This afternoon 11 Exmoor ponies from the Sussex Pony Conservation Grazing Trust arrived at the reserve. The ponies have been a popular feature on the reserve in recent years and it's great to have them back. They do a wonderful job grazing grass, birch and scrub and that gives the heather a chance to thrive. They seemed very keen to get out of the horsebox and were soon at work, looking very much at home. They are currently to be found on the eastern heath so keep a lookout for them as you walk down the main track from the car park.
Wealden Reserves Office Manager