Highland Cow Experience at farm near Wakefield
A farmer is sharing her passion for Highland cows with visitors to her farm.
Christine Richardson runs the Highland Cow Experience at Farm View Fold in Sharlston.
She first fell for the animals after husband Adrian bought her a highland cow called Sienna and a calf called Molly in 2019.
The herd has grown to 14 over the years and Christine decided to start the Highland Cow Experience last Christmas.
It proved popular and Christine is hosting visits until December 23 this year.
Visitors can see the cows in the barn at the farm as Christine tells their story.
And they can brush and feed seven-year-old Boris, who has been at the farm since he was seven months old.
People can then take a walk from the barn to the field to see the rest of the herd.
Christine said: "It's my passion, it's my life. I can't wait to get out to see them and feed the on a morning.
"They are very laid back and chilled out. They are absolutely fantastic mothers. I want to educate folk about them.
"They are just so easy to look after. You have just got to be careful of their horns. They don't try and get you with their horns, but they can get in the way."
The herd ranges in age from six-week-old Bertie to 10-year-old Sienna.
The Richardsons also have a herd of 25 Limousin beef cattle.
Christine, who used to work as a lollipop lady at Sharlston Junior School has lived on the farm since 2011.
Her husband Adrian has been a farmer all his life and also runs A J Richardson Synthetic Surfaces.
The company installs and maintains synthetic turf pitches for sports including football and hockey.