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Caoimhe isn’t great at photo shoots, but we managed a few of her in her new UberSnug Terrain rug, ready for the rain tonight and the wind up on our hill 🍀

First shared 13 February 2026.

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Caoimhe (pronounced Queeva) loves her new UberSnug rug 🍀 “It’s comfy to sleep in and mum can see me wherever I am in my paddock!” Yes, it’s a little big, but she’s a very fast-growing wee girl!

First shared 9 October 2025.

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It is a filly! 🍀

Finally, 20 days overdue, Lily surprised us with a daytime foaling, a first for Celtic Stud NZ! Her HorseSafe foaling alarm and Equine Eye cameras meant help was there at just the right moment. Welcome to the world, Celtic Darach (Dara).

First shared October 2026.

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Lily is taking pregnancy well 🍀 She’s in her last trimester, when she gets a bit over it, and she’s moved paddock. With her past foals she has always wanted to be on her own for the last 6 to 8 weeks. Looking absolutely fabulous.

First shared 1 August 2026.

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We have a name! 🍀

Her paddock name is Dara (Dáire, pronounced DAH-rah), rooted in the Old Irish word for "oak tree" or "wise". Her full name is Celtic Darach, pronounced DAR-akh. In Celtic tradition the oak tree was sacred, a symbol of strength, endurance, wisdom and stability.

A sweet filly with a gentle soul. Very inquisitive, and she loves scratches under her neck and on her wither.

First shared 21 October 2026.

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