In the late 19th century there were around 3.5 to 4.5 million working horses in Britain. In farm fields, forests, cities and even along canals, these large majestic animals toiled, transported and helped us. And now? Now many of the breeds of working horses are considered ‘at risk’ by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The […]
Last summer my daughter had her first riding lesson. She was excited but nervous around horses. Now I watch her calmly and confidently lead the horse out of the ring after her lesson.
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On a recent run – when I kept stopping to take photos – I caught sight of some wild flowers illuminated by a beam of light through the trees. They reminded me of actors lit up on a stage. Despite the gloomier weather this summer week of July, I also noticed that the beauty of flowers
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Luce and Theo are often as thick as thieves. After all they have that special twin bond. Like good friends or close couples who mirror each other, I notice how the same happens with my two. Luce and Theo unconsciously become each other’s echoes. On an outing last weekend to ride a steam engine on the
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I’ve started to go on early morning runs now that it’s summer. Except I always bring my camera with me which gives me the excuse to stop – a lot – and take photos. One of my favourite parts is a path into woods which is lined with wild flowers. Brambles are flowering next to
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Every day I watch the birds rest, feed, hunt and soar in the sky and in the valley around our garden. There are quiet pauses when they sit on a fence, a branch, an electric wire or a barn roof nearby. Fledglings seeking their parents and each other. As the day approaches dusk their songs
