Saturday

 Both found at the eastern edge of the hill at 9.30. Laying down but they got up when I approached and both looked fine. 

Hi, fyi, I’m unavailable to look on Monday 6th April.

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Thursday 2nd April - Staff Check - Hoof

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Ponies on main entrance track. 

Dark bay pony with collar came over for a chat. 

Her back hooves are badly chipped and cracked. Apologies if picked up before, I havent seen them for a while. Have sent pics to owner. 

Otherwise both well, no other issues 

Zoe 

Friday 3rd April - All 2 seen

At 14:45 this afternoon, the ponies were grazing contentedly in the pasture west of the Gelvert Stream, near ///edits.unusable.flag. They were both very friendly, wandering over to greet me and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. After saying hello, they returned to grazing, gradually drifting west as they nibbled on the fresh grass.

After a little while, the girls took turns coming over for long grooming sessions, clearly enjoying having their necks scratched and the loose hair brushed from their backs. The non-collared pony was especially affectionate, happily standing to be fussed over and often offering gentle nuzzles and head rubs in return. At one point, the sun even made a welcome appearance before disappearing again behind the clouds.

I did notice that the collared pony’s rear left hoof appeared more chipped than before; however, she was walking normally, and it did not seem to be causing any issues.

I said my goodbyes at 16:15, leaving the girls peacefully grazing in the pasture.

The ponies were all good today.

2pm, Weds 1st April, both along the track at the side of Brock Hill adjacent to Tweseldown horse track

The pony without the collar came over straight away and enjoyed a neck rub.  Then followed me to the gate leading to the Tweseldown track.  They both seemed good today, eating at the grass and gorse.

Tuesday 31st March - Both seen

The ponies were contentedlygrazing just to the south of the track in B6 at 1430 this afternoon.  They both appeared well.  The collared one has a gorse twig entangled in her mane but would not let me remove it - if it's anything like dealing with a long haired dog it's going to need scissors.

As I approached the site from the small car park to the west of Velmead two electric scramble bikes whizzed across in front of me coming from the direction of Bourley Road.  They were very quiet but very fast.  Fortunately they turned away from the cattle grid back towards the Aldershot Road.  Bikes like that would be real a danger in the enclosure as they would give the ponies little notice of their approach and would no doubt startle them if they were on or near the track.

Monday 30th March - All 2 seen

At 11:45 this morning, the ponies were resting under the trees in the far southwest corner. They were both very friendly, taking turns to come over to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. Afterwards, they moved to the fence by the racecourse, where they settled to relax and bask in the sunshine whenever it broke through the clouds. Both happily accepted long neck, shoulder, and back rubs while resting, frequently offering gentle nuzzles in return. Every so often, they would snack on holly or stretch their necks through the fence to nibble at the gorse. The girls were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

I was about to leave shortly after 13:00 when they both followed me out into the pasture and along to the corral, clearly not ready for me to go. They continued taking turns to wander over for more scratches, each one eager for attention. The one not being fussed over would graze contentedly on the surrounding fresh grass. I said my goodbyes at 13:30, leaving them both peacefully grazing.

The ponies were all good today.