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Magical Moment 603, "Shetlands and Sheep"

Driving along the stretched out country roads of Texas, I did a double take when I saw shetland ponies and sheep sharing the same pasture! I made Eddie do a u-turn so I could take a few shots and share them with you all. Is there anything more adorable than shetland ponies?! 


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TexWisGirl said…
they are pretty cute. so many of them are not so nice, though! :)
January 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
When I saw your post title, I thought it was going to be about Joy (your Shetland sheep dog) interacting with some sheep. So I was disappointed not to see your ever-interesting canine companion, but not so disappointed as to not enjoy the photos of the ponies and sheet together. :)
January 16, 2012 at 12:06 PM
ds said…
Especially when they are wearing their extra-fuzzy winter coats!
January 16, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Anonymous said…
No, nothing more adorable really. I'm pleased you stopped.
January 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Gary's third pottery blog said…
absolutely gorgeous and heavenly indeed!
January 17, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Slamdunk said…
Great shots. We have a farmer that has the same arrangement in one of his pastures.
January 17, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Kim@stuffcould.... said…
So cute! Glad you took the pics for us....and you to remember them
January 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
They are the cutest ever! So glad you insisted on Eddie turning around and so glad he did! Love those Texas skies too!
January 17, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Steve Gravano said…
Beautiful, I love that red/brown pony in the second photo. What a coat!
January 18, 2012 at 8:03 AM
Deborah said…
I've known a few shetlands, they have such a lot of character. Great photo's :o)
January 18, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Rick said…
It's been quite a while since I've seen Shetland ponies - great shots, Elizabeth, and amazing color and contrast in that 2nd shot !
January 18, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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