When my Forest ponies turned up this morning I took the opportunity to bring them in as there is another drift this Friday and I don't want Juma, in particular, to go through that. This gave me the chance to reintroduce Peechay to his mother and witness their reactions. With a foal at foot I knew that it was unlikely that she would welcome him home and I was proved right.
Catching sight of her for the first time there was no obvious sign of recognition although I think it slowly dawned on him as they day went by.
Grazing in the small paddock next to hers, both are more interested in the grass.
When I turned him in with them the girls formed a tight cordon around Juma...rather like elephants do with their young.
Which left him bewildered and frustrated...
...they carried on with their normal activities...
...while he looked on...
...no doubt feeling a little forlorn as he eyed up the little orange usurper.