Mine much prefer not seeing each other.
I had my stables built with full height walls on purpose. They get privacy but can still see each other with their heads over the doors.
Having had a couple who can't stand being in constant view it made for a happier yard. The biggest lad can get his...
I said companion, because I nearly always hack with my friend who keeps her horses with me.
Suits us both.
One of mine does not hack alone.
Other is not great in lots of company. She's very small and gets frustrated at being left behind, or having to jog constantly to keep up.
Did you have a replacement or DHS?
I understand the fear, but in reality, once you're back on, it usually fades away.
If you're very traumatised by the fall, then some work with a confidence / mind set coach will be really useful.
This. No one wants to turn the horse away for a year and give it time.
I do get why, you're paying livery and you want to enjoy what you are paying for, but its vastly under rated.
Funnily enough, even though he's a compete tw*t, no one else wants to ride him, and I never sit on him without an air jacket, he's a total gem about starting work after time off.