This morning, after visiting Ferndene Farm Shop, Jackie and I took a forest drive.
On the verges of Chapel Lane a group of ponies including a foal caught the attention of a couple of friendly cyclists.
Two little Shetlands shared the pasturage with their larger cousins, one of whom did her best to concentrate on taking in her share despite the attentions of
her young offspring, first suckling, then
persistently nuzzling,
before standing off for a scratch.
Further on, we followed an equestrienne trio towards
Barrack Lane with its adjacent landscape.
A small herd of crème caramel cattle containing calves basked in a field at Norley Wood.
This evening we dined on tender fillet steaks; crisp oven chips, succulent fried onions and peppers, and firm garden peas, with which Jackie drank, Hoegaarden, Flo drank water, and I drank Azinhaga de Ouro Reserva 2019.
I particularly like the first cattle photo for its bucolic serenity framed by shadowed trees.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Oh, I can tell it’s going to be a good year at Derrick and Jackie’s blog!!
🙂 Thank you very much from us both, GP
Wonderful images of the horses and ponies. That one Shetland mare looks ready to foal any day now! The herd of Charolais remind me of when I raised similar cattle…good memories.
Thank you very much, Maj. Good observation
“crème caramel cattle”–what a perfect description and great photos of them.
I love the nuzzling foal, too.
Thank you very much, Merril
You’re welcome!
Me too!
Yes to both!
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Lovely photos Derrick.
Thanks very much, Kim
love the closes of the horses and ponies – ahhh – nature delight
Thank you so much, Yvette
Nature’s magic in all creatures great and small..
Wonderful captures Derrick x
Thank you very much Sue X
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Is Flo expecting? Love the ponies
The goal reminds me of Emmett.
She is. We are battling to get a visa for her husband to join us all. Thank you very much, Pat
Good luck with that. You already won one battle with bureaucracy so you are qualified. 😉
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Is Flo expecting? Love the ponies
The goal reminds me of Emmett.
Another lovely English day.
Thanks very much, John
Very cute foal. I love the Shetland ponies too. And then there’s the cattle. OK, I just love them all. I often feel like I’m on a tour when I look through your blog. I save yours to last and take my time. 🙂
That is lovely to know, Chrissy. Thank you very much
Excellent equine! Nurturing nuzzling! Beautiful bovine! Comfy cattle-clumps! (HA!) Delightful day!
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️
All embracing alliteration., Thanks very much, Carolyn X
All children crave attention, and the nuzzling foal is no exception.
Exactly. Thanks a lot, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
That looks more like a heap of cattle than a herd of cattle.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Looking at your photos, I can think of nothing sweeter than a nuzzling foal.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Love the beautiful lanes! Fantastic outing today, Derrick. Thanks for sharing!
Much appreciated, Jill
I am seeing ponies here at Chincoteague in Virginia.
Thanks a lot, Sherry
I love a good nuzzle 💛
Many thanks, Val
Beautiful photos as always! And that green is amazing!
Thanks very much, Ribana
The forest area looks so beautiful with its new life and greenery! The foal is adorable!
Thank you so much, Lavinia
I love the photos of the nuzzling foal and your description “crème caramel cattle” is perfect.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful, bucolic pictures of the forest and its carefree denizens.
Thank you very much, Uma
That nuzzling colt makes me smile. How fun that you have such lovely animals living so close and so free!
Thank you so much, Jan. I hope your typing will be easier soon
Loved your description of crème caramel cattle. And the foal shots! Just wonderful. This momma misses the nuzzling of babes. <3
Thank you very much, Jodie X
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Thanks very much, Jodie