Our fierce winds and intermittent rains continued throughout the day, making it one for staying in and reading, until all was calm and the sun put in an appearance late in the afternoon, when we decided to set off for a brief forest drive.
We travelled no further than Tiptoe Road before we encountered
a pair of foals molesting the traffic until a driver chased them off onto the verge;
further along the road, more mares and their offspring found their own methods of disrupting the traffic.
One young foal showed great concern for the rolling discomfort of her mother.
Jackie’s picture makes it clear that the mare was trying to dislodge flies attracted to her area of recently having given birth.
Others wandered in the shrubbery. The first two of these four images are mine; the next two, Jackie’s.
Some of very frisky offspring dashed backwards and forwards all over the place. The last four images in this gallery are Jackie’s.
This evening we dined on roast chicken thighs with a spicy coating; boiled potatoes; tender cabbage and cauliflower leaves; crunchy cabbage and firm cauliflower.
Tiptoe Road is an interesting name for a road. Wonderful photos by both of you, and I feel sorry for that poor mare trying to dislodge the flies!
Thank you very much, Eugi. It is a name to conjure with. “The name of the village derives from a surname of French origin recorded in the 13th century as “Typetot”.[11] A member of the “Tibetot” family is known to have held land in the Barton area in the early 14th century.[12]” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiptoe,_Hampshire)
What delightful young creatures!
Thank you very much, Kim
The problem of ponies in the road is not one we encounter here! Wonderful photos by both of you. I feel bad for the fly-covered mare.The running frisky foals shots are especially good.
I agree
Thanks very much, Sylvie
Thank you very much from each of us, Merril
The white horse was showing off:-) I am glad you guys are feeling better.
Thank you very much, Bridget
They are all beautiful photos. The little foals are just as curious as human toddlers.
Thank you very much, Chrissy. So true
Such beautiful photos of the frisky foals! Tiptoe Road is such a fun name! ????❤️
Thanks very much, John. The village of Tiptoe is near one called Sway.
I love the names, so fun. Be well!
Thanks again.
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I really enjoyed the dashing series at the end of the post. The action was well captured.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I’d say those foals are feeling their oats!
Thanks very much, Liz. 🙂
You’re welcome, Derrick. 🙂
Great action shots. Hope the ride was pleasurable.
It was, Pat. Thank you very much
A great collection of “pony” photos Derrick … I’m in a rush again, off to my Dome Poetry Group’s monthly meeting this morning …
Thanks very much, Ivor
Exceptionally delightful photos of frisky foals! The way they are molesting the car makes me wonder if people have been feeding them.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. Possibly, although I think they lick something from the vehicles
Perfectly posed perennial proliferation of pony population!
Nice one, Anne. Thank you very much
Lovely journal, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Tremendously terrific title! 🙂
Oh! Beautiful pony action photos, Jackie and Derrick!
Tiptoe Road…love that name!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much from each of us, Carolyn. “The name of the village derives from a surname of French origin recorded in the 13th century as “Typetot”.[11] A member of the “Tibetot” family is known to have held land in the Barton area in the early 14th century.[12]” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiptoe,_Hampshire) XX
Ooh! Thanks for the link! I will enjoy reading and learning more! 🙂
Because Hampshire is so near the coast, William the Conqueror gave much of the land to French soldiers and their families. We have given them our own pronunciation and the names have evolved. Another example is Hinton Admiral derived from Hinton given to the d’Amiral family
What a fabulous collection of images. I’m glad you decided to take the drive.
The timing was such luck. Thanks very much, Sue
Outstanding you two!! Do they still hold the contest with pony pictures?
Thanks very much, GP. That particular one has not been held again
What a shame!
Thanks
Lovely ponies. I wonder what will happen to all of them.
Interesting dinner you had.
Thank you very much, Sherry. They have periodic sales among the commoners with residential rights of ownership
Wonderful shots of the ponies. The seem to really enjoy themselves.
They really did, Dwight. Thank you very much
You are very welcome.
Love these but you knew I would
Thanks very much, Candy
I love all these photos of new life! The foals are especially adorable. That rolling mare is loaded with milk in addition to having fly problems. Her udder looks swollen.
Yes – I noticed the swelling from Jackie’s picture. I hope she is at least relieved from that now. Thank you very much, Lavinia
Those have got to be the prettiest equine progeny I’ve seen in a while. The party is surely putting up a show on the Tiptoe Road.
Thank you very much, Uma
It amazes me every time you share these, Derrick. That horses have the run of the place is truly extraordinary for one such as me.
It is amazing, Dale. Thank you very much
Tiptoe Road? What an intriguing name that would be for a mystery novel! Add a horse racing down the road as if fleeing from its life. My imagination is in overdrive 🙂 Happy Father’s Day, Derrick!
“The name of the village derives from a surname of French origin recorded in the 13th century as “Typetot”.[11] A member of the “Tibetot” family is known to have held land in the Barton area in the early 14th century.[12]” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiptoe,_Hampshire) Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Derrrick, thanks for sharing the origin of the name. The plot thickens 🙂
What a lovely tale and lovely photos to go with. I wish I could have witnessed all this myself. I especially love the young one caring for the mother.
Thank you so much, Mimi
dynamic photos of the frisky little ponies from both of you.
Thank you very much from us both, Dolly
You are very welcome, both of you.
It’s hard to see any animal in distress. I hope the mare heals and feels better soon. The foals are a delight.
Thank you so much, Alys
These are my new favorite pictures Derrick ❤️
Thank you very much, Diane
Love all those photos of the frisky foals.
Thank you very much, Sheree
When I retired I anticipated more time for reading but I actually have less time. After reading your opening comments I blame the weather! It’s too nice here to stay inside and read.
Thanks very much, Sheree
How lovely to get to see the foals. Here the woods are full of baby bears, not ponies.
Thank you very much, Elizabeth
Prolific indeed but so cute!
Thank you very much, Riba