Half of What?

Hi G-Fans!

May I share with you today's gripe?

Before I get to that I do want to share that we took a nice (too short) walk this morning in the sun.  It was lovely.  We didn't make it as far as the bog, but it was a nice treat.

Now, the gripe.

Where to begin?

First of all, this morning's walk was short, so we should have another one tonight.  It makes sense, don't you think?  The concierge was dressed for a walk before we had dinner.  But now it looks like she has no intention of taking us and she has eaten and so have we... I don't get it.  We should have leashes on and be traipsing about the neighborhood.  And we aren't.  The concierge says that it is really cold.  Doesn't she think I would know that since I don't get shoes, coat, mittens and a scarf put on every time we go out?  I am expected to be warm enough without it.  Who came up with these ideas?  I know some dogs actually have wardrobes!?  Actually, I have one.  It is comprised of a multitude of scarves.  Nothing else.  It could be a well rounded wardrobe if it had an ermine robe, tiara and sceptre.  That would be delightful.  And highly agreeable.  Aside from that, us dogs don't need all that other stuff.

Really.

Except maybe Greyhounds.

And Chihuahuas.

And Mexican Hairless.

And the other Froofie breeds....

They don't have any fur!  (to speak of)

Anyway, I digress.

The other reason I am miffed.  Not only was the concierge not making a move to get our butts outside, but she was tapping away at the computer looking stuff up.

Stuff about horses.

Not dogs.

Not treats for royalties.

Horses.

Haflingers to be exact.

What is a Haflinger?

Well, I guess the concierge is going to show us.

SO,

I want to say,

I send you wishes for a FULL walk,

a FULL belly,

and  a FULL measure of Love :)

No lingering "Half's" about it!

TTFN!

-G

10 Haflingers all in a row...

Haflinger Portrait....

A fancy 'do on a Haflinger....

Running Haflingers....

A snippet from Wikpedia:

The Haflinger, also known as the Avelignese, is a breed of horse developed in Austria and northern Italy during the late 19th century. Haflinger horses are relatively small, are always chestnut in color, have distinctive gaits described as energetic but smooth, and are well-muscled yet elegant. The breed traces its ancestry to the Middle Ages, and there are several theories for the breed's origin. Haflingers were developed for use in mountainous terrain, and are known for their hardiness. Their current conformation and appearance are the result of infusions of bloodlines from Arabian and various European breeds into the original native Tyrolean ponies. The foundation sire, 249 Folie, was born in 1874, and by 1904 the first breeders' cooperative was formed. All Haflingers can trace their lineage back to Folie through one of seven bloodlines. World War I and World War II, as well as theGreat Depression, had a detrimental effect on the breed, and lower-quality animals were used at times to save the breed from extinction. During World War II breeders focused on horses that were shorter and more draft-like, favored by the military for use as packhorses. The emphasis after the war shifted towards producing animals with increased refinement and height.