home alone!!

[colouredhat]

I am about to move yards (end of the month), and am really excited about it. The new yard is fabulous, masses of turnout, light/bright/big stables, menage etc etc. But ... the big downside is that my boy is going to be on his own.
The yard where he is currently has about 20 horses, most of whom he can see/talk to, even though he has an individual paddock (as he can be a bit naughty/rough with other horses/owners!).
He does settle ok to being in on his own, when he was on box rest, he took a couple of hours to settle initially but then was fine. He got quite worked up when other horses were brought onto the yard for grooming etc then taken away/turned out. But again his upset was only temporary.
Anyone moved in a similar way, from lots of friends to being home alone?
Any tips/hints/suggestions to help him settle.
Thanks all.

 

[LaurenBay]

I wouldn't move my Horse to somewhere she would be by herself. Horses are herd animals and need other Horses.

Could you perhaps get a shettie to keep your boy company? or how about going to a local rescue center and offering one of them a home.

 

[Paddy Irish]

Will this new yard be getting more horses?

Try not to get too stressed out as he'll pick up on it. give him as much turnout as possible and you could try a herbal calmer i.e bach remedy valerian , a few drops on a piece of apple. I'm sure he'll soon settle but be prepared to be his only best friend and also that he'll probably be pretty over excited when some new pals eventually turn up , good luck ..

 

[Wagtail]

I am about to move yards (end of the month), and am really excited about it. The new yard is fabulous, masses of turnout, light/bright/big stables, menage etc etc. But ... the big downside is that my boy is going to be on his own.
The yard where he is currently has about 20 horses, most of whom he can see/talk to, even though he has an individual paddock (as he can be a bit naughty/rough with other horses/owners!).
He does settle ok to being in on his own, when he was on box rest, he took a couple of hours to settle initially but then was fine. He got quite worked up when other horses were brought onto the yard for grooming etc then taken away/turned out. But again his upset was only temporary.
Anyone moved in a similar way, from lots of friends to being home alone?
Any tips/hints/suggestions to help him settle.
Thanks all.

I am struggling to understand this. Is your horse going to be the only horse there with all these stables and grazing? Or is he just the first customer and will have company very shortly?

Why on earth would you want to move your horse somewhere that he will be on his own?

 

[Fun Foals]

My boy is on his own, there was an old acob in the field next door, but he saw pts. I then moved him with my work to a livery yard and he had loads of friends he could talk to over the fences. But it didnt work out there so i moved him back to where he was. I never liked the thought of him being on his own, didnt think he would like it after haveing so many friends. He doesnt really seem to mind, last winter it got to me abit. Due to me being the only friend he has i was the only one he could share his moods with so when he was in a bad mood i really got the brunt of it and for a few weeks really didnt enjoy handling him at times. But other than a few times hes fine. He has the sheep out with him quite often and LOVES them. Currently got rams with him (tho stole his breckie from him 1 morn now got a hanging bucket,problem solved, now likes them again )

I am now looking into getting a pony as a friend/pony for nephews.

It wouldnt be my first choice but location/paddock size/yard is all to good to turn down.

Hope it goes well for you and your horse!!