At 12:20 this afternoon, the ponies were grazing contentedly in the pasture by the test track gate. When they saw me approaching, they wandered over to greet me on the path and enjoy the first of many strokes and rubs. All six were happy, relaxed, and looking really well—they seem to have settled in really well to their new home.
The girls were very friendly, taking turns to come over for long neck rubs and back scratches, rewarding me with cuddles and gentle nuzzles. They alternated between grazing, resting in the sunshine, and returning for more attention. They especially enjoyed long shoulder and back rubs, relaxing completely and resting their hind legs as they were made a fuss of. Despite the chilly weather, it was a joy to spend some peaceful time with them.
I said my goodbyes at 14:00, leaving most of them resting in the sunshine by the main path while a couple continued to graze. The stream was flowing well, providing plenty of drinking water, and I broke the ice on several puddles to give them a few extra places to drink.
The ponies were all good today.
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