MARYSS RAFAEL
Bay Colt, born 19th May 2007.
Dam: Maryss Lucia, Sire: Maryss Heraldo II (see photos of sire and dam on the Foals 2007 page)
A very special chap as he is Lucia's first foal , and therefore her mother Quebradilla's first grandchild in the UK.
I was so pleased to see such a handsome and charismatic boy arrive safely on the ground.
He has a wonderful head and a natural presence - he almost always poses for the camera !!
Above: What a difference a month makes.
Here is Rafael at 3 months old in his brand new coat, a wonderful irridescent rich bay shot through with copper and gold highlights.
Poking her nose in to the left of the photo is Maryss Regalia, Rafael's best friend.
Above: Rafael at 8 weeks old with his dam, Maryss Lucia, and right, being independent
Rafael at just 2 weeks old has grown amazingly. He is very camera aware and already has plenty of presence
Lucia and her newborn son, Rafael, just a few hours after he got onto his legs. At this point Lucia was extremely watchful and protective of her baby.