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Calidora GypsyCobs, Langley, BC (2026)

05/31/2026

Calidora's The Devil Wears Prada
2023 blue blagdon mare
(SD Bluebells X SD Empire)

Prada is one of our Calidora foals from 2023. She is out of my gorgeous blue blagdon mare, Eden (SD Bluebells) and by the stunning world champion, SD Empire. These days, Prada is living her best life in South Dakota with her wonderful family. I know I usually share my more polished, artistic photos, but when her family sent us this picture, it was simply too good not to share!

Yes, our horses have all the things you want in the breed - beautiful conformation, gorgeous hair, abundant feather, great bone, etc. One of our favourite traits is the gentle temperament this incredible breed is known for. And sometimes... Their complete lack of understanding of personal space. 😂 Okay, okay—we do teach them manners!

We absolutely love seeing how much our horses adore their people and how their goofy, affectionate personalities shine through. Watching them settle into their homes, build bonds with their families, and grow into the unique horses they were meant to be is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Every one of them is different. Every one of them is special. And seeing updates like this always makes us smile.

05/24/2026

I truly have no words for the story I'm about to share, but share I will. 2026 has by far been the hardest breeding season in my 21 years of breeding horses. A month ago we lost sweet Elliott to Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (NI), an extremely rare condition in horses. And now another sweet soul has left this world.

I recently purchased a new mare from a good friend of mine. Let me be clear before I continue: this isn't her fault. The mare was being boarded and I don't blame anyone for what happened. I don't think anyone really understood what was happening. We are not assigning blame, but trying to help educate here.

Lumi (Snow White), as she's now called, was sent to our friends at River Lane Ranch for training, in exchange for her 2026 foal.

Two days ago little Sawyer was born. Unfortunately, she showed signs of distress right from the beginning. I know RLR and their vet teams did absolutely everything they could to save this filly, but it just wasn't possible.

The vets believe Sawyer had White Muscle Disease. This is a rare condition linked to a severe lack of selenium/vitamin E in the mare's diet during pregnancy. Selenium is such a finicky thing. Selenium levels in soil and hay vary from year to year, and whether people supplement with it can make a difference. Some areas lack it, while others do not. All horse owners, whether they breed or not, should research their area to see if it is deficient in selenium. It could mean the difference between surviving and... Not... Not only for a foal. White muscle disease can also affect adult horses, though it's less common.

Sharing Elliott's story brought significant awareness about NI to breeders and horse owners alike. My hope is that sharing a small piece of Sawyer's story will do the same. What you feed matters. I have spent the last 2 years deep diving into supplement and feed information, specifically geared towards Gypsies/draft horses (though it's relevant to all horses) and what I have learned has significantly improved my horses' lives. I took their old feed program, threw it out and started from scratch. Selenium is one of those things we DO supplement because our area lacks it.

Check your feed, check your area for selenium deficiency, love on your horses and hold them a little tighter today. Sawyer and Elliott both knew nothing but love and kindness in their short lives. They are loved, cherished, and will never be forgotten.

05/23/2026

Just a sneak peek of life here at Calidora. Our mares, some of our previous foals, chickens, and just life around the farm.

04/26/2026

Time for some real talk—this is important for anyone breeding horses. Farming isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. This past week, we lost our only 2026 foal, a beautiful c**t we named Elliott. Despite multiple veterinarians and doing everything possible, we couldn’t save him.

In over 20 years of breeding, I had never heard of Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (NI). That's how we lost Elliott. By sharing our experience, my hope is that someone else may recognize the signs early and prevent a similar loss from happening.

In very simple terms: NI happens when a newborn foal’s red blood cells are destroyed after it drinks its mother’s colostrum. It happens because the mare’s colostrum contains antibodies that mistakenly attack the foal’s red blood cells due to a blood type incompatibility. There is a lot more to understand about NI, and I strongly encourage you to do further research.

Foals affected by NI often appear normal at birth but may quickly become weak and develop jaundice within the first few days of life. This is a big red flag and requires immediate veterinary attention. Additional symptoms can include difficulty standing, dark urine, poor nursing, lethargy, as well as elevated heart and respiratory rates.

Mares that have produced an NI foal cannot safely provide colostrum to future foals unless blood compatibility is confirmed. However, NI is manageable. It is not a hereditary condition, and affected mares can continue to have a successful breeding career with appropriate management.

Please consider donating colostrum to local veterinarians or colostrum banks. Many foals depend on it.

