LowCountry Acres

05/28/2026

One-month-old LowCountry Acres Oliver (EB0084) is a purebred blue roan stud c**t sired by Kyro Van de Fossa Eugenia (EB0011), out of LowCountry Acres Opal (QM BS0017), born on April 28, 2026.

Some stories in horse breeding remind us just how fragile and how extraordinary life can be.

On April 28, mare LowCountry Acres Opal welcomed a beautiful European Brabant stud c**t named Oliver, affectionately called “Ollie.” But what should have been a joyful beginning quickly turned heartbreaking when Opal rejected her foal shortly after birth.

Foal rejection is one of the most difficult challenges breeders can face, requiring immediate intervention to protect both mare and c**t. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of family, friends, their local vet, and equine hospital professionals, Ollie received the critical care he needed during those first fragile hours.

As Opal battled a severe uterine infection and Ollie developed respiratory concerns, both were admitted to an equine neonatal intensive care unit. Multiple grafting attempts were made in hopes of helping Opal accept her c**t, but ultimately, another path emerged.

In a remarkable turn, Ollie was introduced to his grand dam, Acorn Ridge Leah, Opal’s dam. Through patience, compassion, and careful veterinary support, Leah’s milk came in, and she was successfully grafted with her grandson, giving Ollie the comfort and maternal care he desperately needed.

One of the biggest milestones came when Ollie successfully learned how to latch and nurse from Leah — something he had never done before after being bucket-fed since birth. Watching him finally nurse naturally from a mare was an emotional and unforgettable victory for everyone involved.

We are thrilled to share that Leah and Ollie are now home and doing well together. ❤️ And there’s more good news — Opal has also recovered from her infection and is now enjoying some well-deserved pasture time as she continues healing.

Stories like this reflect not only the resilience of the European Brabant, but also the incredible dedication behind preserving this breed. Breeding these gentle giants comes with moments of joy, heartbreak, sacrifice, and hope, and this journey carried all of them.

Music: "Light Airy" By AudioCoffee

One-month-old LowCountry Acres Oliver (EB0084) is a purebred blue roan stud c**t sired by Kyro Van de Fossa Eugenia (EB0011), out of LowCountry Acres Opal (Q...

05/28/2026

One-month-old LowCountry Acres Asher (EB0083) is a purebred 100% blue roan stud c**t sired by Kyro Van de Fossa Eugenia (EB0011), out of AKH Agnes (EB0029), born on April 27, 2026.

At the European Brabant Registry of America, every foal represents more than pedigree — they represent hope, heart, and the future of this remarkable breed.

From May 8 through May 19, young Asher and his devoted first-time mama, Agnes, faced a difficult battle after Asher became seriously ill with pneumonia. Thanks to the quick action of Dr. Kathryn Sharbrough Williams, the dedicated neonatal team at Performance Equine Vets, countless prayers, and unwavering support from those around them, this sweet c**t fought his way back to health.

Through it all, Agnes showed the calm, nurturing temperament European Brabants are so well known for — never leaving her baby’s side and proving herself to be an exceptional mother.

And the best news of all — on May 19, Asher and Agnes came home together. ❤️

Stories like this remind us why preserving and celebrating the European Brabant matters so deeply. Their strength, gentleness, resilience, and heart continue to inspire us every day.

Music: "Light Airy" By AudioCoffee

One-month-old LowCountry Acres Asher (EB0083) is a purebred 100% blue roan stud c**t sired by Kyro Van de Fossa Eugenia (EB0011), out of AKH Agnes (EB0029), ...

05/20/2026

Some moments in horse breeding are magical… and others completely break your heart.

On April 28th, our sweet mare Opal delivered a beautiful stud c**t we named Oliver (“Ollie”). But within moments, it became clear something was wrong — Opal rejected her foal.

Foal rejection is one of the hardest realities breeders can face, and decisions have to be made quickly to protect the baby. Thankfully, my sister Meggen and our incredible friend Terry stepped in immediately, spending hours milking Opal, bottle-feeding Ollie, and helping him through those critical first hours.

At the same time, Opal developed a severe uterine infection requiring intensive treatment, while Ollie began showing respiratory concerns. Both were admitted to Performance Equine for around-the-clock care.

Despite multiple grafting attempts, Opal would not accept Ollie. In a hopeful turn, we introduced him to Opal’s dam, Leah. The team began inducing lactation in Leah while working to bond her with Ollie and give him the comfort of a surrogate mama.

After several emotional days, we finally received the blessing we had been praying for — Leah bonded with Ollie and successfully began producing milk for him. Now he’s learning how to latch and continues making progress every day.

This journey has been exhausting, emotional, and heartbreaking at times, but also filled with incredible compassion, teamwork, and hope.

And now for the best update of all…

Leah and Ollie are expected to come home by the end of the week. ❤️

Thank you all for the prayers, encouragement, and love shown to these special horses throughout this journey.

05/20/2026

From May 8 to May 19, we went through one of the most emotional journeys with little Asher and his sweet mama, Agnes. ❤️

It started when Asher developed diarrhea, elevated respirations, and a low-grade fever. Dr. Kathryn Sharbrough Williams quickly stepped in with a full workup, and we immediately started treatment. While his initial tests came back normal, his breathing worsened and his fever spiked, leading us to haul him to Performance Equine Vets for neonatal care.

Through it all, Agnes has been an incredible first-time mama — calm, patient, and completely devoted to her baby every step of the way. We couldn’t be more proud of her.

A huge thank you to Terry Lynn Dantzler for another all-night haul with us 🎶 Jesus Take the Wheel 🎶 and to Dr. K for always showing up when we need her. ❤️‍🩹

After further testing, Asher was diagnosed with pneumonia, but thankfully it was not a highly resistant bacteria. With IV antibiotics, excellent care, and lots of prayers, he slowly began improving day by day. Seeing his sweet, cuddly personality shine through even while sick has melted our hearts.

And now for the best update of all…

On May 19, Asher and Agnes came home!!! ❤️

We are so grateful for the incredible care team, every prayer, and all the love and support shown to these precious babies during this journe

04/27/2026

Welcome to the world, LowCountry Acres Asher! 💙

Born at 12:30 this morning, this big, strong c**t arrived safely and is already making quite an impression. Asher is a 100% purebred European Brabant, blue roan in color, and truly lives up to his size and presence.

His dam, Agnes, is a first-time mom, and she did an incredible job—but did need a bit of help getting this big boy safely delivered. Both mom and c**t are now doing well and settling in together.

Sired by Kyro, Asher is already showing all the promise you’d expect from his exceptional parents.

Welcome to the farm, little man. 💙

04/20/2026

They say "Go Big or Go Home," so we chose both. 🏠🐴

04/17/2026

Bath 🛀 Day for the mommas.

04/16/2026

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