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[RC] Preventing Young-un From Becoming Herdbound - Tamara Taylor

Hello folks,

I have a lovely colt (the ArabxTBxHannoverian I posted about earlier) that will 
be one on May 15, 2003. He grew up with two fillies his own age.

When I first got him I had him at a boarding stable with about 70 horses. He 
was in a paddock by himself all day and a stall at night. He was always 
surrounded by older horses. He was very easy to handle, groom and I could do 
groundwork alone with him in the indoor arena with no problems.

Now I have moved him to a small acreage where he is with another yearling and 
two adult horses. He has bonded with the yearling and the two are inseparable. 
Now even grooming him is a problem because the two whinney to eachother the 
whole time and he won't stand still. It is rather annoying as he is a big 
brute!!

My question is...what can I do to keep him from becoming herdbound when he's 
older?? My 13 year old gelding could care less if there are any other horses in 
sight. That is a HUGE bonus as I am always riding on my own. Any tips would be 
appreciated. Should I move the colt back to the stable??

Tamara


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