new 2yo - seperation issues?

[Linz29]

I have just bought a 2yo and just wondered how i should go about seperating him from my old gelding who i ride, i just got the horse on thursday so i know he will be unsettled for a good while, i took my gelding out of the field today to brush him (still in view to the youngster) and he was tearing round the field i am really scared he may jump the fence. I am supposed to be going to a show this saturday with my gelding - I am thinking about leaving the youngster in the stable but quite worried what he may do?!
He was kept in a individual paddock by his breeder.
Anyone else experienced this and any tips on how to keep him calm?
Should i just persevere and let the 2yo just get on with it?

 

[DuckToller]

Most horses that have recently moved home tend to develop this problem, even previously laid-back sensible ones. They bond with something at the new home and become totally besotted. Daughter's sensible cob went through a fence and broke his bridle trying to get to his new best friend, new mare jumped 5-bar gate to get to new best friend, and my friend's yearling tried to jump out of the stable, didn't quite make it, and ended up needing vet so sew up the wounds and a builder to repair the door!

So it's quite common, but for above reasons I would not leave him in the stable on his own this soon down the line, as you will be out for some time. Either forget the show, or find a companion for the day - any friends got a spare pony that could go out with him, or stand next to him in the stable?

Unless in the next few days you can practice leaving him in the stable for short periods, and see if he does calm down? I find having two the most tricky number of all to deal with - far better have 3 - or more!

 

[Ladydragon]

It might be a bit tight on time with the show being so close but I get ours used to being in a stable for some time on their own fairly quickly... Just never know when one might need box rest or something and it's not always going to be practical to keep a stable buddy in at the same time...

Have you had chance to see how he is when you bring him out and leave your gelding in the field?

 

[be positive]

Poor little chap why was he kept alone at his age company is so important.
If he has now become attached to the other horse he may be worse than if he had always had company, if you cannot provide something to stay with him it would probably be safer to get him used to being in a stable while you deal with your other horse.
Going out all day is a risk but he is probably safer inside than in a field. If he really does not settle it may be best to find a companion if you plan on going out regularly.

 

[Carlosmum]

My youngster learned quickly ( at 2) to stay on his own first in his atable & then I could leave him turned out. The problem is my older horse who kicks up a huge fuss if I take his baby away. Youngster is now 5 & older horse is still fussing.