July Pony Update.

Summer! What summer? The ponies are all in their best summer clothes and here we are, soaked to the skin and freezing to death. All the ponies have been very busy this month. They have all taken part in school visits and have been with the children through the various forestry trails in and around Brimpts.

Golden Flame has really softened and become extremely friendly over the last few weeks. She is in her summer coat and looks the proper lady that she is. She enjoys her one-to-one contact with people while keeping a north-eye on the other ponies.

Charlie. These last few weeks he has been testing the boundaries. He began by giving his handler a nip on the arm. This was not acceptable and he was shown that we did not appreciate sore arms. Then, just as quickly he stopped and began to walk like a gentleman. We wondered at one time if he was a little slow on the uptake; but, we have now decided that he is the opposite and very quickly gets bored. He is in his best casual dress complete with out of control hair.

George has a much more gentle nature and can easily be intimidated and, as such, we are careful how we handle him. He works with the visitors and loves being near children. He will always come, with Charlie, when we call them.

Rolo is in his best suit and he looks a treat. He is still lean and athletic, a typical youngster. He will come and put his head out to have a halter put on so that he can go on a walk. He loves to see the visitors and all the fuss that comes with them.

Boss and Annie are at the centre, although, little Annie is now for sale, for more details see the Sales List on our website. She has been handled from the day she was weaned and will make a small child very happy. She is totally trustworthy and adores people. Boss is on loan to the charity, although I would dearly love him to be an adoption pony. He is, just like Golden Flame, a wonderful example of a Heritage Pony; in both stature and temperament. We are so pleased to have him and he has settled well into the job of working with children and welcoming visitors.