I'm on film!

I've had a chance to browse the Calvert Trust Exmoor website today, and I've just found out that me & my friends are on film!

See if you can spot me!

Now I think about it I do remember there being a man with a big camera here for a few days last summer, but I had no idea  what he was doing! 


Fortunately he got plenty of footage of me, don't forget to look out for me when you watch it.

Driving you round the bend

Great fun today - I did some more driving this morning, and I'm pretty awesome at it!!


I did get a bit over excited at the beginning, (well, what talented pony wouldn't when they are soooo good), but I showed myself to be one cool dude in a carriage!


I've noticed that my passengers keep changing; I know each one of them as I see them on the mornings helping in the stables. Everyone wants to have a go with Pilgrim the mini Superstar - I wonder if they draw straws to see who goes first?

got to dash...

It's been a good week so far. I've done lots of bits & pieces with the groups - my agility work of course, but I do also take people on a mini Shetland tour of the centre, well, all the bits I know about any way!


got to dash, I'm back on duty in 10 minutes & I've got to finish my lunch!

The Mighty Atom!

Hi there guys, its The Mighty Atom here!!

The Mighty Atom!

OK, I'm not actually sure what that means, but it sounds good doesn't it! A.K.A. Pilgrim, in case you don't know and have only just joined my blog; where have you been!


Firstly, big thanks to my big friend River for doing her bit on my blog, she did quite well for a beginner, but she doesn't know much about blogging does she! Otherwise she'd have known that I would read everything she wrote!


"talented pony" eh? Not sure I can keep that one to myself! I just might have to let the other guys in on it! Although on second thoughts, what if one of them tells River? 


Maybe I'll keep it to myself (for now anyway!) - I don't want to upset her do I!

Guest Blogger River Big Bear 6 - Eating and Dozing

You might be forgiven for thinking that all we horses do at the end of our working day is eat grass or doze...

...alright, I admit it, we do do that! but we also talk about our day.

Pilgrim & Pixie told me yesterday how they have been helping this week's guests to become more confident around horses. Apparently they have been taking it in turns to lead them, whilst another guest is riding. I wasn't involved in this as I am quite tall and have a long stride, so its not easy for guests to keep up with me, but Pixie said everyone did really well, especially as it was a new experience for quite a few people.

Pilgrim then remarked how well he did in his agility work, and how helpful he was to everyone around the course. He is indeed a very talented young pony! (but please don't tell him I said that, otherwise I will never hear the end of it!)

Guest Blogger: River Big Bear 5 - weather!

I've been living in Devon for quite a few years now so I am accustomed to the changeable weather, however I have come to the conclusion that Exmoor has it's own separate weather system; and sometimes it feels as is someone has been playing with the remote control!


In recent weeks us horses have gone from winter rugs to lighter ones and then to none at all, and right now we are back in our rugs again! At least it shows that we are being well looked after.

Guest Blogger: River Big Bear 4 -lunge

Hello again. Pilgrim has said I can do another week 'on the blog',which I am very pleased about. I do believe that I'm getting a better idea of what I should be doing!


This week I've been doing some training with one of the instructors. We've been looking working on the lunge; this means I walk in a large circle, with the instructor in the centre holding a long rope.


You might ask why an experienced horse like me needs training? Well, it helps me to remain supple and balanced so I can perform at my best in sessions with guests. I guess its a bit like yoga for horses!

Mini action reporter!

Hi guys, its me again, your mini action reporter!


What do you think of River? she is one cool lady, and very keen on her work, always wanting to do her best. Just like me!


You see I know her very well as and Pixie (my number one fan!) share my field - how cool is that! I am one lucky guy!

Me & River, side by side!

Anyway, I just wanted to say I've not forgotten you guys! I will keep you 'in the know' with what I am doing; which is working hard and dazzling everyone with my amazing skills of course!

Guest Blogger: River Big Bear 3

I've had a very productive week - having met a lot of different people and done my share of making their holiday one to remember!


Even if I say so myself, I do tend to stand out due to my unusual colouring. I am also quite athletically built, which adds to the overall effect. I must admit I do enjoy the attention almost as much as I enjoy my work!

Guest Blogger; River Big Bear 2 - Back to Work

Hello again everyone, my name is River and I live and work at the stables at Calvert Trust Exmoor.  Pilgrim has asked me to continue with this 'blogging' thing a little longer - I must be getting the hang of it!

In my Comfy Stable

You will probably recall last time I wrote I was off work with an injury - sustained through a difference of opinion with another horse. I am pleased to be able to report that I am fully recovered and have returned to work, helping our guests have an enjoyable experience here at the stables.


Much as my stable has one of the best views out on to Exmoor, I do not like being idle so to be back in work is a relief!