Snow on France

Let it Snow

It is cold in the Midwest, even colder these pics from France make me long for the countryside covered with snow.

 I am sure we will get ours before winter is threw, but I can so relate to the feeding and haying of these
horses.

 My only question is where is the hydraulic lift and the 4 x 4 wheel drive?

Horses run through the snow covered field in Camargue France.This field is close in proximity to the gypsy village of Maries de la Mer, France.

Horses grazing in the same field. It is unbelievable to me pulling the wagon, and exposed, while throwing bundles of hay. I will never complain again when the heated cab of one of our haying trucks is not warm enough!! Moving from pasture to pasture is hard enough in the muck and the mud, it is hard to imagine getting around without getting stuck.

I have seen my fair share of tires buried in the snow.
But how do you get a wheel & cog out without a fight?

A cluster of pink flamingos are wading in the Vaccares pond close to the gypsy village of Saintes Maries de la Mer. I know nothing to do with horses, but I loved the contrast of the pink and the icy blues.

The same driver as he pushes through the snow and feeds these woolly steeds.
Hurry up dad & get me home!

Aaaah.... lunch has arrived!
The hay is necessary and helps to fill up during really cold weather. Here it can get so very cold that protein pellets are also used to generate fuel and keep animals warm. It always amazes me how these stock animals weather the elements and when a new calf or colt is born, it is amazing how they survive.



Heading home after a long and grueling feeding schedule. These hardworking guy's are surely expecting their groceries as well. I really have a new respect for farming in Europe.

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Since we are on the obvious subject of horses,

 I have a few more to share from New York's Central Park last week.

This big boy was finishing up breakfast, the crowd of pigeons were all around his pail and flew off when I got my camera out.

Come on, let's go....let's go! I am ready to stroll the park!

I was loving the pink surrey and the horse blanket here.

All decked out in fuchsia.

This big grey was rearing to go, oh to be able to lope through the park?

The feathered halter was a headdress to remember.

Of course this one will save you on oats, but you might make up for it in gold.

I saw this while watching a guy make music from really common objects. I added him below, he was incredibly talented and really made great sounding music.

Using a bakers rack, drywall pail,aluminum baking sheets, U.S. mail box, plastic painters liners and a wooden stick, this guy was incredible.
We snapped this pic while by the edge of Central Park, he was playing while people were walking by and collecting a few bills.

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