I decided that no one really needed to be in the “storm field” and I want to save that for when the weather is revolting so the old horses and ponies have access to the best shelter and grass.

So, I moved everyone. First I gave them all their breakfast and then I led Haakon and Kolka, while Iacs followed behind across the hill to Clothie.

And then I took Five and Vitamin over. Everyone was very pleased to be in their new field so I am glad I made that decision for them.

Obviously the big shed is ready for when we need it but I don’t want to shove them inside for every bit of bad weather, especially when it has not got that cold yet.

It was interesting that none of them were asking to come inside during our most recent storm and were very happy out and about so I am listening to them and watching. Obviously, if they were struggling outside, it is easy enough to get them in or put a rug on. I am saying all this because the bush telegraph is buzzing about the way I keep my old horses and ponies.

Apparently I should be rugging and/or getting them inside.  Not yet, not if they don’t need it.  They all have a good coverage of fat and a thick coat.  They are built for this and when they start to show that they are not, then obviously I will do something about it.  Now I hope that ends all the speculation that is apparently doing the rounds in Shetland.