Percherons

I often stop to chat with this beautiful pair of white horses

whilst out walking with the SP and M'selle Fleur.

I think they are French Percherons.

The website of The Equine Society of France Percheron 

tells me that there are two types of Percherons.

The white e trait Percherons are used for heavy duty work on farms.

The black or dark grey e diligencier Percheron used more for recreational and sporting events.

Last Sunday I actually had my camera with me, 

they posed so artistically and seemed to enjoy the extra attention.

I think you'll agree they are simply stunning.

Joining TexWisGirl for Good Fences @ Run*A*Round Ranch Report

Equine Bonny Baby competition

This morning we headed out to run some errands.

 I had my camera with me because I was also on the lookout for items to check off Rinda's 

2015 Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunt 

As we drove past one of the local equestrian properties 

I thought I'd spotted item #18 (overloaded tractor) 

so the SP stopped the car in the middle of the lane for me to take a closer look.

But it wasn't, overloaded I mean.

What I did see however was the sweetest Mother & Toddler show 

taking place behind this very plain wooden fence.

The pair on the left have matching white blazes.

These two would win the prize for synchronized walking and eating.

As the only Judge at the show I decided that these are the winners.

Look how perfectly matched they are

right down to the white socks on their hind legs!

Perfect.

Linking this post to

Texwisgirl's  Good Fences meme

@ the Run*A*Round Ranch in Texas.

Barnyard Bash.

I'm in a bucolic mood today and it's all because there's a Barnyard Bash going on over @ 'Happier Than A Pig in Mud'. Why not pop over and see who's gathering in the farmyard today?

When you were a child did you own a piggy bank?
The only way to empty the delightful little piggies above is by smashing them open, luckily so far they have escaped that fate.
What about this quacking duck vase?He's quite fierce!

I did think about posting some photographs of real live cows but decided if you wanted to see some of those you could just click here, or here, or here!

Instead I decided to share some of my favourite faience animals.

The large Quimper platter below is a wonderful example of the intricate Breton Broderie decor.
The central scene painted in muted sepia tones depicts a group of Breton farmers and their families with their animals.

As well as the large dray horse pulling the cart there are two cows, a calf, a pig and a lamb, all wending their way to market.

Here a fun pair of polka dotted horse candle sticks go head to head. 

and finally....................... no barnyard would be complete without roosters!!

Many thanks also to Claudia @ Dipity Road for hosting Friday Finding Beauty and Laurie for hosting A Few Of My Favourite Things Saturday, click on the links to see who is else participating this week.