Tueaday 3rd - Fenceline Repair & All 8 Ponies Found And Well

Hi All, 

We were alterted to bit of the fenceline being low by todays looker Steve, we've put in a new post and tacked up the barb higher.Thanks so much for the temporary repair! 

We then set out to ensure all 8 ponies were still on site. We found them not too far from the spring corner, deep in the wooded area. 

Thanks so much for continuing to keep a good eye on them. 

Best wishes 

Grazing Team 

Tuesday 3rd February - ponies not seen

The ponies were not in their usual spots this morning, lots of clear hoof prints but no ponies at the end of the tracks. While hunting I came across a fallen fence post near the water main ‘spring’ in the NW corner leaving the fence low enough to step over. There were no hoof prints in the soft ground outside so hopefully the ponies are all still inside. I used my remaining time to make a temporary repair with a post I’d seen by the corral before calling the office to report.

2pm, Mon 2nd Feb, 6 on the hill

I spotted just 6/8 today, on the side and top of Brock Hill, eating the gorse.  2 were only just visible amidst the gorse so the 2 i couldn’t see may have been in there too.

The 6 I found appeared well and friendly.

Sunday 1st February - All 8 seen

Despite the light rain, all eight ponies were grazing on the eastern slope of Brock’s Hill at 14:10 this afternoon. They were damp but appeared completely unbothered. The girls were very friendly, taking turns to come over to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs.

After our initial greetings, the ponies drifted back to grazing, but soon returned one by one to spend more time with me. They enjoyed long neck and shoulder rubs, often offering gentle nuzzles in return. The girls also seemed pleased to have loose gorse untangled from their manes and tails. All were happy, content, and looking well.

I said my goodbyes at 15:45, leaving the ponies grazing peacefully in the pasture to the east of the hill as the drizzle continued.

The ponies were all good today.

Saturday

 All found on the east side of the hill at 9am all looking fine and nibbling on the gorse. 

Friday 30th January - All 8 seen

At 15:15 this afternoon, the ponies emerged from the southwest corner of the site and met me on the path just beyond the main entrance. I received a warm welcome, with several offering soft nickers as I approached. They were all very friendly, taking turns to come over and say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. Although they were dry, their coats were still matted from the recent rain, and it was clear they had been rolling in muddy grass.

After our initial greetings, the ponies moved onto the north-western slope of Brock’s Hill to browse gorse. They soon returned one by one for longer neck and back rubs, offering gentle nuzzles and cuddles in return. All eight were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

Just after 15:45, it started to rain, but the ponies continued to alternate between grazing and returning for more attention. By 16:15, the rain had become heavier and some moved deeper into the gorse for shelter. I said my goodbyes shortly afterwards, leaving them to settle and find cover.

The ponies were all good today.

Noon, Mon 25 Jan, all found, 4 resting and 4 eating gorse on the hill

A slightly chilly but dry day today, came across 4 on the pathway, 1 was sitting and looking sleepy with the other 3 standing still

The other 4 were on the side of the hill eating the gorse and 2 joined the other 4 quite quickly.

They appeared well, albeit quiet today.  I watched them for awhile and the resting pony got up off the ground with ease