Taktur frá Velli II IS2009180242

Our beautiful black Icelandic stallion.

Did you know, he is 11 years old?  He came all the way from Iceland, travelling with Hetja, Esja and Klængur.  A long journey.

Taktur has been with us since he was 3 years old.

You can pick him out in his field in Iceland.

We know him very well.

Ever the gentleman.

Ok, he is a stallion and he has stallion thoughts (today he had Klængur in his sights – ever hopeful, I guess).

But he is easy-going and usually easily distracted.

As I said, the perfect gentleman really!

A few piccies from yesterday.  Everyone is soggy – it had rained all night and so they are looking a bit revolting.

Waffle is under that forelock!  He told me.

Silver is hypnotised by Floss’ coat zip toggle thing.

Storm having a pensive thoughtful moment.  Blink and you’ll miss that one.

The scruffiest scruff ever – Newt.

Dearest Vitamin – Ruler of them All.

#$@&%! Sóley – still not talking to me but best friends with Floss. Just look at that face.  She knows exactly what she’s doing. We may not have reached the forgiveness stage yet.

(I love this photo, though).

Tiddles giving Floss a kiss or is it the other way round.

He has the best eyelashes.

And was being extra cuddly that day.  What a dude!

And last but not least, fairy-tale Fivla – she needs is a subtle unicorn horn.

Don’t ask me why there is not photo of Lilja.  I can only say that I forgot!

Daisy asked Floss and I to help her – she wanted to ride Efstur outside for the first time.

Floss’ job was to lead Kappi – his job was that of sensible companion.  It’s always good to have one around.

I was on-hand with a rope ready to clip onto Efstur’s headcollar if necessary (and also camera person to record this momentous outing).

Efstur was a bit bouncy to start with – this was all completely new to him and he was very excited.  A whole new world.

So Daisy asked Flossie to bring Kappi up to walk quietly alongside and Efstur quickly relaxed.

We didn’t go far – just to the end of the track and back, practising stopping while Kappi walked on and just general steering with good calm behaviour.

It was a lovely day so we all enjoyed the walk as well.

So that is another milestone ticked, if that’s what you do to milestones. Efstur was a good boy and will be repeating this walk and going further. The great outdoors beckons.

Kappi and Efstur look very similar these days.   Dear little ginger ninjas!

Well done team. xx

As it raining and I haven’t been out, here are a few photos today of our Monster – aka White Panther (yes, this is actually written on his veterinary notes).

Here he is in the indoor school “helping” Daisy.

And then on MY chair. Apparently if I am not using it, then it is fair game.

And on the furniture – a most heinous crime in my book and I am very glad I didn’t know about this (the photo is from Floss’ phone – she kept it quiet).

I mostly find Monster spread out on BeAnne’s towel.

Twice a day I sit on the floor with BeAnne under my arm and syringe food and medication into her. This is our routine and it seems to work.  She is still with us.

Sometimes Monster gets there first, like a European holidaymaker grabbing the best sun-lounger spot with his towel!

I told you it was raining.  Tomorrow I will do better, I promise.

The “old men” are in the field that surrounds our garden, or “the middle field” as it is known here.

Iacs was hanging over the gate looking hopeful.  I went inside to get my camera to capture his little optimistic face only to find Daisy had taken the Silly-Frilly out to let him EAT THE GARDEN!

Tell no one.  OH would have a conniption if he saw this!

Daisy had plans for Iacs so led him through the garden.

Another frowned upon activity in OH’s book but we do it as it is an easy short-cut.

I drew the line at Iacs looking at my herb bed and said so.

So he averted his gaze instead.

Meanwhile, the other two field-mates (Haakon and Klængur) had nodded off.

They don’t waste their energy running up and down the fence shouting for Iacs to return.  Why bother!

Nope, they relaxed and enjoyed the sunshine.

The other day, I decided to have Klængur shod (just fronts) but now he is lame/stiff/wonky on one of his backs and so is offishully resting until it is better – just when I wanted to start riding again ** sigh **.  Typical.

And of course Iacs joined the sleepy old men and happily adopted the position too!

Zzzz…….