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parsley

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My boy is fairly stoic about a lot of things. When we sold our last pony he didn't seem to notice he had gone and just got on with the new one. This one is going to a new home soon (hopefully) and we won't be getting another one so he will be out with other horses in the yard. Do they miss their companion for long when they are split up? As I say it is a bit difficult to tell with him as he puts up with most things quietly.
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I can quite understand why you are worried, Parsley, but it may well be that you are worrying unnecessarily. If Bomber is quite stoic about things, and he will be turned out with new companions, and not left by himself, you might find that he will adjust very happily. Yes, he will probably wonder where his friend has gone, but I don't expect he will pine. I would be like you, but I don't think we can attribute human emotions to horses completely. It's hard to say, but I wouldn't worry unless you find he is fretting, which he may well not.
(sorry, long winded reply but I hope you see what I am saying
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I have 4 ponies and 2 horses ATM. I have a paddock at home and the use of some fields at my friends house across the valley. In the winter they are all together at my friends but during the summer I move them to and forth depending on the state of my paddock, their weight, where we want to ride from etc. They're a tight knit herd when all together but, bar a bit of calling initially, they don't stress about being split up at all.
 
Yes I do know thanks! I suspect I am making a bigger deal of it than them. I worry a bit as I hadn't realised how quiet he had become when he needed his sinus operation. Now he has had it done hes like a different horse - it makes me realise I don't always pick up on the very subtle signs he gives.
 
I often think this. I do wish I could speak horse much better than I can.
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I didn't pick up the signs for a badly fitting saddle, and now I have a cold backed horse. How awful do I feel.
We can only do our best. And I am sure that you will know if Bomber is upset. I bet he isn't.
 
I just adore that first little grey in your siggie honeypot.

Parsley:

When we got little man he pined for his old friend at his old house. Then when I turned him out he pined for the others on the yard (they're hunters and weren't on turnout). But he soon made friends and now doesnt bother at all.
 
I kept one of my mares alone for a while. She never stressed although was always flattering pleased to see me and was thrilled when I got another horse (for her to push around!) Bomber won't be on his own and I'm sure he'll make a new friend quickly.
 
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