tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post709211256703537493..comments2024-03-08T16:13:12.521-05:00Comments on Journal of Ravenseyrie: Primitive Grullas in CloverLynne Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-40217807923767207312009-06-29T11:33:50.007-04:002009-06-29T11:33:50.007-04:00Eva and Miek,
I wish that I could take you walking...Eva and Miek,<br />I wish that I could take you walking with me though the prairie land here...it is utterly surreal! Now that several more days have gone by, its obvious that most everywhere there are grasslands, there is also Red and Alsike clover blooming all throughout. The Yarrow, Goat'sbeard, Hawkweed, Buttercup, Cinquefoil, Cleavers and Treefoil are likewise hyper abundant in their flowering flourishes this year, but nothing trumps the clover! It's transportive...but only if you are out there when the mosquitoes and flies are on break! There is a downside--lots and lots of bugs!<br /><br />The herd had made some trips to the beach midday according to Kevin, but yesterday, on my day off, when I went down to the beach the herd remained topside...we had slightly rainy, overcast skies with a cool breeze and there was a lot more to eat up on the bluff than down at the rocky beach. Of course, I'm so looking forward to getting new photos of the herd at the beach, so hopefully next Sunday it will work out that they are down there when I am able to be down there.<br /><br />Eva, I will write about how Zeus and Mistral are doing in a separate blog entry in the next couple of days.<br /><br />I agree with both of you, that these horses are not going to consume anything in amounts that would cause them harm...there are too many choices and they are innately intelligent about such things.<br /><br />Who would imagine how much pleasure humans could get out of watching what horses eat!Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-31706293770948893942009-06-28T15:17:44.850-04:002009-06-28T15:17:44.850-04:00Lynne,
It looks like you have your own confetti fa...Lynne,<br />It looks like you have your own confetti fabric! How wonderful to be surrounded by all those little miracles of nature. <br /><br />I have been thinking about the Alsike clover. I think you could not prevent the horses from eating it even if you wanted to. I have not yet figured out how it works, but I think most horses know pretty well what is good for them and what not. With all the different plants they can chose from at Ravenseyrie why would they select a plant that can harm them? When I watch Rudolf eat I am always amazed how he seems to be able to pick the one leaf or flower he wants between an ocean of others. If a horse can be that selective I cannot believe they will blunder into something bad.Annemiekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962378758056371983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-12559967524679168002009-06-27T14:05:25.029-04:002009-06-27T14:05:25.029-04:00Lynne, this sea of flowers is breathtaking. How th...Lynne, this sea of flowers is breathtaking. How that must feel to be immersed in sweet smelling edibles after this long harsh winter.<br /><br />I happened to click on last year's June topic "coping with biting insects" where the horses went to the lake to cool of in the breeze, the grass seemed half as lush, and no sea of flowers, so this year must be truly special.<br /><br />It s interesting that they will sample the toxic clover for short periods of time; i would not worry too much about it since they have lots of other choices, and probably a good instinct limiting their indulgence to brief moments. It looks so cute with the clover hanging out of their mouths.<br /><br />How are the domestics doing? Have they settled into their own little society with their own rituals? Is Mistral putting on weight and enjoying himself? How do you divide your time between these bands?<br /><br />evaevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352450297889697710noreply@blogger.com