UPDATE: Neil informed me that this is in fact not Strangford Lough, but Groomsport.. We do get fantastic sunsets in Ireland. And depending on where you are, they can create a magical look and feel to the end of the day. Our friend Neil sent us these two stunning shots of a golden evening sun. Its …
Category archives: Happenings
Gransha Horse Trials Second Weekend.
There was a fantastic turnout for the second weekend of the Gransha Horse Trials 30/31 May 2o15, and the weather played its part a bit better than the first weekend with a lovely bright day. As well as some pics we took ourselves, Neil Armstrong sent us some fantastic pictures from some particularly good vantage …
Gransha Horse Trials 2015
Gransha Horse Trials 2015 (1 of 2) Gransha Equestrian ran a fantastic inaugural Gransha horse trials event this weekend with over 40 riders competing in various classes. The course was laid out across their full estate and included some jumps located in our fields . It really was a tremendous event. The organisation and planning …
Golden Morning
Some of the riding school horses graze in the golden morning sun. Early summer with plenty of rain and sunshine makes for great pasture and the horses, some of whom are still wearing their coats are happy to be out on grass. Happy horses make for happy riders and I like to think that the learners benefit …
Llocal Llamas
Llocal llamas of llama llane Now these fellows (and I imagine by the increase in their numbers over the llast year that there are some fillies also) llive on Green Road, which we re-christened ‘Llama Llane’ in their honour. They are always a dellight to llook at. Only a short llittle stroll away if anyone is interested. …
Horses at Merok Mill House
We are blessed with our views and the countryside surrounding Merok Mill House. The chestnut and grey graze in the fields in front of the house. They are a pleasure to watch nuzzling each other.
Merlin Steam Locomotive in Bangor
Merlin Steam Locomotive Just by chance we came across Merlin on a visit to Bangor Train Station. Merlin steam locomotive was built in Manchester by Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited, in 1932. Below are some images of the beautiful work horse. The heavy engineering is marvellous. Getting the boiler stoked for the …
When Great Danes come to play
You just never know who or what you might meet at Merok… Great Danes make a majestic sight when they are bounding across the fields. One of our neighbours makes a welcome visit to see the lads. Woof Woof.