I put out the hay at 3 p.m. this afternoon as everyone had come into the paddock because of the vile weather.  I felt sorry for the ponies and gave them an extra haynet, noticing Tiddles and Newt were sheltering in the container – they had the soaked one.

I thought to myself “how sweet, Tiddles and Newt will surely share their haynet nicely”.

Meanwhile the other three were happily tucking into their’s.

As I could only see Tiddles, I went back to see what was happening.

And it was pretty obvious.

Tiddles wouldn’t let Newt near “his” haynet.  To be fair on Tiddles, though, Newt is always the problem and this was revenge.  A dish best served cold.

So I went into the container, moved Tiddles out of the way and Newt shot outside.  I felt I had to explain to him why this had happened. Everyone is very fed up with his horrid behaviour at mealtimes – which is basically backing up and kicking everyone in the teeth – that little bottom is lethal twice a day *** sigh ***.

I left Newt thinking about his behaviour.  Maybe he will change though I doubt it.

Luckily the others were in a more generous and forgiving mood.

And Newt soon got to eat his hay.

The thing is, Tiddles doesn’t even eat his meals with Newt so he probably did it on behalf of everyone else!