Soon after lunch today we set out on a forest drive.
A pair of ponies with their foals occupied corner of the bank of Beaulieu River. One rose to its feet and trotted off for a feed.
On our way into Brockenhurst several cattle stretched above a fence to crop garden shrubs; while a photographer examined her mobile phone to investigate the pictures she had produced of two ponies at the crossroads by the bank.
More ponies with their offspring wandered over the moorland at South Weirs. The last of my pictures in this set is of the prone foal lifting its head when startled by the sudden cough of a passing cyclist; Jackie’s are the last five images including the suckling foal and the last image of the pony exercising her right to priority over oncoming vehicles.
When driving home through Lyndhurst Jackie parked the car and photographed donkeys attracting attention on the opposite pavement.
A cow guided her calf across the road outside The Rising Sun, while
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around the corner in Tiptoe Road, another mare and foal grazed on the verges.
This evening we dined on roast breast of lamb; boiled new potatoes; firm carrots; and tender green beans with which I finished the Cahors.
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Thanks very much, John
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You and Jackie live in a wonderland, Derrick! Great photos in every gallery. The one that really stood out for me is the cow cropping the shrubs. I’ve only seen deer do that around here.
Yes, wonderland!
Thanks very much, Merril
You’ve collected a photo menagerie of sorts. Seeing these beautiful creatures is good for the soul.
Thank you so much, Alys
The ponies with their foals look pretty contented.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I have to smile when seeing you photos. Sometimes a little jealous. There’s always some pony, horse, pig, cow or other creature meandering across your path over there. Here, when there are any creatures around they hop, jump, run or scurry. Way to fast for photos. 🙂
I’m jealous too! Beautiful photos, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
You are spoiled for choice when you want to go on a scenic drive.
Quite so. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Wow! Fabulous photos of ponies and cattle. I love the photo of the cow guiding her calf across the road.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Marvelous photos and forest ride.
Thanks very much, Pat
It’s comforting to see the ponies, cows and donkey’s coexisting peacefully with humans. At least in your photos, they seem to be accepted. My favorite is Jackie’s foal #3.
Thank you very much from each of us, JoAnna. I would have chosen that picture as the header, except for the theme.
I’ve slept in this morning and I’m inwardly smiling at your sleeping foal photos …
🙂 Thanks very much, Ivor
I like that the ponies have priority. The pictures are great, it seems they have a great life, the way it’s suppose to be
Thank you very much, Bridget
Nice gallery.
Thanks very much, Rupali
What a fabulous set of images! It’s impossible to choose a favourite.
Thank you very much, Sue
Derrick, what a lovely post and I love how the ponies and other animals take centre stage with such abundance! The photos are terrific and I was right there with you!
Such wonderful photos, Jackie and Derrick! Who wouldn’t love to see the ponies and their babies! They are so sweet! 🙂
Thank you, Jackie, for photographing the donkeys! They are my faves! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️ to both of you!! 🙂
Much appreciated by each of us, Carolyn XX
I have enjoyed seeing all of these photographs 🙂
Thanks very much, Anne
These were fun, Derrick!
Thanks very much, GP
As a matter of interest, how many different forest drives can you do?
We are always discovering new ones, but I suppose we have 10 or so basic ones, mostly local, north, west, and east. This was local, but we don’t usually stop at South Weirs. Thanks very much, Andrew.
The foals are utterly adorable! What a treat it must be to see them.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Laurie
I enjoyed seeing the animals, Derrick and Jackie! The foals are growing quickly, and will soon be as big as their mothers.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia
I always enjoy your ponies pictures.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Clever name of your post in conjunction with the photo.
Thank you very much, Crystal
The weather seems to have really picked up
Not today – cold and wet. Thanks very much, Sheree
Sorry to read that ☔️
Isn’t it rewarding to live in a place where forest creatures have priority over vehicles?
It certainly is. Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.