You bet
@HersheyMint, they're hosting another play day at the end of August I'll be able to go to with the whole crew. Ali will be home on Monday so she can drive. I think I'll drag the third little dude out with us so he can wander and look around next time we head out there.
The last two nights, Mom and I have been out for short drives. She seems to be determined to get Willy, my friend's one-eyed mini, more exercise. He lives in a smaller pen alone. It's within the dry pen the other 3 minis are in, but Willy's paneled in for his own safety. He has one eye, but it's got a good amount of scar tissue blurring his vision. I'd guess he's got about 50% vision in his eye. So he has his own space and shelter and access to the auto waterer and he can harass the big mares across the fence like a little wanna-be stallion he thinks he is... Funny little character.
Anyways, he gets so little exercise. His owners are only out on weekends, one day. His kid is almost 8 and sadly is rapidly outgrowing him. But he is broke to drive. So my mom's decided that she's going to start taking Willy up and down the driveway, and for short road drives to the next neighbor's place to help him with fitness. She's a very gentle hand with him, a no-pressure driver. If he wants to stop for a moment during the drive, she allows it, then gently encourages forward. They don't go anywhere fast, they amble along, but it seems to be safe and both are enjoying spending time together. Eventually my mom will own that pony. She's very bonded to him.
Last night Phillippe and I accompanied them for a half hour toodle around.
The night before was shorter, only 20 minutes total. I don't want Phillippe to get used to these short drives! Going to need to get back down the road for real soon!