*Big sigh* for those that know him

[Kenzo]

Ok as much as I love the bones of him, I was disappointed this evening to find another fresh nic on her side, I discovered (for the first time) the other evening two what looks to be bite marks on her side, so that's 3 in the space if a week, baring in mind she's always been on the ball and keeps her distance and has always been quick to kick out as mares do if needs be, apart from that other times they will interact and groom each other so there has never been a issue.

But lately she has seemed more distant.

Tonight he was flying at the fence at the other horses (as per usual) despite the fact that they don't come near enough anyway, but was really going for it, then he'd set chase on her even when she was not near him and I mean a good distance away.

Now I'm worried that she may not be content enough being in with him, I feel every horse deserves to feel happy with their field mates (even if its not obvious by the odd squabble) as they are social animals, don't get me wrong I'd of moved her before now if this was the case earlier or causing her harm/danger but he seemed to be better in with her than being in a mixed or gelding only heard, having said that he'd already got an asbo as the other liveries where quite rightly fed up of his behaviour.

Before she used to whinny if I took him out (as they do when their friends...even though he was a grump with her) but now she doesn't seem fussed and tends to follow the heard along the fence line in the next field as if she wants to be with them and no where near him.

Now as silly as this may sound but I'll ask anyway, can horses have tiffs? I don't mean lovers tiffs btw lol and I know some horses form closer bonds with some and some don't get on at all but could it be a bit off a fall out or is this a sign that she's had enough or am I over reacting a bit too soon?

Now I've given myself a headache worring about it, maybe I'll have to fence the field off to split them up.

 

[x colours x]

Im totally lost but i hope you have your answers soon - I dont know if they have tiffs as such but I think there place in the herd will change with new additions etc and will probably reflect on there behaviour in the field, My mare was very dominant until recently a gelding was added and he firmly believes he is boss of all and thats it - Now my girl she walks around like a lost puppy letting him shuv her around lol! occasionaly she will strike back but her behaviour is very different now. dont know if this is any help whatsoever lol

 

[conkers]

When I first introduced my gelding to my old mare they got on really well. After 6 months my gelding felt his feet and started to try for the dominant position which resulted in a couple of injuries to my mare, one of which needed stitches.

I split them up but kept them next to each other so they could chat over the fence. Eventually, I have been able to put them back in together and they get on really well apart from the odd tiff. You can tell when they aren't that in to each other cos they graze apart in the field. But they no longer have massive arguments because they were given the space to sort out who was in charge but in a safe way.

Your two may just need a break from each other. If you can split the field so that they can have a bit of space whilst still having the chance to talk it is worth giving it a go. It worked for my two.