Percy was very naughty for the farrier. We had lots of rearing and frantic reversing around the stable. All three of us were sweating when we finally finished. I will not leave it so long next time, he will be due again in 6 weeks. That will be Christmas though so may have to make it the week before, around the 20th december.

I don't think percy's behaviour was entirley helped by the fact that the farrier was 40 mins late and I had given up on him (Scott) and had just got half way across the yard with them to turn them out when he appeared. Dragging them back in again did not please them!

However I am pleased to report that they have all been very good to lead and turnm out. I lead Penny and Percy together today and Percy was a very good boy. He even lead on the 'wrong' side which will be good when it comes to leading him and Ruby together. For some reason this often causes them great confusion, leading on the wrong side, they often just don't get it and try and walk on your right.

They are staying in now until they are weaned and Penny goes out. There was a hard frost this morning, it's dropping down to -3C at night so it was a good week to bring them in.