"We are settling into the daily routine of being on the road each day. The South has been treating us kindly."
After enjoying fantastic weather when they first arrived at the bottom of the South Island, they enjoyed a lovely day riding from Slope Point to Waipapa Lighthouse, she said.
"This was a chance for Pedro to see his first seal, which he found quite terrifying."
By the next day, however, the weather had turned to a howling gale and heavy rain for their pre-dawn start floating the horses from Stirling Point to Bluff.
"Thankfully by the time we arrived there it was a calm morning as we set off through the sleeping town."
It wasn't long until the roads got busy though with heavy freight truck-and-trailer units hauling past to and from the wharf, testing the ponies' resilience.
"I was super-proud of my horses who handled the traffic along the highway so well."
The following day they headed down Oreti Beach to Riverton, pulling into Riverton late in the evening.
The ongoing journey northwards in ensuing days has been being hampered by the weather with more gale force winds and heavy showers coming through.
"This has caused us to sit tight and rest up for a few days, but there is only so long that can be done as the journey must go on and so my ponies and I have had to brave the weather.
"All of our riding has been on roads to date and the ponies are handling everything that comes past without a fuss ... they are going to be well broke by the time they get to Cape Reinga!"
She said she had been impressed with how courteous the Southland drivers had been; slowing down and giving the group space as they passed.
"Our biggest challenge to date has definitely been the roads, which are narrow with no verge, blind corners, bridges and traffic.
"There have been some tense moments which have put me out of my comfort zone, but we've overcome it all and pushed through."
She also noted the Southland hospitality, with them being well looked after by friends and farmers.
"Everyone has been so kind and generous, It is overwhelming."
On Thursday she was planning to finally get off the roads and head into the hills for a week, coming out at Alexandra just before the new year.