Field Hippopotami

I am still alive, just.

Yesterday, I went to see my little boys.

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Daisy won’t let me drive so she very kindly took me, along with a bag of carrots.

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And suddenly, Daisy was the most popular person in the field!

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This is the classic “Look, see, I don’t have anymore.  They are all gone.  You ate the lot. No, honestly, you did.  Check my hands.  Nothing” pose.  We’ve all done it.

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And there is always one little Minion who is not convinced.

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But, I have one word to say – Hippopotami.

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This year, this little herd are going to stay out, for as long as possible in Sandness (sadly 6-ish miles from home).  They have to.

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Yes, Tiddles, you heard right.

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And there will be no hard food and no stables.

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Probably no rugging too (except for Delia once she has lost some weight).

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Obviously, there will be therapy for those who will struggle mentally.

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But no extra food.

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I didn’t know horses could actually have cellulite.

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Live and learn.

8 thoughts on “Field Hippopotami

  1. Vicki

    Magnesium might be good for muscle cramps, and maybe a gentle sleep aid. I like a product called “Natural Vitality Natural Calm”. Amazon carries it. Lemon is quite nice. It does have a bit of a laxative effect, but since magnesium is so important to muscles and nervous system, I overlook that.

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  2. Terri

    So happy to have a post from you today and to hear you were out and about — bless Daisy’s heart for taking you to your beloved ponies. Take it easy and let yourself be pampered.
    PS Am I the only one wondering how long you will be able to hold out in winter with regard to the ponies in their natural environment? I know it’s for their own good, but…you aren’t exactly known for your hard-heartedness! :))

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  3. Sam

    Hay, I thought Minions needed to put on weight for the winter? So bring on them carrots, lady. I have missed these goofy faces but am glad you are able to get out to see them. Still sending healing Maine Coon cat purrs your way because I don’t need them at 5am.

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