The ponies were grazing along the northern slope of Brock's Hill at 13:55 this afternoon. Pandora saw me approaching and came over to greet me with gentle nuzzles, happy accepting some neck strokes in return. Megan was also very friendly, coming up to say hello and allowing me to stroke her muzzle. The foal soon followed, showering me with cuddles and licks. Although a little damp, he thoroughly enjoyed a back rub followed by his usual neck rub, looking completely relaxed and as gorgeous as ever. Tilly enjoyed an ear rub, while Poppy preferred a back rub.
The little one stayed close, enjoying more back rubs as he grazed. Just before 14:30, he came back for another neck rub, and soon lay down in front of me, wanting me to carry on. It wasn't long before he was struggling to keep his eyes open, and soon after, he fell fast asleep while I gently stroked him. I quietly got up to let him rest. It was heartwarming to see that, even as he grows, he still loves falling asleep to a relaxing neck rub.
The girls had been grazing, but soon began to rest. Poppy relaxed with another back rub, even resting a hind leg as I stroked her. Just before 14:55, the foal woke up and nursed from his mum. The ponies then climbed to the top of the hill to continue grazing. Poppy quickly took a break and cautiously came back to see me. Soon, she was enjoying a long neck rub. It was lovely to spend some quiet time with her.
I said goodbye to the ponies at 15:15, and as I walked away, they began descending the eastern side of the hill.
The ponies were all good today.
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