Herd number issues.

[hellfire]

Just wondering if other people have similar issues and the best way to deal with it. I have 3 geldings. Two pair bonded and one just gets left out and is even being bullied by one. He's only a little Shetland so I'm becoming concerned at him being charged at especially when hay is involved.
Will I always have a issue with 3 even if he was a larger horse? I know horses pair bond so is 4 better? Is it fair keeping him if he's pushed to the side on his own a lot. Just wondering if anyone's been in this situation.

 

[Polos Mum]

I sadly had to go down to 3 about a month ago and I've ended up keeping my small one on his own because he was getting so picked on. I am desperate for a 4th to get the balance back. Three seems definitely to be a crowd unfortunately.

 

[AmyMay]

If he's getting chased off the hay make sure you put more piles out, spaced widely apart.