Thursday, May 12, 2016

Fences, Fences, Fences!!!

I live in North Central Florida, in the Horse Capitol of the World! You can read about our city HERE in Wikipedia.

 

(this horse was actually scratching it's neck on the fence, do you see the fences in the background?)

 

We love to drive around and see the gorgeous horse farms. So after a nice walk on Mother's Day, we took a drive just a few miles North of our home to take some photos.

 

It was a bright day and I liked the way the rows and rows of fences showed up against the green grass.

 

Beautiful! 

 

And enough fences for a 'month of good fences' so...

I'm joining Tex for Good Fences!

39 comments:

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I don't often comment on my own post! But it made me think of the movie where Meg Ryan is singing, 'Horses horses horses'....anyone remember what movie that is? I'll have it stuck in my head all day now! haha! Hugs!!!

ann said...

And I thought I lived in horse country! You had a beautiful drive.

Cranberry Morning said...

Wonderful fences, Diane. Horses are so majestic!! Nothing prettier. Have a wonderful day. xo

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

I think Ocala is the pretest part of central Florida. You got some wonderful shots!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

And the movie was Sleepless in Seattle :-)

Aritha V. said...

Beautiful photos. So many fences! Why so much? Different owners? Thank you so much. It's very special.
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Arlene G said...

Diane, this reminds me of Lexington, Ky. We loved to take rides in that part of the state when we lived in KY.

Susie said...

Diane, I love all the fences. It's a beautiful horse ranch. I also love to see pretty horses. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

TexWisGirl said...

just gorgeous. paddock after paddock...

Patsy said...

I think you took the prize for fence day blogs.
Hugs have a happy day!

carol l mckenna said...

Diane ~ Beautiful photos of that gorgeous horse and fences ~

Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^

Cloudia said...

How very lovely! Thanks

eileeninmd said...

Hello, your do live in beautiful horse country. The fence are awesome, one after the other. I agree we would have some fun walks together taking photos. Wonderful post! Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I didn't realize there where so many horses in your area. Gorgeous!!
hugs,
Linda

Connie said...

Lovely photos, thank you for sharing them with us and a bit of history of your area. I had no idea. If asked where the horse capital of the world was, I would probably have answered Kentucky, just because of the Kentucky Derby. I love learning facts like these . . . it helps when Steve and I are watching Jeopardy . . . I love to bet him in answers, LOL. :)

Primitive Stars said...

Morning, stunning pictures, love horses and nice fences.Blessings Francine.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I love horses, Diane. Your photos are wonderful! Even when I lived in Brooklyn, NY, there were horse stables nearby. My grandsons are now taking riding lessons, both western and Engkish. They have a lot to learn but really enjoy it.

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

My goodness - no wonder you are called the Horse Capital of the World. Some fancy fences - and lovely horse photos. Love the colts. We indeed do both have horses in our headers - giddy up!!!! Hope your weekend is as delightful as you my friend.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Diane!:) Fences galore indeed,:)I have never seen so many! You live in a beautiful area, and thank you so much for sharing these lovely horse and fence scenes.

DeniseinVA said...

Look at all those fences? The horses are really beautiful and I love how their coats just shine. Beautiful header too. Great photos of this pretty country.

Penelope Postcards said...

What a fantastic maze. If these fences were hedges I would be completely lost!

Anonymous said...

beautiful fences and that horse is a beauty!

Gayle said...

Great photos with the Derby in the news. That's quite a maze of fences and the horses are beautiful. My kind of Mother's Day.

Ida said...

Goodness there were lots of fences there for sure. Gorgeous horses as well.

Debby Ray said...

These are fantastic, Diane! It reminds me of being at the Kentucky Horse Park last summer except most of the fences there are white ones.Gorgeous shots! Hugs :)

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Love black fences against the emerald green grass! For some reason I always think of Kentucky when I see this, but now I know Florida is neck and neck with that state for horses!

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

Sleepless in Seattle. It's towards the beginning when she's driving in her car and listening to the radio and they are playing Christmas songs. :-)

Vee said...

So lush and green! You could trick me into thinking Kentucky.

Lois said...

I love driving through the Ocala area and seeing all the beautiful horse farms. I don't think I have ever seen so many fences though! Beautiful pictures.

Nancy's Notes said...

Diane, how wonderful to live in horse country!! The horses are so grand as are those fences!!!
Hugs,
Nancy

Linda said...

I like horse farms too. I've been surprised at how many we have around here.

nancy huggins said...

Wow..Love all the pictures and wish we could ride around here and see scenery as beautiful as yours

Red Rose Alley said...

I liked the fences, but I couldn't keep my eyes off the horse, it's a beauty! I have a thing for horses, especially white ones, and I noticed that pretty white horse in the background. :)

~Sheri

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Beautiful photos, Diane, and a perfect way to spend your Mother's Day.

Anonymous said...

That's a lot of fence. Very beautiful. Gorgeous horses too.

Margaret said...

I love woodpeckers. We have three kinds in my area of Long Island. Have a great day!

Carla from The River said...

I love the photos you took for your Good Fences! Creative and beautiful.
Carla

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

They are beautiful -- and you do live in beautiful country!

The Bear's Blog said...

Oh my, I didn't know Ocala was so hot. Born and raised in NJ I missed the four seasons terribly while living in FL. This is about as far south as I want to be, I wanted to move up to Vermont but I was outnumbered on votes. Still hoping - just one more move. But Weaverville is so quaint and friendly, so if I don't get that move I'll be happy here (for now).

Hugs