Comments on Behind the Bit: Totilas babies: Taking a peek into the crib

Here's another Totilas baby who is full of ant...

2012-01-22T19:32:00.140-05:00

Here's another Totilas baby who is full of antics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=INITF6x7j2c

I wonder how much of that is just normal coltish behavior and how much is daddy's influence? Generous' antics seem awfully similar to the naughty colt in the video you posted.

It's a wonder no one got hurt with that naught...

2012-01-21T17:12:05.485-05:00

It's a wonder no one got hurt with that naughty bay boy. He is a handful, that's for sure. *lol*

So hard to tell with babies, as far as I am concerned. I don't quite see the "lift" in the front end everyone admires so much in Totilas...no comment on that...but some pretty dramatic loft in their strides. Love the natural balance, and I think I like the last one the

I like the second and last foals the best. It see...

2012-01-21T16:50:59.284-05:00

I like the second and last foals the best. It seems to me like the naughty little bay should be gelded. His studdy behavior could be very dangerous when he's bigger.

I think the reason people make such a big deal out of Totilas is because he's a big, beautiful, black horse that is loaded with talent. Is he perfect? Of course not, and he isn't ridden perfectly either,

I love Totilas i would give my right arm (ok well ...

2012-01-21T15:58:36.678-05:00

I love Totilas i would give my right arm (ok well maybe not) to own one of his foals. I was looking at the breeding program online and it was something like 5500pounds to purchase his sperm. The foals have beautiful movement, it seems it will only be a matter of time until they dominate the dressage world and raise the standards lol

Beautiful little foals! To be fair though, these f...

2012-01-21T15:42:28.842-05:00

Beautiful little foals! To be fair though, these foals are going to have the best of everything, best trainers and riders. It's the old nature vs nurture debate and these foals have definitely got a good start, I sure we will be seeing more from his progeny!

I don't GET the Totilas fandom. He's a nic...

2012-01-21T14:01:08.967-05:00

I don't GET the Totilas fandom. He's a nice enough horse, but I'm not surprised his babies don't have more oomph. With that said, it's amazing to see FOALS with more talent and grace than any horse I'll ever be able to afford. It'll be interesting to see where they go from here.