Companion pony not doing his job...

[madhector]

I have a little 2 yr old welsh pony who is supposed to be a companion pony. However everyone hates him

He is a little annoying I suppose, but all the others are really mean to him

Jerry chases him and bites him and the mare kicks him. His job is to keep things company when I take others to events, but he isnt very good at this! Do you think as he gets older they will like him better, or is he just doomed to be bullied? I have been turning him out with J in an attempt to get them to become friends, but I am beginning to think it is pointless...

So what do I do with a companion that eveyone hates?!

Feel quite sorry for the little guy

 

[soph21]

Poor little man, my sec A is always at the bottom of the pile and he's the nicest lol!
Are they nasty when they are one on one?
If they are I dont know what you could do.
Give him hugs and kisses from me!

 

[SpruceRI]

Poor pony!

It's probably his age - they're annoying and playful at that age.... I don't know what you should do really!

Sorry, no help at all !!

 

[monica987]

He is still doing his job in the field though - keeping them company and entertained

 

[madhector]

lol! I suppose he is! Not sure he is having much fun though

 

[madhector]

Yep, just as nasty when there is just him and another one. At the moment he is just keeping J company as one mare is on box rest and the other has gone home.

 

[monica987]

Put some foam on him so if they attack him he won't feel it

Problem sorted

 

[bexandspooky]

It is probably his age - is he demanding of their attention?

I am sure as he grows us,they will find him less of an irritation!

 

[soph21]

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Put some foam on him so if they attack him he won't feel it

Problem sorted

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PMSL!! I doubt the little man would be impressed though!!

 

[madhector]

He learnt pretty quickly to avoid them but they still seek him out

 

[Cop-Pop]

Might be his age - they try to push as far as they can at that age. Some horses don't like small ponies though...

 

[AlexThe Arab]

Know how you feel MH

I have a 2 year old welsh x arab as a companion which I can't turnout with the horse he's company for as he'll be chased straight through the fence

I'm hoping in time it will get better - think they are bullied because they are the youngest and it's probably just a normal thing that would happen if they were in a natural herd.

 

[Bosworth]

it's just an age thing. I used to have a 12'2 to keep 3 17'2 company. They would chase him and bully him but to be honest he never had a mark on him. And after a few months he would use them for shelter when it rained just standing underneath the biggest. Most section A's have real attitude, a great 'I am' so they survive an even thrive on the rough an tumble. i would only worry about him if he is actually being damaged.

 

[scotsmare]

I have the same problem - I have a 12.2 Section B who was bought to keep the girls company - one of them *hates* her with a passion when they're all out together but if it's just her and the section b then they're best pals - tis ridiculous!