This pair of draught horses was in a field not far from where we live. The older one was quite protective of the younger so they both came over to see what I was up to. Not many people use horses for working the land any more, but they do a great job of pulling timber out of woods that are inaccessible to vehicles in winter. They are light on the land compared to tractors, non polluting, quiet, willing and companionable and can help produce their own food. It is too bad they are not a common sight except at farm fairs.
Remember that tomorrow is the day for one of our favourite themes, #farmfriday – +Farm Friday curated by myself, +Steven Kennard , +Susanne Stelle and +Alessia De Bonis (we are an international team, so we can view your farming images almost around the clock!). Don't forget to post your farm themed photographs – animals, landscapes, buildings, equipment etc. We are all looking forward to seeing them.
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+Nataly Rubeo – there is a great kindness and nobility and beauty in horses, especially if they are well treated. I think that's why we love them. Thanks a lot, dear Nataly!
+Susanne Stelle – thank you so much my friend! I appreciate the share on our page!
Thank you Ellie! At least part of it is finished. :o)
They are both very beautiful!! I love so much horses!:-)
Awesome shot of them, dear Ellie!:-)
Lovely horses , dear Ellie. Your picture will be shared on the +Farm Friday page ! (selected by me :-)))))
Wonderful animals
+שלמה ארגוב thanks!
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+Jasbir S. Randhawa thanks a lot, Jasbir.
+Ellie Kennard Beautiful horses, and a wonderful portrait, Ellie! 🙂
+Kerstin Thieme-Jäger
Thanks for the comment and also for the note about the link. I've fixed it now.
Thanks very much Sumit.
+Bette Kauffman so true and sad. Thanks for the comment and for your thoughts, too
+Bette Kauffman so true and sad. Thanks for the comment and for your thoughts, too
+Shelly Gunderson Thanks a lot, Shelly
Wonderful animals, your information to them is very interesting and I love it very much, that there are still farmers using horses. Only one thing: I couldn't use your link to the blog – it's a wrong link.
Lovely animals. Nice capture!
What beauties! And love your thoughts, +Ellie Kennard. The industrialization of farming has many consequences, and what is saddest to me is that the promise of industrialization–namely, feeding the world–has not transpired. People still starve, even as we ravage the land with industrialized farming.
Love horses! Sweet pair!
Thank you +Diana Boyd. They were very lovely together.
You are a sweetheart to say that, Bella. I really appreciate it because I totally understand how busy everyone is. I don't have the time to get around to posts as much as I'd like, myself.
+Krystina Isabella Brion
Beautiful horses Ellie! I do love the stories behind the photos too.. 🙂
Thanks again, +Ursula Klepper my friend. I don't think many people have the time to read the writing, but I really appreciate those that do and who say they enjoy it.
Have a lovely weekend. I hope your building work has finished.
What a cute pair
Lovely image Ellie! And you always have so nice writing accompanying them!