08/03/2026
Why is this picture special?
Let me set the scene:
Bertie and Jack had just had their turnout, the arena and access to the field all to themselves for most of the day, while Tonic, Pepper and Molly were on their wood chip turnout area.
We closed the gate off the arena as Jack was having a mooch around ( he doesn't like the hassle when we are p**p picking) and opened the gates at the back so that the ponies could go out.
Tonic and Pepper went straight out.
Ever since she arrived and until fairly recently, Molly would have been right behind them. Looking to them for guidance (Tonic) and comfort (Pepper).
We were over the moon today when Molly chose to do things on her terms showing a new confidence and security in herself.
She decided to stay where she was to eat some more haylage - despite being on her own while we worked around her. A little while later she slowly made her way out and across the first field to join her friends. No rushing, no panic. Just Molly doing her own thing on her terms.
