We went for a ride this morning.

Daisy rode Klængur to get him ready for Floss’ return (early December, I am so excited).  I rode Haakon.  We tölted along (black-and-decker black-and-decker) up to the canter track and beyond.  All was good.

Before lunch, Daisy and I restacked the winter hay bales (I desperately don’t want them to go fusty – pronounce foo-stee) onto pallets and made them Iacs-proof.  He tends to nibble if he happens to be in the area.

After lunch (yes, homemade soup – I am truly awesome), I took BeAnne and Loki with me to check on the Sandness herd.

Foula was looking mysterious, as ever.  I love looking at this island.

Rain and sleet were in sporadic patches.  We successfully dodged.

And then onto the beach.  BeAnne took to the water – in winter.  She is one tough cookie!

Yes, I took my camera.

Loki was pleased to be there.

I brought entertainment for BeAnne – an American bally-ball.  Her favourite toy.

I love taking the dogs to to the beach.

I did not cross this stream as I did not want to fall in with an expensive camera and I could feel the sand give way.

My darling precious heaven.

I luffs her.  She is my constant companion.

We met a jellyfish.  I put him back into the sea feeling guilty for how we used to throw them for fun at each other as children.

Perhaps not A Good Thing.

And then we went home, via the Shetland ponies – I gave them carrots.

A good Shetland winter’s day.  Riding, walking the dogs on a deserated beach and then giving carrots to Shetland ponies.  What more could anyone really want?