It's quite surprising how many different enterprises the Bingley St Ives estate now sustains. The main house (not an especially grand or attractive building, so I don't have a photo of it) is now a residential home for young adults with disabilities. There is an 18-hole golf course, a fishing lake, an imaginative children's play area, a very nice little café and an equestrian centre used by both able-bodied and disabled riders. I suppose this little shetland pony (I think) and the horse belong to the riding school. They were well-wrapped up in their winter jackets and peacefully grazing the paddock in front of the house. In the background you can just see the golf clubhouse.
Those are lucky horses! All that green grass and dewy mornings and protective coverings. How beautiful.
ReplyDelete"Bingley", like M. Darcy' friend ?!.. :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful picture!
Love this shot!
ReplyDeleteSounds good for these young people. I love the coats of the horse and poney they look really very chic, lol !
ReplyDeleteThat's a really lovely view with the horses.
ReplyDeleteIt is neat to see them all rapped up for a casual graze. I have seen animals treated this way to keep them clean for shows but I guess I haven't seen them wearing coats for the winter. It is a great photo.
ReplyDeleteSurely golf is not for disabled folk, but what do I know! Nice relaxing photo!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very fine photo, jennyfreckles. This place is wonderful.
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