Spring Fresh

[twilightpony]

The Spa ponies have had the worst of the Spring molt. They've had a surge of customers come in, ponies looking to at least look and feel fresh for a short while, even if their coats aren't quite there yet. For Aloe and Lotus, getting the hair out of the mud bath is a lost cause, and keeping up with the filter in the hot tub is a constant struggle. Each customer is subject to a full brush down on admission, before they get even close to benefiting from any of the spa's other services. Everypony still sheds anyway.

We are no exceptions. We succeeded in reserving six places at the Spa this morning for an hour for the six of us. Rainbow Dash skipped the seaweed wrap and the hooficure but joined us in the sauna and the hot tub. They are still using Zecora's herbs and salts in the water. I feel so sleek! My coat is starting to get a summer shine and my new flight feathers look pretty good too.

As we left, Aloe tucked a red trillium into our manes and we stepped out into the bright sunshine, in high spirits and feeling as good as we smelled. We descended on a café, pulled two tables together and chatted about this that and the other thing over lunch and several pots of tea.

I finally feel as fresh as the Spring.

Comments

[algernon97]

I can't imagine how horrible it must be to try and clean out a hot tub filter after shedding ponies have used it.

[twilightpony]

I'm sure they use a tool of some sort. I doubt they just use their hooves and lips. Still, I must admit that the Spa ponies work hard for their money.

[flareblitzfury]

Wow, I'd imagine the Spa ponies would indeed have a rough time.

Nice and relaxed with good friends and good food! A good way to spend a day!

[twilightpony]

Yes, we were sleek and replete. Eating in good company is a great comfort for ponies.

[flareblitzfury]

Yeah, I'd imagine it would be!