Thordale Ponies stick together

It is odd, but Thordale ponies know other Thordale ponies.

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The minute I put Storm, Tiddles and Hjalti into the field with 20+ other Bergli Stud ponies, they immediately made friends with Lyra, Vitamin’s daughter, having never met her before.

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Last week, due to various crappery, I decided to move Storm, Tiddles and Hjalti into a different field.

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As the boys spent most of their days gazing at those they had left behind, I moved Lyra and Delia in with them.  So five Thordale ponies together.

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That was the right decision.  Everyone was suddenly very happy and very settled.  As if it was meant to be.

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Delia was pleased to see her two Minions plus Hjalti – she had spent the winter with them and, I hadn’t realised before, but she had formed a relationship with them too.

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Hjalti’s weaning has been very easy.  He considers these friends a good substitute for his mother, Hetja, and is very settled .  Just what I wanted.

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I think we can now say that he is officially weaned, doing well and growing upwards every day.

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I realise this is a very anthropomorphic take on life, but I am pleased to see Delia looking so healthy and cheerful.  She is looking good for an old lady.  I love the cheeky glint in her eye and everyday I feed her a huge red apple – the rest get a carrot.

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They are a content bunch.   Lyra has decided she is boss …..

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And everyone else isn’t!

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I look forward to visiting them – they are always very happy to see their carrots and Delia loves her apple.  I just check their nose-kissey buttons are fully functional.

3 thoughts on “Thordale Ponies stick together

  1. Linda K

    Delia does have a contended look about her, I think she’s beautiful. Nothing wrong with a bit of anthropomorphism, if it means making sure your horses are happy.

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  2. Sam

    Well, well mannered equines know others are not so well schooled by Mum. Lovely to see Delia happy and eating!

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