Autumn Sunshine

While we were packing veg this morning, someone asked how I write the blog.

I replied that I take photos during my day of things that look appealing, upload them to my computer, take the ones I like the most and then write the dialogue to go with them.

So here goes……

The light this morning was dramatic while the horses and ponies ate their breakfast.

I went inside for my breakfast and to gather the troops for a dog walk before going over to pack veg.

By now the sun was shining and the sky was blue.  It was a lovely autumnal Shtland morning.  Storms are forecast, though.

Dear fat Vitamin looking very solid.  Long may she keep the weight on this winter.

I have decided that the old ladies will winter out in this big field, where the grass is just the right length for their teeth and they have the wee shed to take shelter in if required. The Icelandics will live in a different field as it can get a bit snug/close in the wee shed when everyone wants to pile in.

Of course, I will get the ponies inside properly the minute the weather is deemed revolting but I honestly think the more the old ladies can walk around outside, the better it is for them.

The Icelandics will spend their winter in various fields with shelter full of long grass that I have been saving.

I haven’t dare tell Fivla my winter plans.  She is also obese and I am hopeful winter weather will get some of that fat off.

Homeward bound and we were met by Monster.

He was pleased to see Pepper.

And I took this photo to send to Daisy and Flossie – I like to think I made their day.


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4 thoughts on “Autumn Sunshine

  1. Shelley

    Frances – Did Crofters in the 19th c. (earlier and later) worry about Laminitis? I read that Shetland Ponies have been there for at least 2 thousand years. Was tendency for weight gain selected out?

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