The man in the photograph above lives near me, and I pass his house most days when I'm walking the dog. The pony (who doesn't have a name), has been his sole form of transport for the past 10 years. Every single day I have seen man and pony sauntering down a lane.Over the past few weeks I've seen the man many times, but no pony. I'm afraid to ask!
When I first moved to Spain, horses, mules, donkeys and oxen were a common sight. Seven years ago in my small village there were 5 mules, 2 horses and the pony above, now we're down to 1 horse and 1 mule. Que sera, sera!
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This makes me sad....
ReplyDeleteIs it because they are dying and not being replaced, or is there a new 'law' not allowing this beautiful means of gentle transport?
I think it's easier to keep a small tractor.
ReplyDeleteHere it is people, not horses.The houses are empty.But we have to think in a longer time span.100 years from now just a blink of the eye things will be different here!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful photo Tim, my favorite black and white.
ReplyDeleteWow! Spain...a place I've dreamed of living. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid to ask too:( Love the post and the photo, though.
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