Lady Dyanaformer had her first foal on March 12, 2024, a colt by the sadly now deceased stallion, Paynter. Kyle the OTTB Mare Guy is hosting a fundraiser for Mareworthy to help determine the name for Dyana's colt. All donations are tax deductible and will benefit Mareworthy Charities.

Each dollar donated will count as a vote for that name. The name with the most dollars raised when the contest ends at 11:45pm ET on March 31, 2024 will be named the winner of the contest. Full contest rules are available at www.ottbguy.com/dyanascolt

How to vote for your favorite name from the list of "Team Members"

Click "Vote Now"
Select your donation amount
Select the name you want to receive credit under "Credit a Team Member"
Confirm the screen shows "Your support will be credited to"
Click "Continue" and complete the checkout process using credit card, Venmo, or Paypal

The Entered Names (in alphabetical order)

Top 10 from Initial Public Voting Round
- Art Form - submitted by Debbie Archambeault
- Bankruptcy Worthy - submitted by Bethany Adkins
- Copy and Payste - submitted by Katie Jaeger
- DaVynci - submitted by Susan Palmer and Katherine Butler
- Dyana's Paynter - submitted by Marie Dufault
- Dynamicpaynter - submitted by Alyssa Mohl Zollman
- Lord Dynapaynter - submitted by Alex Rode
- Payntaformer - submitted by Jennifer Kilmer and Suzanne Galdun
- Paynted Dynamite - submitted by Kristin Grappone
- Worth the Wayte - submitted by Hannah Simpson
Wild Cards Submitted by Horse Husband Stables (Kyle and Sean)
- Note: If one of the wild cards wins, the second place name will still receive the tangible prizes.
- Lord Paycasso
  - Hoping to keep "Lord" or "Lady" in all names of the family
  - Nod to Paynter as a play on Picasso
  - Hopeful the "Pay" reference will result in several pay days rather than more bills to pay, but could also refer to the extremely high vet bills we've already paid.
  - Analysis by ChatGPT as a racehorse name: This name combines elements of "Pay" with "Picasso," evoking a sense of creativity, playfulness, and perhaps a touch of whimsy. It suggests a horse that's dynamic, colorful, and perhaps a bit unconventional, much like the artist Pablo Picasso himself. It's a name that stands out and can capture attention.
- Lord Vitruvian

About Dyana's colt

Sire: Paynter
Dam: Lady Dyanaformer
Damsire: Vertiformer

Days in the Womb: 357
Born: March 12, 2024 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Future Dreams: Be a rockstar racehorse

Breeder/Owner: Horse Husband Stables (Kyle and Sean)

Dyana's colt had a rough start to life after Dyana needed to be rushed to Hagyard Equine Medical hospital during labor for veterinary assistance with foaling. Upon initial presentation, the colt was coming out upside down, so Kyle and Sean quickly loaded Dyana into the trailer and headed to Hagyard (thankfully less than 15 minutes away).

Dyana and the colt remained at Hagyard overnight for observation and were released the following morning. At home the first day, the colt was bright and full of energy, but on the second morning he was very lethargic and was obviously sick. Kyle and Sean's primary veterinarian came to the farm to examine the little colt and collect a blood sample. At that time it was also evident to Dr. Erika that the colt was taking a severe downturn, and the bloodwork confirmed the little colt's health was declining.

Kyle and Sean loaded Dyana and the colt into the trailer and headed back to Hagyard where Dyana and the colt were admitted to the isolation barn for emergency care.

Lab results ultimately revealed the colt tested positive for Rotavirus Group B (ERVB) and two strains of clostridium perfringens. Rotavirus diarrhea is a very serious, life threatening disease in foals that causes profuse watery diarrhea. Clostridium perfringens is a gram-positive anaerobic spore-forming bacterium that can make baby horses and adult horses sick with stomach problems.

After 6 days in the hospital, Dyana and her colt returned to the Horse Husband Stables Farm where they are settling in well.

For more pictures, details and updates, visit the Kyle the OTTB Mare Guy page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ottbguy

About Mareworthy

Mareworthy Charities exists to develop and manage programs that ensure all Thoroughbred mares whose racing and breeding careers have ended are tracked and provided with care that protects them from suffering and cruelty. We focus on placement and sanctuary for retired Thoroughbred broodmares.

We rely on donations, merchandise sales, and any other creative ways we can support the horses we love. Your donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference!

Our Approach to Achieve Our Mission

Infrastructure to connect a network dedicated to proactively identifying mares in need and helping get those mares into safe situations.
Engagement with the general public and the racing industry to educate and inspire change and action.
Sanctuary for mares in the greatest need.
Placement and monitoring of mares when there is no room at the Sanctuary.

Learn more at www.mareworthy.com

Name Dyana's Colt

Give Lady Dyanaformer's First Colt the Perfect Jockey Club Name!

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