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BIG WHITE HORSES IN THE VALLEY

By Marilyn Armstrong on 2020-08-31 • ( 12 )

We grow a lot of horses in the valley. Many are saddle horses. Quarter horses. Morgans and Tennessee Walkers. But mostly, we grow big horses. Belgian Draft horses and Percherons. They don’t do anything much. No circuses for these horses. They lounge in pastures and hope someone will bring them an apple or two. Big friendly horses, like those the knights rode into battle.

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Coreen Kuhn Photography
2020-09-02 • 3:35 am

Beautiful photos of the horses, Marilyn. Thank you for sharing them with us. Have a Blessed day.

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swo8
2020-08-31 • 11:20 am

They are lovely Marilyn.
Leslie

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  2020-09-01 • 12:06 am
  
  And so friendly. I miss the big white Percherons the most. I used to love going up to the corral and giving them apples and carrots.
  
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Alli Templeton
2020-08-31 • 3:58 am

Stunning beasts, and yes, I can just see them riding into battle in all their finery. Hugely noble and beautiful animals. I love the picture of the one rolling around having fun. 🙂

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  2020-08-31 • 5:56 am
  
  It’s hard to realize how big they are. They are the size of a 10-ton trucks. They are HUGE. Friendly, gentle, and gigantic. The owner of this bunch got old and sold them … He couldn’t care for them anymore and I miss them. I used to go to the farm (Ironwood) and pet them. They still breed miniature horses and ponies and goats as well as corn and tomatoes and other fresh produce. My granddaughter had a horse party here for her 9th birthday and has been in love with horses ever since. They used to have a fancy carriage with bells and at for weddings and once in a whilte the owner would drive them into town,, wearing a top hat every now and then. It was charming.
  
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  - Alli Templeton
    2020-08-31 • 5:59 am
    
    Sounds wonderful, Marilyn, and I’m not surprised your granddaughter became hooked on horses after meeting with such beautiful beasts. I hope they fared well after leaving. I’d miss them too.
    
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    - Marilyn Armstrong
      2020-08-31 • 6:08 am
      
      He couldn’t afford to maintain them anymore. Just the size of the carrier to move them was gigantic. You can really see how these were the war horses of the middle ages. Very gentle, not easily rattled by noise and big enough to carry an 800 pound armored knight,
      
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      - Alli Templeton
        2020-08-31 • 6:09 am
        
        I can see it now. Lovely image.
        
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2020-08-31 • 12:14 am

How enchanting! Love these horses.

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  2020-08-31 • 12:36 am
  
  Aren’t they gorgeous? They are too big to ride, but they are so friendly and have the softest noses!
  
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  - Garry Armstrong
    2020-08-31 • 2:09 am
    
    I am hoping to take a pic aboard a horse before the hellacious season arrives. Something for “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” memoir. Maybe VIDEO?
    
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    - Marilyn Armstrong
      2020-08-31 • 5:57 am
      
      There are plenty of horses. Ask Kaity. She knows.
      
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