Saturday

 All found looking fine at 9am in the trees at the far south west corner. 

Friday 27th February - All 8 seen

At 15:00 this afternoon, the ponies were spread out grazing in the pasture east of Brock's Hill, near ///edges.relate.basically. They were all damp from the earlier rain, and I arrived just as the final shower was passing through. The girls were all very friendly, each taking a turn to come over, say hello, and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. All eight were happy, relaxed, and looking well. After our initial greetings, the ponies returned to grazing and gradually drifted towards Brock's Hill. At least one pony kept me company at all times, and they all thoroughly enjoyed long neck and back rubs. Poppy was especially affectionate, offering the sweetest nuzzles while having her withers scratched. Shortly after 16:00, the ponies reached the path along the eastern side of Brock's Hill, where they continued to graze, mainly on gorse. The sun appeared briefly, helping them to dry off. The girls enjoyed more strokes before moving on to graze on the hillside. Tilly particularly enjoyed a long neck and back rub, even dozing off while the sides of her neck were being stroked. I said my goodbyes at 16:45, leaving them all resting or grazing.

The ponies were all good today.

Wed 25th Feb - staff check

All 8 ponies seen well along the main track 

Tuesday 24th February - All 8 ponies seen

The ponies were spread out on the eastern side of Brock's Hill at 1530 today enjoying the low sunlight.  All appeared well.  The chestnut pony has some old marks from the gungey eye on her face but the eye itself now looks clear.

Mon 23 Feb, all strolling along the path at the side of Tweseldown heading towards the test track gate

Eating gorse along the way and didn’t approach me today.  They seemed good.

Sunday 22nd February - All 8 seen

At 14:30 this afternoon, the ponies were grazing east of the path alongside the racecourse, enjoying the warm sunshine. They took turns coming over to say hello and happily accepted plenty of strokes and rubs. The girls were relaxed, content, and looking well.

As the afternoon went on, they gradually moved west, alternating between foraging for acorns beneath the trees along the fence line, browsing gorse, and returning for longer neck and back rubs. Several enjoyed having their backs and sides brushed, as well as gorse removed from their manes and tails. Before long, some began to rest beside the path, carefully positioning themselves to remain in the sunshine. They were happy to be approached for more strokes, fully relaxing and even closing their eyes.

By 16:50, the ponies had moved further west towards the bend in the main path. Most were browsing gorse, while a couple continued foraging for acorns in the soft, muddy ground. I said my goodbyes shortly afterwards, although one pony followed me, keen for some uninterrupted final strokes. After about ten minutes, I quietly slipped away, leaving her resting peacefully.

The ponies were all good today.

Saturday

 All found at 8.30 on the open ground to the east of the hill. All looking relaxed and well munching on the gorse.