Thank you for these photos. I am listening to Pastoral Song by James Rebanks and he describes the belted cows as a heritage breed in the Lakes district.
I hadn’t heard of this but looked it up – it’s published in the UK as English Pastoral – and it sounds fascinating. I’m not sure he’s correct about the Belted Galloway being a Lake district breed but it is certainly a heritage breed, as is the Galloway, which doesn’t have a belt. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
My guy and I are watching the video on an early rainy Monday morning here in New England and laughing. The young ‘un reminds us of our grandkids. Oh, the energy and love of life in a green field! ❤
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I am in love with that mini-cow racing around the pasture like an excited puppy! And what a facey. ❤
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He’s gorgeous. I think he believes he’s a pony 🙂
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That one calf in the video seemed intent on gamboling–but the rest of the herd were having none of it!
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He seemed so completely happy and full of energy. The other calf had just had a big drink of milk from mum was still too full to gambol.
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I was wondering why the other calf chose to be so sedate!
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He or she is so cute running around.
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He/she played for ages – totally enjoying life!
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Wonderful wee beltie – just the best!
Juliet x
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So full of the joy of life 🙂
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Absolutely beautiful 💜
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Thanks, Willow, I loved watching him play.
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He is such a happy chappy 💜💜
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(S)he’s a race-beltie 🙂
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I really think he/she believes he’s a pony getting ready for some big races.
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Nothing like a belted Galloway coo! Adorable!
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Gorgeous and great fun to watch 🙂
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How adorable! Such a joy to watch.
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It was wonderful to watch – he/she (I think he) was just so full of the joy of being alive.
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Yes. That seemed so evident.
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It’s amazing how cute a cow can be!
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This little one clearly loved being able to expend all that energy in running – pure joy.
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I love belted Galloway. There are some in a field near us.
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They are lovely, aren’t they? Nice you have some near you.
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Must be part gazelle, or at least thinks he is, lol!
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I think he believes he’s a pony, Eliza 🙂 He certainly loves running as fast as he can.
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So cute!
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It’s totally enjoyable, Mary. 😍
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Thanks, Miriam. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re welcome, Mary. 🙂
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Thank you for these photos. I am listening to Pastoral Song by James Rebanks and he describes the belted cows as a heritage breed in the Lakes district.
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I hadn’t heard of this but looked it up – it’s published in the UK as English Pastoral – and it sounds fascinating. I’m not sure he’s correct about the Belted Galloway being a Lake district breed but it is certainly a heritage breed, as is the Galloway, which doesn’t have a belt. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
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The little calf running around is gorgeous 💚
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He’s just so full of joy and his ability to run really, really fast 🙂
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Such an adorable little calf.
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Isn’t it just – and so loving life.
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It is loving life and doesn’t care who watches. LOL
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That lifts the heart!. So full of joy. Thank you for making me smile. xx
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Delighted to make you smile, Leonie. He certainly made me smile when I was watching him.
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Will do .What a pest. Leonie x
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Not sure this comment is for me 🙂
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No it was to Beverley Vaux. No idea how it got to you! Sorry.
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The exuberance of baby animals reminds me that joy can be found in the simplest things. Lovely video, Mary.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It was wonderful to watch him having such a joyful time enjoying learning how fast he could run! Glad you enjoyed it, Pete.
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Young ones are always so playful. Thanks for sharing it, Mary!
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They are, aren’t they – and cute. Glad you enjoyed it, Olga.
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Thanks so much for re-blogging, Michael. I still have not succeeded in reaching your new blog. I keep trying.
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My guy and I are watching the video on an early rainy Monday morning here in New England and laughing. The young ‘un reminds us of our grandkids. Oh, the energy and love of life in a green field! ❤
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I’m so pleased I’ve given you a laugh on a rainy Monday, Pam. The sheer joy of finding out how fast he can run was so clear.
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Mary, seeing these cows and their markings gives me a craving for Oreo cookies. All the best, Keith
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Ha ha, Keith. I never thought of the resemblance until now!
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That little guy is so cute. Love these cows.
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He was so full of the joys of life – you couldn’t not smile at his antics.
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Zooooooom! 😀
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How to have fun when you’re young.
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That there is the picture of exuberance! Thank you for making me grin from ear to ear. 🙂
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Indeed it is. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. I think it’s impossible not to grin at such sheer joy in life being shown.
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Totally agree. That young guy won my heart. 🙂
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These are adorable, Mary.
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Aren’t they just, Robbie. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Bless him..I think he thinks he’s a racehorse..so cute xx
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So do I, Carol 🙂 It’s what he wants to be when he grows up!!!
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A happy chappy. ❤ Mary ❤
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He certainly is. I saw him today but he was snoozing beside his mum instead of galloping about 🙂
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So lovely Mary. Cheery indeed. Xxx
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He certainly cheered me up – still does whenever I watch the video. xx
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Aww. Xxx Glad to hear Mary Xxx
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No words needed ♥
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Thanks, Sally. I’m back from Islay and hope to re-join the real world though it may be next week before things are back to ‘normal’ 🙂
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I hope you had an amazing time Mary and looking forward to some images… hugs ♥
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