Overview
- Henson disclosed in BBC Countryfile Magazine that his mare Lexy is in foal, with the birth expected in May 2026.
- Holbeache Stud said two scans confirmed the pregnancy and detected a heartbeat.
- The Rare Breeds Survival Trust lists the Suffolk Punch as critically endangered, with fewer than 500 globally and about 75 breeding mares in the UK.
- Henson said his priority is a trouble‑free birth and he hopes for a fit, healthy foal.
- He placed the announcement in a year of severe weather, citing Met Office warnings as farmers push for greater resilience.