Hounds

For a breath of fresh air this morning, Clare and I went to see the Zetland Hunt set off on its Boxing Day outing.

There were horses and hounds aplenty. The hounds are ever so friendly and love being patted. Given half a chance they climb on you and leave muddy paw prints on your clothes.

The horses, on the other hand, will happily trample you under foot if you aren't looking out for them. Eternal vigilance is needed to stay in one piece.