The ponies were happily grazing near the Test Track gate just after 10:00 this morning. They seemed surprised to see me but welcomed me warmly, with several greeting me with soft nickers. They were all incredibly friendly, enjoying plenty of strokes while resting in the sunshine. Many enjoyed long neck and ear rubs, completely relaxing and even closing their eyes. All were happy, relaxed, and in good health.
Nicky arrived around 10:40, and after greeting the girls, we treated the two bay ponies. The bald patch above the newer bay pony's eye was already looking a bit better today, even before treatment. She seemed much more comfortable and wasn't itching like she had been on Sunday. The original bay pony's legs looked a bit worse than before, but she was well-behaved during treatment and quickly settled after enjoying a few treats.
After Nicky left around 11:45, the ponies alternated between grazing, basking in the warm sun, and coming over for more strokes and rubs. It was wonderful to spend extra time with them, and I was rewarded with plenty of cuddles and nuzzles as I moved around the group. Tilly especially enjoyed a long neck rub while standing beside the main path, bowing her head and closing her eyes as she rested a hind leg.
I said my goodbyes at 12:30, just as some ponies began moving into the shade under the trees by the racecourse.
The ponies were all good today.
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