This afternoon we visited Ober Water at Puttles Bridge.
I employed the walking stick that Elizabeth gave me a few years ago, otherwise I would now have found too many trip hazards from the
exposed tree roots from which the soil has been washed into the river over many years.
Along Rhinefield Road we encountered many ponies with foals.
The first picture in this gallery shows a parent on the right taking objection to foal canoodling with hers and buffeting it to encourage it to shove off, which it did, seeking the security of its mother who led her offspring to the safer side of the road.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s spicy chicken jalfrezi; mushroom rice; vegetable samosas and parathas.
Wise to use the walking stick based upon your pics
Lovely equines.
Thank you very much, Pat
“Canoodling” is such a great word! I’ve always liked it.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Absolutely gorgeous – you’ve made my day. 🙂
Thank you so much, Sue
I liked the rising foal. It seems improbable that they will make to their feet but they always seem to manage. Have you ever seen one falling over?
Not seen one falling over, although that one shoved did well to keep on its feet, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
Wonderful reflections, roots and leftovers. Humans meeting nature may be uplifting or distressing, but always interesting.
Thank you very much, Val
A superb collection of pony photos to warm up my zero-degree morning Derrick, although the winter sun is beginning to awaken the cold air …
Thank you very much, Ivor
Wow, Derrick, I’m glad you had the walking stick today, there are so many trip hazards! The ponies are so cute. ???? Dinner sounds so delicious, spicy chicken is so good. ????❤️
Thank you so much, John
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I enjoyed the ponies and foals. 🙂
hank you very much, JoAnna
Those roots are really something, Derrick. I’m glad you had your walking stick on hand.
Thanks very much, Alys
A pleasant afternoon. Beautiful photos.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
I’m glad you had your walking stick to help you, Derrick. I love all the pony and foal photos. My favorites are the rising foal and the third in that same gallery, with the two ponies and foal and the house in the background. I really like the color/composition of that one.
Thank you very much, Merril
I love your pony photos Derrick.
Thanks very much, Arlene
I have enjoyed looking at these pictures and am glad you employed the use of a walking stick!
Thank you very much, Anne
MY PONIES!!
YEP Thank you very much, GP
Do you suppose as you are photographing the scene, there are other people photographing you photographing the scene? I bet so…
Yes 🙂 Thanks very much, Judy
I feel sorry for the poor trees that suffer human trampling.
Yes – you noticed, Sherry. Thanks very much
Gorgeous photos! I am glad you used your walking stick because of the rugged terrain.
Thank you very much, Eugi
What lovely, pensive reflections in water!
All those roots I call “tripwood” 🙂
The poor foal only wanting to play and the other foal’s mother giving it the boot! They learn the ways of the world quickly. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lavinia
That is a lot of roots to dance across! You were wise to use a walking stick!
Thank you very much, Dwight
You are welcome!
Glad you used your walking stick! Those roots could snag anyone of any age.
As for those canoodlin’ foals…oh, yes, a mother’s work is never done. (wink and smile)
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
Mums and their babies
Thank you very much, Sheree
I was out running this morning and twice tripped over exposed roots. So easily done.
Thank you very much, Gary
The reflection photos are stunning, and the ponies are delightful. I am glad you have your walking stick, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.