At 16:30, I was fortunate to spot Tilly emerging from the thicket near the Test Track gate as I walked down the path. She stopped for a drink from a puddle, then came straight over to greet me. Soon, the other four ponies appeared, and one by one, they came over for a hello and some strokes. The foal, after giving me some lovely cuddles, enjoyed his first neck rub.
The ponies began grazing in the pasture on the other side of the path, basking in the warm sun. Poppy stayed behind for an ear and neck rub, giving me gentle nuzzles in return. It was great to spend some quiet time with her as she quickly relaxed. Just before 17:00, the foal nursed from his mum, then came back over to have the sides of his neck stroked. He looked gorgeous in the sunshine, fully relaxing and resting a hind leg. Whenever I paused, he would nudge me gently, encouraging me to continue. By 17:25, he had had enough and wandered off to graze.
As the ponies grazed, they gradually made their way towards the pond, often returning to spend time with me. Pandora enjoyed having her neck stroked, while Tilly loved a long back rub as she grazed. The foal took another break to enjoy a back rub, after letting me remove more burs from his mane. I had some lovely moments with the ponies today, who were all happy, relaxed, and looking great.
By 18:00, the ponies reached the Gelvert stream, where several stopped for a drink before jumping into the neighbouring pasture. They alternated between grazing and returning for more strokes. I said my goodbyes just after 18:30, as they grazed by the side of the path.
The ponies were all good today.
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