Sunday 26th January - All 7 seen

I was surprised to find the ponies grazing near ///cities.binds.nails in the pasture northeast of Brock's Hill at 14:35 this afternoon. I had expected them to be hunkered down in the trees somewhere, seeking shelter from the rain and strong wind. Instead, they were happily munching on heather and gorse in the swampy, waterlogged pasture. Pandora noticed me approaching and greeted me with gentle nickers. Although she was completely soaked, she thoroughly enjoyed a neck rub. One by one, the other ponies came over to say hello and enjoy some strokes. Despite being drenched, they were all friendly and affectionate, offering gentle nuzzles and cuddles.

As they grazed, the ponies slowly moved northwest, finding some shelter under a small cluster of trees. They often returned to me to enjoy more strokes, with several appreciating having their coats ruffled to help them dry off. By 15:10, however, the rain grew heavier, prompting the ponies to abandon the area. Moving nose-to-tail, they made their way back towards Brock's Hill. Once near the hill, they galloped to the trees along the Tweseldown fence line by the Gelvert Stream. 

When I caught up with them after wading through the waterlogged pasture, the rain had eased, and the ponies were starting to emerge from the trees to resume grazing. They jumped over the stream and grazed near the pond for a while before making their way down to the pasture by the test track gate. The ponies alternated between grazing, coming over for more attention, and sheltering under the trees when the rain grew heavy again. 

I said my goodbyes at 15:45, leaving the ponies peacefully grazing.

The ponies were all good today, despite the wet and windy weather.