Periphery... that's a nice word isn't it? It's to do with edges...for example - the edges of cities.
On Friday I rambled for a couple of hours in peripheral fields and along peripheral footpaths to the south of Sheffield between Bradway, Totley and Dronfield Woodhouse. In this greenbelt land I observed an unusual number of horses. No doubt they are occasionally ridden by their owners who probably live within the city. Very possibly, some of them were birthday presents.
Though well fed and watered, most of these horses looked rather lonesome. Like this fellow below who came over to check me out as I plodded past his field. Unfortunately, I was not in possession of any carrots or apples.
At Border View Farm - close to the Yorkshire/Derbyshire border - I spotted this calf in a cowshed, nicely illuminated in the mid-June sunshine. I must say that I am rather pleased with this particular picture...
And close to Barnes Farm I snapped a picture of a fine white horse in profile. Here she is...
That first horse looks quite sad, bless him. A beautiful place to go wandering it seems.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to observe what is transpiring as a city begins to merge into its surrounding countryside.
DeleteIf you walk that way again maybe you could slip a few carrots or sugar cubes into your pocket before starting out for the horses. They sure are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you yesterday, driving in the mountains, because we saw lots of cows (and even a few horses) grazing in the valleys. It was all very picturesque and I wish I could have gotten some pictures to show you.
I guess that Gregg drives like a bat out of hell so taking photos in transit would be very problematic.
DeleteBeing interested in Medicine (and having a daughter who is a doctor) I immediately thought of Peripheral Neuropathy. Nice surprise to see you mean something else. That last horse looks a little tired. I love the little fluffy calf, but not sure about the earrings.
ReplyDeleteThey are all the rage ADDY. I am sure that a pair would suit you. Also available in red.
DeleteVery nice shots indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI love the calf! It looks so fuzzy. I hope that horse knows not to eat that foxglove growing next to the fence!
ReplyDeleteThat horse did have a nibble at the foxglove but I told him it was poisonous so he backed off.
DeleteHopefully, the owners of the horses are responbile owners and visit (and ride) them frequently. And at least they are outside in the fresh air with green grass under their hooves, not locked up in some smelly stable with dirty straw and concrete to stand on.
ReplyDeleteNone of them appeared neglected in terms of food and water.
DeleteI was around horses a good bit when our daughter was in her early teens and I have to say the only time I saw a contented horse was when they were being ridden. They seem to love to be doing something, just as many people do.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you don't carry vegetables around in your pockets while walking; they might save you from an oncoming large animal sometime, and would be a good snack if you ever got lost :)
I usually carry a bale of fresh grass - just in case I come across a wild elephant.
DeleteI want some earrings like that.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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Those earrings are reserved for cows Briony. Surely no one has ever thought of you as a cow?
DeleteAt least you have a rural periphery. We just have massive industrial areas.
ReplyDeleteSheffield's industrial zones tend to be to the north and east of the city. I was on the south side.
DeleteI had a very pleasant, fun chat with a gentleman in the supermarket one day last week. He was buying carrots for his horse. I meet the nicest people in our local supermarket!
ReplyDeleteI responded in my blog to your latest comment, Yorkie. I hope it clearly answers your wondering. :)
Yes. It certainly did answer my wondering Lee. I had no idea that Australia contains such uncouth young chaps!
DeleteLike dogs and people, horses are built for company so they might indeed, be sad and lonely.
ReplyDeleteI think you should carry fresh apples for them, lots of fresh apples
I may start pushing a supermarket trolley on my walks, filled with fruit and vegetables.
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