PHOTO GALLERY

JEAGO 1973-2007

1973 grey Arabian gelding by Ludomino [Ludo x Yemama] x Bahia [Domingo x Krakow Yanka] - Jeago passed away in May 2007 at an amazing 34 years old, having been owned by Renee for 30 years. Jeago was very classic Arabian bloodlines, being entirely Crabbet and Old English breeding. He loved any kind of excitement, and all sorts of action. He was everything an Arabian horse should be - spirited & powerful, sound and tough, affectionate, willing and intelligent. He is very sadly missed although we have no regrets. He had a wonderful life and we let him go without pain and suffering, a few weeks after his 34th birthday party - see his own web page at www.cottagebandb.co.uk/jeago.html.

KHYLIE*

1990 grey Arabian mare by Nazdrowie [Maleik el Kheil x Bint Nyala] x Kaminah [Nijamin x Kalilah]. Khylie* has a wonderful show record in the UK and Europe. She has been awarded a lifetime performance award by ECAHO (European Conference of Arabian Horse Organisations) based on her exceptional showing record at National and International level, and is one of a select group of mares in the whole of Europe to gain this award.

FOUAD EL KHYL

Fouad el Khyl, born in June 2005, is by the lovely stallion Lothar el Nyhl (Nyhl el Jamaal x AF Lissa), owned by Halsdon Arabians out of our very own superstar, Khylie*.

Summer 2007 pics of Fouad, aged 2, above with Ady and below with Renee.

Fouad aged 3, below with Ady.

CRANLEIGH SADIE (SADIE) & CRANLEIGH INSPIRATION (INSY)

Cranleigh Sadie 1994 chestnut British Spotted Pony mare by Hoppy of Hasguard [Rivlin of Mousa x Ecstasy of Hasguard] x Cranleigh Saskia [Carlos Pinto x Sylvia Stal de Ruif]. Sadie is a teddybear in disguise - she loves being fussed and has the longest mane you've ever seen! Sadie is only about 32 inches tall.

Cranleigh Inspiration 1999 grey British Spotted Pony mare by Cranleigh Spangled Star [Wantsley Mithril x Cranleigh Starlet] x Ilona van Stal de Ruif [Pinto x Lucky Strike]. Insy is very inquisitive and sweet and will hopefully make a great little riding pony one day. Insy is about 37 inchest tall.

CHARLIE

Charlie the British Silver Tabby cat. Charlie was the most amazing 'talking' cat. Renee rescued him in 1995 from a home where he wasn't wanted. She didn't want a cat at the time, but couldn't leave him where he wasn't being loved as he was clearly such a wonderful character. He was a huge cat with massive teeth and claws, with the softest heart you can imagine. He was the heart of our home for many years and had a wonderful life with us. He sadly died in November 2003, aged 13 years. We can't go past the Whiskas in the supermarket without missing him...

ADRIAN (ADY) & RENEE

Adrian does research and conservation work (see Walk the Mendips for more information), in addition to his internet business 'Rent in France'.

LOCAL VIEWS

Local views of Burrington Combe, Blagdon Village and Lake, and views from The Cottage gardens. First 3 photos taken by Dave Parkes.

ATTRACTIONS

Attractions include the Somerset Levels & Moors, Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, Wells Cathedral, plus Wookey Hole & Cheddar Gorge & Caves...

All photos on this page (other than those under 'attractions' and those by 'Dave Parkes') are copyright Renee Binyon 1977 - 2008. All rights reserved. None of these photos may be used or reproduced without written permission.