11am, Mon 9 Dec, none seen today despite a good look around

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Sunday 8th December - All 6 seen

The ponies were grazing in the gorse bushes to the south of the path near the main entrance at 13:20 this afternoon. After some initial greetings, they crossed over to the western slope of Brock's Hill, where they began grazing. One by one, they approached for proper hellos and happily received plenty of strokes and rubs. The foal especially enjoyed his usual neck rub, responding with affectionate cuddles and nuzzles. Despite the blustery conditions, the ponies were all happy, relaxed and looking really well as they slowly made their way along the hillside, enjoying lots of heather. The ponies continued to graze, but would frequently return for more strokes and rubs. The mares were all rather damp from the weather, but the foal was noticeably wetter. He seemed to enjoy having his coat ruffled to help it dry, before doing a series of hops, skips, and jumps and running off at full speed in a big loop, only to return repeatedly for more attention. He was very amusing and was having lots of fun. Several ponies took turns rolling in the muddy ground, ruffling their coats. Tilly caused a brief moment of concern when she rolled into a trench and appeared to struggle to get back up. I rushed to check on her, but she was fine and seemed to thoroughly enjoy a long neck rub as she relaxed. The ponies continued to move east, grazing on a mix of grass, gorse, and heather. When they reached the end of Brock's Hill, they stopped to drink from the large puddles along the eastern side before crossing into the pasture to the northeast to continue grazing. Shortly after 15:00, as the rain intensified, I said my goodbyes. It was a pleasure to meet Sarah and her partner, who were out walking their dog during my visit. The ponies were all good today.

Saturday 7 December- all 6 seen

Did a quick pony check, after all the wind and rain so far today. All 6 ok, didn’t see any trees down

Friday 6th December - All 6 seen

The ponies were grazing among the gorse bushes near ///cuts.doubt.tractor at 14:50 this afternoon. The foal eagerly wandered out to greet me as soon as he spotted me, enjoying his first neck rub and rewarding me with affectionate nuzzles and head rubs. Reaching the ponies was quite the challenge today, as finding a passable route from the main path through the muddy, waterlogged terrain to the area proved tricky. Soon, the other ponies emerged from bushes to say hello and enjoy some strokes. They were all happy, relaxed, and in good health.

After our greetings, most of the ponies gradually returned to the bushes to continue grazing. The bay-coloured pony's eye looked much better today, which was great to see. The foal stayed with me, thoroughly enjoying more strokes and a long back rub while grazing. I've noticed during recent visits that he's started to grow lighter hair around the tops of his legs, which makes him look especially gorgeous just now. After a while, he wandered back into the gorse bushes to find his mum. Tilly, who was thoroughly enjoying her gorse, took a break to join me for a bit, relishing an ear and neck rub.

By around 15:30, four ponies had ventured out of the bushes to graze on grass and heather near ///signature.prone.acid. Tilly and Poppy stayed in the gorse. The ponies were all very friendly, taking turns to come over for more strokes and rubs. The foal enjoyed another long neck rub before I said my goodbyes just before 16:00. It was starting to get dark, and I still had the fun of wading through the swampy ground to make my way back to the path.

The ponies were all good today.

9.45am, Weds 4 Dec, all six found towards the test track gate on the left

All calmly eating a mix of grass and gorse

W3w.  //towel.they.happy

Monday 2nd December- all 6 seen

Despite some winter sun and blue skies, the ponies decided they would much rather hang out in the darkest, dankest corner by the copse fence opposite Velmead car park. The strawberry roan with both eyes, foal and mum were grazing separately from the other 3, who were all fetlock deep in the bog. They are all getting a decent winter coat coming through (can’t believe how much woollier they have got since I saw them last week!) Bay pony’s eye looks clear, with no gunk. All grazing and fine today

Sunday 1st December - All 6 seen

The ponies were grazing in the southwest corner at 14:10 this afternoon, soaked from the earlier rain. When the sun briefly appeared, they began to dry off. Despite being wet, they were very friendly, approaching one by one to say hello and enjoy some strokes. The foal eagerly came over for his usual neck rub and, although still damp, insisted on giving lots of affectionate cuddles. All the ponies seemed happy and relaxed.

The ponies continued grazing, enjoying plenty of grass with the occasional nibble of gorse. They frequently returned for more strokes, appearing to enjoy having their backs ruffled, which helped them dry off. Several gave themselves a good shake afterwards. The foal returned for another neck rub and happily accepted a long back rub while grazing.

After a while, the ponies moved out to the main path and began grazing among the gorse bushes. A few took the opportunity to roll around in the muddy ground at the foot of Brock's Hill. While they were busy, I collected broken glass and fragments of white china from near where they had been grazing earlier. I also unearthed a few miniature spirit bottles that were emerging from the ground. Pandora stayed by my side the entire time, enjoying plenty of strokes once I finished.

The bay coloured pony's right eye was looking much better today, suggesting she's on the road to recovery.

I said goodbye to the ponies just after 16:00. Most had gathered by the main path, while Poppy and Megan continued grazing in the gorse bushes, but briefly emerged so I could say farewell. As I walked toward the cattle grid, the group followed for a bit, hoping to persuade me to stay longer, but I had to leave as it was getting dark.

The ponies were all good today.