Tuesday 22nd July - none seen

Despite a humid 55 minute walk around the site from 1015 all I got was a close encounter with a roe deer, no ponies.

3.30pm, Mon 21 July, all 3 found today (yay) looking good, towards the test track gate on the right

All were eating the grass/foliage and seemed spirited, two were kicking their back legs and jumping around but then settled to eat.  I watched them for awhile and they seemed good

Sunday 20th July - All 3 seen

Shortly before 15:30 this afternoon, the ponies were resting at the base of the eastern slope of Brock's Hill. As I approached, they spotted me and, with a chorus of soft nickers, made their way up the hill to greet me. All three were very friendly, taking turns to say hello and enjoy strokes and rubs. They looked gorgeous in the afternoon sunshine.

After plenty of neck and back rubs, the ponies began grazing on the hillside. Pandora, however, soon returned for more attention. She was especially affectionate today, content to stand close and be fussed over. She thoroughly enjoyed long neck and shoulder rubs, rewarding me with cuddles, nuzzles, and licks. After about fifteen minutes, she wandered down to join the others who were grazing peacefully in the warm sunshine—but not for long. She soon came back for another back rub, then had a playful roll in the sand. She rolled over at least six times, even pausing to lie still midway through, clearly enjoying herself. Afterwards, she lay there a little longer before jumping up and heading off to graze, looking very pleased with herself.

The other ponies also took breaks from grazing to come over and spend time with me near the track. They enjoyed more strokes and rubs, especially along the sides of their necks, shoulders, and backs, and responded with the sweetest nuzzles and cuddles. The girls were an absolute joy to spend time with this afternoon and were incredibly friendly throughout.

By around 16:50, they began moving into the pasture to the east to graze on the long grass. Along the way, they stopped for a refreshing drink from a deep puddle—thanks to this weekend’s rain, it’s great they now have a bit of extra water. After one final round of strokes, I said my goodbyes at 17:00, leaving them all content and happily grazing.

The ponies were all good today.

Friday 18th July - All 3 seen

At 18:40 this evening, the ponies appeared over the mound between the two pastures near ///marine.unfolds.helm, just as I had entered the area to begin searching the northeast part of the site. All three were very friendly, coming over one by one to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes. They were happy, relaxed, and in good condition. As the temperature cooled, they moved into the pasture near ///sings.occur.loaf to graze, making the most of the lush long grass and heather. They returned frequently for more attention, especially enjoying long neck rubs and responding with the sweetest cuddles and nuzzles. They also welcomed back and shoulder rubs as they continued their grazing. By around 19:35, the girls wandered south through the thicket and onto the main path. After another round of strokes, they resumed grazing in the pasture beside the Test Track gate. They were relaxed and content, looking stunning in the soft evening light. I said my goodbyes at 20:15, leaving them peacefully grazing. The ponies were all good today.

Thursday 17th July - All 3 seen

At 18:40 this evening, the ponies were peacefully grazing in the long grass near the woodland northeast of Brock's Hill, around ///move.gives.pedicure. They noticed me approaching and greeted me with soft nickers. All three were very friendly, taking turns to come over, say hello, and enjoy some strokes. They looked happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

After our initial greetings, the ponies alternated between grazing and returning for more attention. As they gradually moved south through the pasture, they enjoyed the abundant supply of long grass and heather. They took frequent breaks and came over to spend some time with me, thoroughly enjoying long neck, shoulder, and back rubs. They were all especially affectionate, offering nuzzles, cuddles, and the occasional lick.

The ponies particularly enjoyed grazing in some of the softer, more swampy areas as they made their way toward Brock’s Hill. At one point, Pandora lay down for a good roll in the soft ground.  Afterwards, she wandered over and thoroughly enjoyed having the sides of her neck stroked — fully relaxing, resting a hind leg, and nearly dozing off. After a good while, she rejoined the others to continue grazing.

By around 19:50, the ponies had almost reached the track along the eastern side of the hill, but then turned and began grazing eastward. After one final round of strokes and rubs, I said my goodbyes at 20:15, leaving them all peacefully grazing near ///dine.blink.fakes.

The ponies were all good today.

Wednesday 16th July - none seem

Unfortunately it was a no show this morning at 8.30. I checked all 4 corners and the wooded bit, but no ponies seen. ( although I did get grazing envy with all the grass they have…)

Tuesday 15th July - Staff Check, all seen

All ponies seen this morning in the middle of the site. Said hello to all of them, all in great condition. 

All three had a roll in the sand.

The bright bay and the dominant mare had a bit of an argument with some squealing and hoof stamping but it didn't last long