That stinks! so sad!  Wonder what her reason was?

She said she didn't feel comfortable with it Ruth. I said, ok fair enough but I really wanted to say-why not,are you doing something illegal around here? I didn't feel like getting shot at so I moved along-hey, ya never know what people will do!   

I'm sorry MAK, gees, you're one of the most NON threatening people I've met.  Some people are just too paranoid - her problem, not yours so don't let it get you down. 

Well Carly, I have plenty of pics of Angel and I can still drive by and see her, so it's all good! 

That's so sad.  The area is lovely but, judging from all those many guard dogs and the request to stop photographing Bertha (Angel), the people seem to be leery of strangers and not all that friendly. 

Dot in PA

Yes Dot, I do not go on private property anywhere either here or at home unless I know it's alright-especially when their are dogs running loose!    Actually, the people here are quite friendly and nice! On the dirt roads most of the people I pass in cars wave to me and I of course, wave back and smile! 

That stinks! so sad!  Wonder what her reason was?

She said she didn't feel comfortable with it Ruth. I said, ok fair enough but I really wanted to say-why not,are you doing something illegal around here? I didn't feel like getting shot at so I moved along-hey, ya never know what people will do!   

   On day 25 in Paradise I spent some time on the ranch roads-avoiding the parts that had the Jeep sucking ruts! My first sighting were the Egyptian Geese whom I haven't seen in a few days-they were eating in the front of the ranch by the headquarters with some cowbirds. As I made my way by pasture #8 I spotted the white chest of a Red-tail Hawk back in the trees. While stopped there Mike came by in a tractor to clear a big tree branch off the ranch road. I then found Ebony and her mama laying down in pasture #6 as I pulled over to check them out they got up and I got to see Ebony run a little. She's doing very well at 6 days old! I rode around on the main roads a bit today finding a really nice red roofed home. Sadly, when I stopped to see Angel (Bertha) a lady came out and told me not to take pics of her anymore.  After that, my heart just wasn't into my watch any longer. On my way back home I came across a neighbors cows and calves that seemingly posed for me,a kestrel,a hunting Red-tail Hawk and the Egyptian Geese were singing "Up on the roof"!

Click on the link below to see my pics from today and a couple Egyptian Geese videos

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 http://youtu.be/jhIzZ-haT-g
 http://youtu.be/nwzD3a52ovc

Nice moon, nice house, and nice (see my Shutterfly comment) 

Um, I didn't find a comment on my Shutterfly album Janet! 

I love your picture moon over front pasture and that bicolor mini horse!

Yes, I like the moon pic too Annette with the colors on the horizon from the sun below. The bi-color mini horse was my favorite too! 

Great videos!  At what age can a horse start to be ridden?


Nora in NW Florida

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At ages 2-3 years old they can start breaking them in to be ridden-reason being, the back bone needs to be fully developed before putting weight on it. We sure are getting an education aren't we Nora!? 

Oh, and what a fun way to get an Education!!!

I know I'm having fun Nora!   

Wow It's so beautiful outthere.
Great Pictures.
Scary dogs.
I admire your courage !

I only got a bit scared the day the Rottweiler chased me back into the Jeep as I had gotten out to take a scenery pic-once I got back in safe I kinda chuckled to myself as he chased me down the street! 

 

I like the miniature horses. Are they work animals or ridden for pleasure or maybe just raised to be sold?? I must say that most of the dogs you've photographed over the past couple of weeks do not look at all friendly.

Dot in PA

Dot, I have no idea what the mini horses are used for-the ones in my pic were being boarded at the stables where I took their pic. And most of the dogs here are watch dogs so they're not supposed to look friendly-they're doing a good job eh!? 

Sorry about the flat tire, but I sure enjoyed tagging along on your travels today! That is interesting to learn about the age horses can be ridden, and why. I'm glad Nora asked the question. If you saw the PBS program on the history of the Lipizzan Horses, they mentioned separating the "kids" from the mares at 3 years, when training begins. It was fun watching Savannah and the calves frisking about.  

Barb,I love to see horses run free especially without a rider on their back-the way it should be as far as I'm concerned. And it's great fun to watch when calves run and kick up their back legs and jump up with all four legs in the air!  

Great videos!  At what age can a horse start to be ridden?


Nora in NW Florida

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At ages 2-3 years old they can start breaking them in to be ridden-reason being, the back bone needs to be fully developed before putting weight on it. We sure are getting an education aren't we Nora!? 

  My watch on day 24 in Paradise was cut short by a flat tire! I still had a fun ride as I checked out yet another new dirt road (Slaughter Pen Rd.) It had a very steep drop off on one side making me feel a bit uneasy as I'm afraid of heights but I managed to press on. I started my day on Dove Rd. visiting Angel and after finding no hawks or little falcons I set out to find some new sights. Nice homes,more dogs, a cool rock garden and a big,beautiful spread with goats,donkeys,cows,horses,sheep,geese,hens and roosters roaming around. I found a plane weather vane, some cute miniature horses and my 2nd Bald Eagle sighting. It passed over me as I was going the wrong way and by the time I got turned around I got a couple long distance shots before it disappeared in the trees. Just before the tire went flat I did get a glimpse at a Kestrel. My little dog friends kept us (my sisters' dogs and I) company until Mike came to our rescue!

Check out todays pics by clicking the link below and there's 3 videos too

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http://youtu.be/silMl5MBtSw
http://youtu.be/qAeoZh4VXK8

Another great day of adventures.  I am so enjoying following your activities in Paradise.  How many people just drive by and don't notice all the action and beauty around them!

Nora, I imagine most people don't see what surrounds them whether driving or not! Thankfully, my parents (especially my mom-she was part Seneca Indian) brought me up to enjoy nature and all its splendor!!! 

"My journey brought me glimpses at steep drop offs, geese, swans, dogs that weren't happy to see me, chickens, goats, llamas, wonderful landscapes and many old vehicles."

Not llamas - those are Alpacas - loving, gentle critters that need to be with others.  A number of farmers in Smith Mt Lake, VA are working to bring them back.

As for "goats" - 1971 or 1972?  Love it and wish we knew what was under the hood!

Thanks for cluing me in on the Alpacas Janet and oh I forgot all about them being called "goats" vroom vroom!