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opening the door to the last stable on the row, where a dark-bay pony greeted her with a gentle whicker.
For a moment, Poppy just stood and stared, her eyes moving from Henry’s huge hairy hooves to the tips of his furry ears. He had a bristly mane that stood up straight like a hedgehog’s prickles and thick feathers on his solid legs. His head was a tiny bit too large for his body, but his eyes were soft and kind.
“This is Henry,” Zoe said in an affectionate tone. “He’s a real favourite of ours. He’ll keep you safe.” And as Zoe left to check on the other girls, Poppy patted Henry, feeling his coat soft and velvety under her hand. He turned to investigate her