While the first part of the fun ride was taking place on August bank holiday, we were not needed as helpers at Briwnant. We took the opportunity to bring Dee in and groom her.
When we had first arrived the horses were all gathered by the lane. Inevitably with the excitement of the fun ride, the remaining horses of the Briwnant herd had gone up to the top field to watch the ride head out. They were all gathered under the trees, with Dee at the front.
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| Cleaning around Dee's eyes |
She was happy to wander down to the yard with us and we gave her a small feed and groomed her. It struck me that day, that Dee's rehabilitation is complete. She is a perfectly content mare. When we first bought her she was head shy – she hated having her neck groomed and it was almost impossible to get near her head and face. She did not even like being stroked on her head and neck. Gradually this has improved. Now she looks soft and sleepy for any part of grooming and keeps still and quiet while I clean around her eyes.
When we liveried her at Wyndham she would yank away from you as you took her head collar off in the field and immediately move off to graze. I think this was an indication of the lack of grazing time at that yard. Now when we put her out in the field she likes to hang around with us for quite a while before calmly making her way back to the rest of the herd.
On the day of the fun ride Dee was exceptionally relaxed and affectionate. When we put her back in the field she stayed with us for ages enjoying being stroked and petted. She continually allowed me to stroke her face and neck without pulling away at all – so lovely to experience. She even submitted to having her nose kissed! My heart is full!
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