H is for Horses

North San Luis Obispo County is definitely horse country. I meet a lot of horses while on my photo walks. Some are owned by people who can keep them at home. Others are in horse farms. There are many horse ranches, breeders, and stables in Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero. You will also find many equestrian-related businesses to serve those with horses. That has given me several opportunities to photograph horses, since I seem I find them everywhere I go. 

The horse in the photo above was discovered in the new barn behind Epoch Estate Wines tasting room on York Mountain Road many years ago just after York Mountain Winery was sold to Epoch. The horses below were found a year years back hitched to this tree during Day in the Shade, an annual art event at Templeton Park. There are people who ride around town.

Horses Hitched to Tree at Templeton Park,© B. Radisavljevic

The horses below appeared in a dry creek near the end of Twelve Oaks Drive. I had always wondered where it ended and decided to find out one day. When I got to a bridge, I spotted a group of horses. These are some of them. You can read more about my unexpected horse encounter here and see some of the other photos from that day. 

Horses in Rural Paso Robles,© B. Radisavljevic

Another day I was exploring a rural neighborhood south of Charolais Road off South River Road and saw these horses.

Horses Under Oak Tree in Rural Paso Robles Neighborhood, © B. Radisavljevic

This horse does find  the grass greener on the other side of the fence. © B. Radisavljevic

On another walk I was exploring East Union Road and saw these lovely horses grazing at on a property with a sign that read Seven Chips Quarter Horses. See more of my photos from that walk here. It was March and the blooming trees made the perfect background.

Seven Chips Quarter Horse on Union Road © B. Radisavljevic

One of my most popular posts on horses was "A Miniature Horse." As I was searching the original files for a photo that showed the difference in size between a horse and a miniature horse, I found this and I uploaded it for you to see. I love the way the horses interact here. Enjoy.

Do you love miniature horses? Here are some ways to express that.

 Miniature Horse Herd Canvas Print Life Size White Miniature Horse Wrapped Canvas Mini Foal And Dandelions Miniature Horse Poster Miniature Horse Running Near Water Canvas Print Miniature Horse Foal - Customized Colt & Filly Canvas Print White miniature horse greeting card Miniature Horses Touching Poster

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This is my eighth post for the 2016 AtoZchallenge, a Blogging Challenge for the month of April, 2016. My theme is Things You Can See or Experience in North San Luis Obispo County. Here are links to the other posts if you missed them.

A is for Acorn
B is for Barney Schwartz Park
C is for Cattle in Wine Country
D is for Dark Star Cellars
E is for Electric Wires
F is for Family Farms
G is for Graveyard Vineyards

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The Most Popular Posts for Each Month of 2015

Since I began this blog on February 1, 2015, it's been fun to watch it grow. Sometimes I'm amazed to see which posts were viewed most. I have no idea when I begin a post which topic most people are interested in. I post my daily photo or photos about the people, places, artwork, animals, vineyards, gardens, and even the sky with a few comments or observations and hope they will bring a new perspective on something ordinary or introduce something new to my readers. Here are the most read posts for each month since the blog began in February. Most have more than one photo.

February 15: Chasing Storm Clouds in Doce Robles Vineyards

March 2: A Windmill on my Mind

April 11: Studios on the Park - The Art Hub of Paso Robles,
 Photo © B. Radisavljevic

May 2: B is for Baby's Babble in Paso Robles

June 16: A Miniature Horse, Photo © B. Radisavljevic

July 22: Pink Crape Myrtle is in Bloom, Photo © B. Radisavljevic

August 24: Pyracantha in Bloom, Photo © B. Radisavljevic

September 9: The Granary in Paso Robles, Photo © B. Radisavljevic

October 4: Ghosts of Halloweens Past

November 18: Heritage Gallery West Judy Larson's Scratchboard Art, 

Photo © B. Radisavljevic

December 21: Just the Sky, Photo © B. Radisavljevic

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Not Exactly an Alpaca

Last time I drove down a certain part of Vineyard Drive in Templeton, a quick glance seemed to indicate the alpacas that used to live there might be back. At the time, I was in a hurry and couldn't stop to take a better look. Today I promised myself I'd go back and get some photos. But instead of alpacas, which I was so sure I'd seen two weeks ago, I found these. Not exactly what I was expecting but I still got out to take some photos.

These are two that came toward the fence to check me  out. The one on top was something of a clown, I think. I'm not sure if these are ponies or miniature horses, but I'm leaning toward miniature horses. I hope someone more knowledgeable that I can tell me for sure. Don't forget. You can click to enlarge the photos for a better look.

What kinds of livestock do you see near where you live?