So the riding went out of the window . Pony has a burst abscess on her face - hot and swollen. Big debate about weather to call the vet or not as she's fine in all other respects - various camps giving conflicting advice ! Called vet and had long chat , he's my kind of guy, no antibiotics unless she deteriorates , so salt water clenses and hot & cold compresses - and observe .
Eve visit and she seemed same - nothing stopping her eating - so not worrying .
Hot and steamy day - the chickens were trying to keep cool.