Nicky visited the site around 16:15 this afternoon and picked up the gorgeous Palomino pony, Blondie. She is due to go back out on the New Forest this evening. She will be greatly missed, and was a pleasure to spend time with over the last couple of months.
Nicky also brought four additional ponies to join the group. Three are returnees to Long Valley, plus one newbie. As such, there are now six ponies plus the foal on site.
The weather during the first part of my visit was nothing compared to the second part, with us getting sunshine, heavy rain, wind, thunder and hail in a short period of time. The ponies had just got off the trailer, and were just finding their feet, when they got absolutely soaked, sending them all off running.
The four new arrivals were found grazing in the pasture by the Test Track gate at 17:15. They were all relaxed and looking well. They were all very friendly and came over to say hello. It was great to see the girls again and meet the newbie.
The other two ponies and the foal were back grazing on the east side of Brock's Hill at 17:35. The girls were on heightened alert. After a short while, all three went on a clockwise loop of the hill, grazing as they went. They got back to where they started at 18:00. I said my goodbyes soon after. The little one was absolutely fine, but wasn't getting too far from his mum.
Pandora seemed most unsettled by the changes today, and was frequently neighing and trotting off to check her surroundings. She will settle, but we should keep an eye on her over the next few days. Hopefully, the ponies will come together quickly and bond.
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