I got the shock of my life today.  I know one day it will happen and I must be prepared. I mean I have five horses and ponies over the age of 30, I have to be a realist.

But this was a step too far.  I felt sick.  Was it something they had eaten?  What had I done wrong?

I crept closer, worrying, my heart racing.  Miserable thoughts going through my head.

No one was moving.  A Shetland pony yin and yang, I told myself.

Dear God, please let them be ok …..

By now, I was preparing to do a deal with any God listening.

And then Vitamin gave a giant harrumph and got up.  She probably farted too.

Apparently she didn’t appreciate being woken up when she and her friend were having a delightful snooze in the autumn sunshine.

Fivla just stretched herself out sideways.

She thought about getting up.  Only thought, though. She’s probably still sitting there. I was long gone feeling more than slightly relieved, I can tell you.  My poor heart.