I spent the morning completing my reading of The Nibelunglied.
On a warm, sunny, afternoon we took a forest drive on which ponies were out in force.
On the road outside Brockenhurst I disembarked to visit ponies on the verge.
One indulged in a scratch, while another pair, taking advantage of the
shade of trees practiced the fly whisk head to tail technique.
When I stood a bit close for their comfort, they crossed to the other side of the road, testing the patience of drivers, but not cyclists who can skirt round them.
This year’s foals are growing into their gangly legs.
On the way into Burley another cyclist rounded ponies on the road.
On our return home I published
This evening we dined on second helpings of Jackie’s cottage pie, fresh carrots, cauliflower, broccoli stems, and green beans with which I drank more of the Malbec.
That fly whisk technique is a good skill to learn. The day sounds scrumptious as does dinner.
Thank you very much, Pat
Gorgeous ponies and beautiful exquisitely illustrated book!
Thank you very much, Sweet
Such a good idea to use each other’s tails.
Thank you very much, Crystal
Anything to rid oneself of those pesky flies!!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I feel bad for the horses! Pesky flies… 😢
Cool and clever ponies …
Thanks very much, Ivor
Pony Teamwork! YAY! 🙂 Helping each other deal with the bothersome flies whilst singing, “Shoo fly, don’t bother me…” 🙂
Also, YAY for shade and lovely pony shadows!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
It must make the motorists very happy to have horses as well as cyclist to complain about.
I have to say that tourist cycling, mostly in family groups with very wobbly infants, is a nightmare during the holiday season. Many of our lanes are so narrow, sinuous, and potholed that we can’t give them the room they need. Those on hired bikes often look as if this is their only experience. But we are seldom in a hurry. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Your pony photos are always lovely. Will read the book review later.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Smart ponies and cute foals. I always enjoy seeing them here.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Another lovely day!
Thank you very much, Alys
Beautiful day!
Thanks very much, Sonali
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Love these photos!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
We look forward to trips in an air conditioned car
Thanks very much, Sheree
It is good to see the ponies again. Zebras also stand head to tail, using their tails to whisk away flies 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
It’s a good technique!
I think my favorite photo is the final one of the cyclist and ponies. The person is so close. It seems to sum up your part of the world.
Thank you very much, Merril. I took that one through Jackie’s window
I would like a photo of you doing that. ;
🙂
A whole post of ponies!!!!! Thank you, Derrick!
Much appreciated, GP
You have to feel for those horses and the flies that really must irritate. Lovely photos too of the foals…
Wishing you well Derrick… Hope all is well with you.. Sending hugs and much love xx <3
Thank you very much, Sue XX
They are cute. And your commentary on them makes them more fun. Great clicks.
Thank you very much, Kritika
Always a treat to see those ponies! Thanks for vicariously letting us visit iwth you! <3
Thank you very much, Jan XX
When I read the title, I was pretty sure it had something to do with horses. 😉
Thank you very much, Laurie
I never knew about the fly whisk technique. Horses are smart.
Thanks very much, Barbara
The images of the foals are just lovely, I love seeing the youngsters. 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue
The head image is terrific. Poor ponies, beset by those pesky flies!
Thank you very much, Dolly. I had several attempts to catch the moment
The ponies figured out a very good fly swatting technique! Those foals are looking larger and sturdier.
They are indeed, Lavinia. Thank you very much