Everyone Bare Nekkid It seems odd that not 36 hours ago it was blowing a hoolie and snowing but now everyone’s rugs are off and they’re all bare nekkid. The nicest bit of taking rugs off is seeing just how …

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Rugs came off today.

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First Visitors of the Year Today we had our first visitors of 2026. They brought carrots. Everyone loves carrots. First we visited the Shetland ponies.  They came running when I showed them the carrot bags. Then we walked ov…

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Always nice to have visitors - the first of 2026.

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Goodbye Flossie We knew the weather would be very bad at 8.00 when we usually go out to feed everyone, so Floss and I got up an hour early (plus the clocks went forward last night) before it all revved up. We want…

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Outside early, inside to hug sheep and goodbye to Flossie.

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A head and neck view of a bay coloured Icelandic foal looking towards the right, against a backdrop of snow.

A head shot of a bay coloured Icelandic horse (possibly mother to previous photo) looking straight towards the camera, against a backdrop of snow.

Two lovely beauties
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Don't call them ponies

Icelandic horses, small but classified as horses, vary in color like Iceland's landscapes with over 100 names for their hues and patterns.

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Playing Rugs I spent a good part of my  morning in the rain looking at Haakon’s and Kolka’s rugs.  I was trying to find out exactly what weight they are.  I already knew the size – 5′ 9&…

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Trying to get the right winter rugs on the old horses.

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#Rambo #horseware #horsewareireland

A Certain Idiot A certain idiot has successfully managed to get one or even two front legs stuck in the electric fence (not on) three mornings’ in a row when outside in the field (one day off for snow). Ever…

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I'm not naming names but it begins with I and ends in ACS and stands for I Am Completely Stupid.

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Duvet Day Inside Today, weather-wise, has been unspeakable – sleet, a freezing gale force wind, and we are all very miserable and bored of this.  Apparently Shetland has been stuck in a bad weather system for…

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Weather filthy so got everyone inside to rest.

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Two Icelandic horses, one brow-white, other brow. The photo captures their faces, close together. In the background, the sea.

I would cuddle these horses to promote my amazing Valentine day plan (💔), but well, I am scared of horses… 🤫

But they are really cute 😊

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Fresh Grazing Everyone is fed up.  I could tell.  The fields that had grass are now almost bare.  While that’s fine for younger and fatter Shetland ponies, it is not ok (apparently) for the others. So, I r…

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Opened up new grazing for the older horses and ponies. They are very happy.

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Blizzard After a good breakfast, Floss and I put everyone outside without their rugs because they are all:- very floofy and fat they can move around better, roll and play and it wasn’t that bad, weath…

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The weather has deteriorated. Everyone raced inside early.

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All Inside My morning was spent getting ready for the mother of all weathers.  According to the weather forecast, the temperature is going to dip hugely so I filled every container I could find with water for…

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Got everything ready for the next few days' weather onslaught. Wish us luck!

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Winter Brushing We have a northerly storm on its way, along with the possibility of snow. It will probably arrive Wednesday and rev up for Thursday, dying out by Friday and then snowing from henceforth. So, as I h…

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Everyone brushed.

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Lots of Help I gave Floss my phone this morning to take photos for me in my usual routine. So, I rustled up the troops and, clutching my bowl of sheep food, we all walked around to their shed for breakfast. The…

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It is so nice to have help in the mornings with all the animals. Done in half the time.

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My Creepy Neighbour This was the view that greeted me when I opened the back door while I was cooking in the kitchen (making eternal soup).  I was being watched by Iacs. I had no idea what he wanted! The others were a…

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Being watched by a creepy neighbour.

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Animals First Firstly, huge apologies for forgetting today’s Advent Calendar photo.  I have no excuse because I just plain forgot (having managed to open my own lovely real one sent by my sister).  So, I h…

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Animals before my breakfast.

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Asking for a Friend This morning’s entertainment. And this evening’s (Isn’t Lambie the most handsome sheep in the sunset?)

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Little beggars and not so little beggars.

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Icelandic Horses Have Good Genes New evidence suggests their unique gaits have a complex pedigree

"Early people in Iceland needed horses that could run for miles without tiring. More than 1,000 years ago, the newly discovered land was rugged and unforgiving, with volcanoes, rushing rivers, and winter storms with huge wind gusts."
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The Horses of Iceland official video (2:58)
The video showcases the Icelandic horse and its incredible qualities – unique, genuine and pure. Watch now: tinyurl.com/z8c2722d
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Pastures New I have figured why the Shetland ponies didn’t want to run around yesterday – they were depressed at their miserable living conditions.  The track has become increasingly nastier by the …

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I moved all the horses and ponies into different fields. Something better for the Shetland winter.

#myshetland #shetland #shetlandponies #icelandichorses #field

Cold Snap I must say that the horses and ponies are surviving remarkably well in this winter weather.  Their little faces are always very happy to see me and my buckets in the morning. There are no signs of …

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Bloomin' nippy out there but everyone coping very well. Even Ted, who is wearing his coat.

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I Made my Decision I took this photo first thing this morning.  The sun made an appearance. It was brief. I duly dished out my buckets at breakfast-time and then I went round feeling each horse and pony. I was lookin…

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Decision made. Yes, it's winter but no one needs a rug. They are all fat!

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Rug Dithering It was a beautiful morning – still, no wind with a winter beautiful light.  There had also been a frost from last night.  There was even ice on the water buckets – the first this winter…

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What to do? I am dithering (about putting on rugs on the horses and ponies).

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Thinking Rugs A lovely sunrise this morning.  Everything looked very atmospheric and beautiful. This is Iacs eating his breakfast. Haakon was in the garden eating his. I had my faithful little Pepperpot with me,…

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I have a plan but I don't have a plan for the bad weather.

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The Icelandic horse is a unique breed that has been pure for over 1000 years. Here's what you need to know about these beautiful creatures. Just don't call them ponies! #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #IcelandicHorses #Horses

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So Much Better Well, it’s been a week, I think, of running around after Haakon with buckets to soak his hoof in, injections, painkillers, food twice a day.  I am exhausted but at last I can say (still prayi…

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Haakon is so much better now. Back to his old curmudgeonly self, hating everyone and everything around him.
Phew.

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Icelandic Horses Have Two Extra Gaits - Horse Lover's Math What are Icelandic horse's two extra gaits? How fast can they go? How are Five Gait classes scored and judged? Math for kids who love horses—perfect!

Young horse lovers learn about a unique breed of horse that has two extra gaits. Horse Lover's Math provides a fun way for #horsecrazy kids to apply their understanding of math to the real world! www.horseloversmath.com/what-horse-b.... #horses #icelandichorses #homeschooling #LearnAtHome #maths

All Things Biotin Today, I made a quick trip into town to get all things biotin for Haakon’s hoof as well as get my hair cut. I spent my morning at the feed merchants looking at labels on all the equine supple…

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To town to get all things biotin for my poorly horse, Haakon.

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A Pony of Very Little Brain My heart lifted this morning when I saw Haakon waiting for me.  Hewas walking a little bit better.  Less agony and more strength of purpose. So I led him up to the garden to soak his hoof (not sure…

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Haakon is a little better. Fingers crossed.
Albie has no brain. It is official.

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Buckets and More Buckets My day started as it meant to go on mostly with many buckets. While I fed the others at the top of the field, Haakon was still struggling to walk, so I broke the habit of a lifetime and took his br…

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My day in buckets with added sheep

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