My horses used to live at a rather big stables with a riding house right outside the door. All of a sudden the bustling life became too much for me, and I decided to move to somewhere smaller and more quiet. I was lucky and found a place rather close to where we were. There are only seven horses, and the facilities are very nice indeed. Take a look: Paddocks for when the weather's wet: No riding house but a nice, little outdoors rink with a very fine view: The stable. Small, but cozy and orderly: The brook running between the stables and the paddocks: The grass paddocks: You can see the fjord on that last photo. All the mountains are on the other side of the fjord. I couldn't resist photographing a barn that's about to be removed. The poor building couldn't take last winter's huge amount of snow. I hope you like our new home.
This is a good display of the stables area. I have wondered for a long time how the new stables looked. The stables is situated ina very picturesque place...and with that early morning sunlight, it looks so warm and cozy. Those views of the grass paddocks are stunning. That old barn would have made a good pic before it collapsed. Ach, there was lots of snow last year, so it's no wonder that it buckled under the weight. It still looks interesting in a way. I am already trying to imaging the paddocks with snow. The tidy stables buiolding looks nice and the wheelbarrow collection looks tidy too. a All in all--a very nice-looking place. Of course you are pleased with your move!
The new stables look like my kind of place - small but perfectly formed. It must be so relaxing to groom horses there with the wonderful scenery all around you. Do they just board horses or do they give riding lessons? All in all a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere seems to prevail and that can only be good for the horses.
WOW stables with a beautiful view, lucky horses and what a nice place to ride. Hopefully this winter will be a kinder to you.
Sjoerd, it's the evening sun. The area's facing south. See that mountain there? *points* It's across the fjord from where we live. My favourite mountain. The place is very neat and tidy, and I imagine the horses also appreciate the view. Eileen, we groom outside a lot. This stable is run by a family who own two of the horses, and the five others are bording. No riding lessons or anything very organized - bar the hay loading and general maintenance of paddocks and rink. Netty, Gabriella's a totally different pony. She likes to be groomed and even takes kindly to cuddling now. I think Truls finds it a bit boring since it's so quiet, but there's a sports ground a bit south of the paddocks, and he watches every soccer game with keen interest. KK, you really don't want to be. My horses get trained a lot and are usually happy when I'm done with them. They either eat or relax then. gfreiherr, I hope the winter will be milder with less snow. I like the view from the stables too. The mountains are a lovely bonus.
Very nice! Is the one in the pic (closest) yours? Is it a fresian? Most of mine (I have 6 currently) are quarter types with the exception of one that is a gaited mare. They have 30 acres to graze on and no barn or stable but our winters are mild compared to yours. If you get tired of riding there I have a few that need some work. LOL
Thank you Kay. mart, my horses are the ones to the right, the brown one and the white one. Truls is a Welsh/Connemara cross and Gabriella is Welsh Mountain. The closest one is a Norwegian breed called dølahorse, bred for hard work on the farms in the valleys to the south-east of here. She's an excellent riding horse and very good at pulling carts and wagons too. She's been to several driving dos with good results. You should see her on a marathon course. Awesome. I know she doesn't look it but that horse can run. There's also a fjord horse at the stables, another Norwegian breed. You might want to look it up, they're very nice horses. We were watching "Centennial" a while back, and suddenly a pair of fjord horses came driving through the street. That was fun to see. Norway has three breeds only. The last one is a pony-size horse from the north, called a nordlandshorse, or northland horse. Oh, dear. I got a bit carried away now, didn't I? Sorry.
Oh I don`t know,,, most work breeds are excellent runners. With those legs I would not stand in front of it running. It would be like a freight train coming through. LOL,, I love good horseflesh. You will have to take pics of yours closer up. Couldn`t see much at a distance.
Haha, mart, my thoughts exactly. I liken her to a bulldozer actually. I will photograph the furries when I manage to remember to bring the camera to the stables.
Cor, what a lovely view for you and your horses. I love the old tumble down barn, it looks so full of character, just as it collapses. I guess there is snow on those mountains now? I am terrified of horses, always have been, big metal feet...big teeth....big beasts!!
We had snow on the mountains a couple of weeks ago but since last week gave us good temps, it has melted. When it gets cold like this the weather's usually good. I'm not looking forward to winter either, and I just hope we won't get as much snow this winter as last. The barn is going down as soon as the authorities approve the submitted plan for demolition. It might take time, but it's dangerous the way it is. You're right though, it is rather special the way it stands.