Thank you to the breeders who have reached out to share their knowledge and support during this difficult time. It has been deeply appreciated.

04/16/2026

SD Bluebells - "Eden"
(SD Flash Harry X SD Big Black Mare)
PSSM/FIS/MYHM negative
NFS

Eden is the matriarch of our herd, the one who runs everything out in the barnyard. She has a kind, gentle disposition but also will put the other horses in their place with just a quick glance in their direction. She's a fair leader, who thankfully is not a bully. She's the kind of boss mare I love to have around. She's also so kind and gentle with us, kids, dogs, and even our chickens. She's an incredible mare and I still pinch myself a little, just in awe that this amazing horse is mine.

No, we don't have a foal yet. Eden is hanging onto that little one a little longer than she did with her other babies, but we're just assuming she's cooking up something extra special this year ☺ Her two previous fillies have been absolutely amazing and we have no doubt this foal will be just as wonderful. Her pH has finally started to drop, so hopefully we'll have exciting news to share soon! 🤞🏻

04/11/2026

Calidora's Handcrafted Luxury - "Bentley"
2024 black tobiano c**t
SD Empire X SD Miss Bonny

Throwback to when Bentley was absolutely convinced that playing fetch with sticks was the greatest game of all time. This c**t has always been equal parts goofy, hilarious, and downright sweet. He’s the perfect blend of his parents — his sire’s bold presence mixed with his dam’s gentle nature. And he never missed a chance to make us laugh with his antics.

Bentley now resides at White Horse Ranch in Minnesota where we know he is loved and keeping his family laughing just as much as we did here.

04/06/2026

Calidora's Lila Rain
May 2024 blue blagdon filly
SD Bluebells (Eden) X SD Empire

I thought I’d share a sweet throwback of Lila Rain from her very first days, especially while we’re eagerly awaiting Eden’s new foal. In this photo, Lila Rain is just four days old, soaking up the sunshine during one of her first peaceful moments out in the field. She looked so content resting there, with her mom close by.

It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies. This beautiful filly will be turning two at the end of May, and she has truly blossomed into a stunning young horse. Lila Rain represents everything we strive for in our breeding program—elegance, grace, and the timeless beauty of the Gypsy Cob. She’s a reflection of the generations of dedication and hard work that have shaped this incredible breed.

She is exactly what we hope for in every foal, and we couldn’t be prouder of the horse she’s becoming.

Lila Rain is now happily settled in Indiana with her wonderful new person, Katie Fairchild, where she’s thriving. We’re so grateful for the continued updates and photos—it means the world to see our special girl doing so well.

04/05/2026

SD Bluebells - "Eden"
NFS
PSSM/FIS/MYHM negative

Spring has finally arrived at Calidora, and it’s such a relief to be past the long, wet winter. The flowers are starting to bloom, the sun’s been making more of an appearance, and everything just feels a bit more alive again.

We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Eden’s next foal. This year, she is in foal to SD Daddy Cool, and both have such strong lines behind them, we're confident this foal will be truly remarkable. These horses come from generations of careful breeding and years of dedicated care behind them — excellence runs in their blood.

Eden’s first two foals were stunning blue blagdon fillies, each reflecting her beauty and spirit. Will this new foal continue that legacy, or surprise us with something completely different? Either way, the wait is definitely on, and we can’t wait to see what magic Eden brings into the world this time!

03/23/2026

Wildcats Stormy Rainbow - "Cairo"
2019 Gypsy/Friesian mare

Well, we said there were herd changes happening here and we announced two... Here's the third change. We'd like to send a huge congratulations out to Gina Heaney on her acquisition of Cairo. Every horse we have is a part of our family and deciding to let them go is never an easy decision, but when we learned how much Gina had fallen in love with Cairo, we figured it was just meant to be.

Cairo is currently being leased by Sutter Creek Drum Horses where she'll foal out a lovely North American Destrier foal for 2026 before heading off to a riding career with Gina. We wish you two all the best and look forward to seeing what you guys do together in the future 😊

03/04/2026

Calidora's Lila Rain
2024 blue blagdon filly
SD Empire X SD Bluebells

We would like to officially say congratulations to Katie Fairchild for acquiring this incredible filly. Lila Rain embodies everything we want from our breeding program. She has generations of incredible breeding behind her, flawless conformation, a kind disposition, silky smooth feather, loads of bone, etc, etc. She's everything we hope our foals will be and we know she'll make us proud. We can't wait to see what you two do together!

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