Only two horses were up waiting for their breakfast this morning – Kolka and Iacs.

Haakon was waiting at the bottom of the hill requesting that I brought his down to him.  No chance.  I am not his servant. Well, of course, I am his servant but he knows I am a determined person and I want to see him walk as well as eat.

So Haakon said he could, and then he couldn’t and then he did that head-shakey, silly front leg flicky thing, caved in cantering up the hill to his bucket, which I had set aside from the others so he could eat in peace.

There was obviously a small hoover attachment too.  Ever vigil and at least she was here and not with the neighbours.

My job was to stand between Haakon and the now descending vultures as I knew Kolka and Iacs would finish their buckets earlier and then come to hassle/steal his food, which is an absolute no-no.  Haakon’s food has a special very-expensive supplement exclusively for him.

I was right.  As if by magic, Iacs appeared by my side.

While Haakon ate, Iacs went through my pockets with all the expertise of airport security on High Alert.

But I wasn’t going to let him get Haakon’s breakfast.

Then I could see Kolka wandering over with full intent to steal as well.

While I was watching her arrival, Iacs quickly snuck past me and Haakon told him what he thought of his breakfast heist.

Luckily, by now, Haakon had finished his breakfast so there was nothing to steal.  I know these guys.  I know what they are thinking.

And then we had a brief glimpse of the winter sun and our day began.