When 16 year old maiden mare Ariana came to Firemist to have her foal no-one would know how close that foal would come to not surviving. Ariana went into labor as planned but had a rough delivery. Filly Reign Supreme was resuscitated but was diagnosed later that day with a serious internal issue that caused her to urinate into her abdomen, and underwent emergengy surgery at Leesburg at just 24 hours old. Despite suffering a subsequent viral infection two weeks later she made a complete recovery and went home as an early yearling to owner Camille. Dam Aria was a saint, always patient and cooperative while spending more than two months in a stall to accomodate her foal's recovery. How thrilled we were to receive these photos of Reign, (now called Raena) under new owner and judge Jessica. The petite Royal Prince daughter has received high scores and accolades both in dressage and at her Oldenburg inspection as a young adult. We couldn't be happier to see this little fighter 'all grown up' and to know that the competitive spirit that helped her to survive her first days is alive and well!
