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I saw the big percheron horse and his donkey friend again on Saturday.  They came over for petting but quickly returned to their hay.  They seem very contented.

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Company of Friends - Danny Schmidt
Stand By Me - John Lennon

Animals and friends are often seen while out walking on An Island Walk.

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I saw the big percheron horse and his donkey friend again on Saturday.  They came over for petting but quickly returned to their hay.  They seem very contented.

Click to Play:
Company of Friends - Danny Schmidt
Stand By Me - John Lennon

Animals and friends are often seen while out walking on An Island Walk.

comments (16)

  • Kay
  • Portland, Oregon
  • 23 Feb 2009, 00:16
I agree with Zen. It's almost as if the donkey knew you were taking their picture!
Mary MacADNski: She is employed as a watch animal was checking me out thoroughly before letting down her guard.
  • zed
  • Australia
  • 23 Feb 2009, 00:35
Arn't they magnificent in there winter coats
Mary MacADNski: The horse is especially lovely. He was very soft and silky.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 23 Feb 2009, 00:46
That's rather sweet Mary!
Mary MacADNski: They came over for some petting but not for long. Hay was more important.
Charming shot Mary.
Mary MacADNski: Thank you, Sir.
Superb capture Mary. I love the donkey's expression!
Mary MacADNski: I guess the donkey is doing it's job as the 'watch dog' and checked me out very well before it let it's guard down.
Nice image
A great pair
Cheers
Rob
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Rob
  • Ginnie
  • Atlanta, GA, United States
  • 23 Feb 2009, 13:54
Friends for life for sure, Mary. smile
Mary MacADNski: Goes without saying!
  • Padraig
  • United Kingdom
  • 23 Feb 2009, 14:00
very nice capture, I dread to think what might happen if you were to pull that ring? exploding horse after 5 seconds?
deflated rubber horse?
key holder horse?
pull ring lift tail and aim spray at base of fire?

Sorry...its the mood I'm in today!
Mary MacADNski: I'm so glad you brought it up. I have an idea of what it is really for but do not know for sure. Is it for keeping the harness straight? I'm in an excellent mood today too. Glad for us!
  • Alan Rolfe
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 23 Feb 2009, 14:04
Its funny how that donkeys and horses go together and enjoy each otehr's company. I like the highlighting on the donkey's ears.
Mary MacADNski: Every photo I took that day has the highlighted ears. It's amazing. I just checked this shot from January, same place but a different day and yes, again the highlights.
http://justpictureit.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Over_Exposed_Ass_/
It is the donkey's ears that do it.
  • anniedog
  • United Kingdom
  • 23 Feb 2009, 15:40
What a lovely pair they make Mary. The little donkey looks so small next to the horse.
Ingrid
Mary MacADNski: They were lovely to get close to. The horse let me pet her. She was wonderful. The horse is of a very large breed, Percherons.
Great ! Very nice guys !
Mary MacADNski: They're adorable.
Wonderful creatures, lovely light and John Lennon too!
Mary MacADNski: Positively a post of incredible value and meaning?
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 23 Feb 2009, 20:00
I saw that ring and thought I should warn against pulling it - the horse may flush. Then I saw Philine remarked on the ring (never seen such funny comments from her before), so I will leave it be.
Mary MacADNski: Philine has never left a comment on this blog so you must tell me about the ring. I don't know where to go to hear it from her. Don't leave it be. I want to know.
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 23 Feb 2009, 21:15
Great picture, do you know I listened to 'Stand by me' from John Lennon last night to add to my post, that would have been such an coincidence.

Yes SC is a company of friends that stands with us!!!!
Mary MacADNski: I love the coincidences. It makes sense to me that this song, these words, and hairy beasts all come together like this.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 24 Feb 2009, 15:33
The most likely use of the ring - see that it is plaited into the tail, will be to tie the horse's tail into a knot to prepare for dressage or showing. The tails are normally shortish and for shows tied into an old maid's knot.

Look at the pictures here http://www.plattevalleypercherons.com/horses/mares.htm to see what I mean
Mary MacADNski: Thanks for this, Louis. I love that I learn all these new things every day.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 25 Feb 2009, 14:33
They look like great friends.
Nice one, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: This is the second time I visited them and I saw that too. Thanks, Ray.

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