Cow tipping, the supposed pastime of quietly sneaking up to an unsuspecting cow and giving it a nudge to topple it over, has taken on an almost mythical quality. The idea is that cows, unlike their more agile goat counterparts and less volatile bulls, are the perfect candidates for this curious act of entertainment.

Picture this: a cow, standing there, perhaps peacefully grazing, minding its bovine business, when a group of adventurers decides to test the cow-tipping waters. But let's face it, cows are not exactly petite creatures. Sneaking up on them isn't as simple as it sounds, and that's just the beginning. In fact, Wikipedia suggests that this endeavor would necessitate "at least four and possibly as many as fourteen people" – hardly a covert operation!

Nonetheless, the County grapevine buzzes with stories where the bravado of young men, perhaps fueled by liquid courage, has led to dares involving cow tipping.

But let's get real. Cow tipping, as the legend portrays, might be more folklore than fact. However, there are instances where cows, well, kind of tip themselves over. Our own apple orchard in Cressy has witnessed a bovine tale that's a bit more believable. As the apples ripened, neighbouring cows couldn't resist the temptation and would break free to indulge in their yearly apple banquet. Despite being over 2 kilometers away, their powerful sense of smell and impressive memories drew them to the feast. After a hearty apple binge, the cows would start bellowing like partygoers reveling in a bit too much merriment. Eventually, they'd plunk themselves down on the ground, patiently waiting for their owner to escort them back to their barn. We decided to leave this tipsy cow adventure to the bovines themselves – herding inebriated cows? Now that's a tale that might not tip in our favour!