As a favour to a old school chum I have agreed for her ponies to come onto the field for a short time.
It is a win win win situation for all of us
The Ponies have excellent virgin grazing
The field gets cleared of nettles and weeds
and Irene has two grazing friends once more
It's a great idea if it works. One time I took a pair of goats as they had eaten the village green bald. The soon demolished my jungle and were just about to start on the washing hanging on the line when I decided they had to go. Their holiday was over. But they and I had a good time while it lasted.
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Deletelizzy
you tell em girls
DeleteGlad that Irene has some friends to lunch with again.
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
all the neighbours came out to watch it was quite a spectacle
DeleteManure for the roses too :-)
ReplyDeleteThere's a fourth win - horse shit! Mind you, you get plenty of that from one or two of your other commenters!
ReplyDeleteoooouch
DeleteHope you have checked for Ragwort. And note that horses, like Donkeys and goats can be quite choosy in what they do eat! But Irene will be happy.
ReplyDeletethe ponies owner is quite an expert, shes checked
DeleteHorses are very selective grazers though. They will eat the nettles if they are cut (and wilted). Weeds . . . along with the tough grass, you will be left with those and a patchy field, but better than it started I dare say! I bet your school chum and her ponies are delighted anyway.
ReplyDeleteshe is, its just like having haylage......
DeleteIrene is still hanging around huh? She wants you to bring friends to her instead of leaving I guess.
ReplyDeletethe bugger just will not be caught
DeleteAnd you are the very kindest of friends to have.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a win win. . .
ReplyDeleteHappy grazing!
I'm glad Irene will have some grazing buddies. And I hope for pictures! (not sure if today's photo is one of the ponies or not)
ReplyDeletePonies - brilliant! A new chapter in the Going Gently Saga. Irene will have four-footed companions....I know solid food, grains etc will be attended too. Is there shade as well in the field? We’re all looking forward to meeting them. MaggieB
ReplyDeleteHorses are indeed picky eaters they lack the ability to throw up, they also can chase and kill any animal smaller than they are. So I hope that there is an awareness of that.
ReplyDeleteIrene has spent the last month with 8 horses in the livery stable fields..... shes a tough old gal
DeleteOk thanks for the reply That makes me feel better LOL
DeleteHooray for multiple wins.
ReplyDeleteI thought Irene was captured and rehomed after her escape to the livery stable? I'm glad she has friends now. Do you offer a filled water trough?
ReplyDeletelizzy
never caught! and fresh water every day
DeleteEvery bit munched is a bit you don't have to cut....and Irene will be happy for the company. So lovely to look out your window at horses in your field.
ReplyDeleteOh I think that's wonderful! Everyone getting along? -Jenn
ReplyDeleteIrene chased the ponies for a bit, theyd never seen anything like her
DeleteThis is a great idea! A win, win for all.😉 Gabs
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great set-up and as you say, a "win win" situation. Often wondered if you still had Irene - glad you have. Well, if you can't catch her, you will have to stay where you are for sure (and perhaps get a couple of lambs as well).
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely outcome!
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