Pony Magic Nottingham

08/05/2025

Friday morning groom n natter 10-12 tomorrow morning-£15 -(carers accompanying free)
Come and meet the animals
See the baby chicks,
Groom the ponies,
Feed the guinea pigs
Stroke the goats
Chat,
Tea, coffee, cake (what’s not to love)
Lots of Sen, home ed parents all in the same boat
See you there
No need to book

08/05/2025

The Importance of Dental Care — Even for the Littlest Ponies!

Today was dentist day on the yard, and it was a good reminder of just how crucial it is to have your horses’ teeth done regularly and by a qualified equine dentist.

I’ll be honest — Dinky had never had his teeth done before. Being such a tiny miniature Shetland, and not ridden or in work, we’d sort of let it slide. But today, since the vet was already here to sedate Annie (who decided she wasn’t having any of it this time!) and Pip (who needed a wolf tooth removed), we thought we’d get Dinky done too, knowing he’d likely need sedating.

And thank goodness we did! His mouth is so small, but tucked right at the back on the right-hand side was a huge hook — something that would have caused him discomfort, especially when eating. Just because he’s not being ridden doesn’t mean he doesn’t need to be looked after like the rest!

It turned into a great learning experience too — the kids got stuck in, watching, asking questions, and even having a good look and feel (under supervision, of course!). Once everyone was settled, the real work began, and each pony got the proper care they needed.

As Dinky was slowly waking up from his little nap, Evie gave him the most lovely body massage to help him feel relaxed and cared for. He absolutely loved it — I think he might be expecting one every day now!

So, a big day for the herd, but a really important one. Please don’t overlook your ponies’ dental care, even if they’re small, retired, or not ridden. A healthy mouth makes for a happy horse or pony — no matter their size!

08/05/2025

08/05/2025

I could never remember celebrities names and I’m pretty sure my kids can’t either.

But we can chat breeds all day long, and I’m really ok with that.

08/05/2025

What a cutie

04/05/2025

❤️ Hire the kid with mud on their boots,
Calloused hands, and humble roots.
The one who shows up before the sun,
Knows a job ain't done 'til it's truly done.

They’ve stacked hay in the July heat,
Learned to stand tall and never retreat.
They’ve buried pets and bottle fed calves,
And fixed what's broke with just what they have.

They’ve been taught by stock and stubborn soil,
That growth takes time, and grit, and toil.
That nature doesn’t care for plans...
But rewards the steady, calloused hands.

They don’t flinch at early alarms,
They were raised by chores and open barns.
They’ve watched life start and seen it end,
And call a neighbor more than a friend.

They know respect...it's earned, not owed,
And how to carry their own load.
That true loyalty don't come cheap.
They’ve worked for free, not for applause,
Just pride in effort and in cause.

They’ll show up muddy, tired, and true,
With grit in their gut and a job to do.
They don’t clock out when things get hard...
They were built for dust and barnyard scars.

So if you want heart, and hustle, and try...
Hire the kid who grew up under sky.
The one who knows work ain't a curse,
It’s just life…
Earned in sweat, not handed down.

❤️ Michelle Knutson | Born In The Barn

02/05/2025

So cute

Did you know?
When a female squirrel finds a baby squirrel alone, she doesn’t rush. She carefully feeds it while making sure the baby truly has no parents. After three days of observing and confirming it’s an orphan, she welcomes the little one into her family—feeding it, nurturing it, and raising it alongside her own babies as if it were her own.

Female squirrels are also known for their warmth and affection. When their mate returns with food, they greet him with gentle kisses and caresses, easing the exhaustion of his efforts.

Male squirrels show their love in sweet ways too—offering the most beautiful flowers, the largest walnuts, and the finest almonds to their mate.

Together, Mother and Father Squirrel create an extraordinary family. And their work benefits us all:
Half of the seeds they store grow into new trees, helping forests thrive and sustaining the future of our planet.

There’s so much wisdom we can learn from the animal world, if we only stop to notice.

01/05/2025

Love this

01/05/2025

Groom
N natter is on tomorrow morning 10-12 - £15

29/04/2025

Love this

🐝 When a queen dies, a decision must be made.
Not in panic. Not in fear.
But with purpose.

The hive doesn’t collapse. It adapts.
From a sea of ordinary larvae, a few are chosen. Not because they’re special. But because they could be.

They’re fed something extraordinary: royal jelly—the nectar of transformation.
And that’s where the magic begins.

This isn’t fate. It’s nurture.
One larva, fed with care, becomes what no one expected—a queen.
Not born. Made.

She’ll live longer. Rebuild order.
And where there was silence, she’ll bring rhythm again.

Because in a hive, crisis doesn’t create chaos—it creates leadership.
🧡

And maybe there’s something in that for us, too:
That greatness isn’t always a matter of blood or title.
It’s what happens when someone ordinary is given extraordinary support.

Let’s feed each other better futures. 🍯
Let’s raise more queens.