Nuzzling

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.

59 comments

  1. 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.

  2. 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. 🙂

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