I’ve noticed Zelda settling in the last few months, she seems less vigilant, less on guard, less anxious. Perhaps the Bedlam Farm atmosphere – calm animals easy with people – is working it’s magic on her. She still keeps an eye on Red, but seems to have stepped back from her role as vigilant leader and defender of the ewes, when Tess fell ill Zelda wanted no part of it, she stayed well away from the vet and the sick ewe.

She shows no interest in running over or through me, she no longer stomps her feet at Red or tries to run him over. Or perhaps she’s just getting a bit older, age does settle intense spirits down. I came up to her with the camera today and she barely gave me a second look. Something is different.