The Perfect Afternoon

I had the most perfect afternoon today – sitting on a nice bottom-shaped rock, with a bottle of pre-mixed gin and tonic, in the Shetland sun, watching my new foal.

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It was heaven.

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Efstur was bouncing and running round his mother. He is learning in what order his long, long legs go in.  There are many orders – some work better than others.

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Brá is a wonderful mother.  She looks on, runs after her little boy and is teaching him his manners.  She is very tolerant and caring at the same time.

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Occasionally Efstur stops to take a breather or have a little nap, and Brá stands patiently beside him ready to deter tigers.

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But best of all, Brá is letting us get to know him.  Efstur is learning about people.  If his mother says it is ok (and she comes up and has a sniff first), then he follows happily to do the same, as well as having a bit of a rub, nose kissey (yes, I teach them early) and a chat.

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So, after all the worry, that was my afternoon – relaxing with my latest “best boy”.

 

11 thoughts on “The Perfect Afternoon

    1. Mary H

      Squealing with delight over these photos! There are so much cuteness. Congrats on your new best boy!

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  1. Terri

    You deserve wonderful, happy days such as this one! (especially after having spent several nights in the “hide” patiently waiting) Efstur is so darling — a bouncing (literally) baby boy! Just wondering: Is this Brá’s first foal? I assume not, since she’s older. What a lovely mare!

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  2. Linda K

    Lovely photos. He’s jumping for joy! just glorious.
    Those are surely the legs of a racehorse in the making,

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  3. Rebeccca A Final

    Frances – He is absolutely beautiful. Your pics of him and the countryside are just idyllic.

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  4. Joanie

    Lovely!
    And what a tribute to you that Bra trusts you so very much and is teaching him to trust you too.

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