only were we there for the whole thing (and yes, she needed help) but we video it as well. We were still there at 12 PM. By that time, Moose was born, dried off, had been up a few times and Hattie seemed fine, but.............Moose hadn't nursed. Chris and I believe in letting foals and mares alone as much as possible. We believe in nature being the best guide for most of this stuff., but we also believe in keeping close by in case nature needs a bit of a helping hand. Chris refuses to believe that a foal will be okay, until it has been up and nursed at least twice. Then, she feels it is most likely in a safe place for us to leave it for the night. So we waited and we watched. We watched while Moose sucked on everything possible EXCEPT for what he was suppose to be sucking on. The walls, the bucket, Hattie's leg. My leg. All this sucking gives a person a bit of time for reflection and as I crouched semi-patiently in the corner, Chris made mention to Moose's unique color patterns. "Much like Moose Track ice waiting for a name. Moose, another little known fact is a broke and jumping show horse. He has been to several horse shows and has placed well in all. If he wasn't so busy in his present job, I would be hard pressed not to take him on show team. As it is however, Moose is hard at work at our main vaulting horse. His amiable personality, smooth gaits, rhythmic trot, and broad back make him ideal. Moose is used once or twice a day for vaulting and sometimes shows up in free ride as a practice horse as well. Whatever Moose ends up doing, I predict it will be with a long history with Cedar Lodge. Be sure to say "hi" when you come to the barn. His stall is the first in the door, and I would bet his head will be out looking for a pet.