Starting to despair

[niko]

I'm lucky enough to keep my beasties at home, the only problem then being they can get attatched to each other. I tried splitting the girls up yesterday one in field for an hour the other in the stable and both ran about squealing. Now if you take them to a show without each other they do not try to find each other or make a noise just get on with it, its annoying me! My mare has just turned 5 and when the other mare is there & trying to school you would think she has a crooked neck trying to keep the other mare in her sights, again after awhile will relax. My mum doesnt seem to see a problem (shes just a happy hacker, nothing wrong with that, apart from shes not asking for concentration from a baby!). I cannot afford £45 a week for livery thats the closest and mum says they'll cut up the field for 'winter' galloping about (the rest are in barley& doubt they'll be sewn with the rain). Any suggestions greatly appreciated thanks ooo ps. stables are gates inside a barn as building new house then deciding what stables so can STILL see & touch each other!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

What happens if you put the other mare in her stable whilst you school?

 

[Hippona]

Could you not get a little companion to keep one company when out with the other? Little shettie or retired horse?

 

[Booboos]

I would agree with poppymoo, a third horse usually breaks up the cicle! If you wanted a small extra income you could advertise for a DIY livery, or you could re-home an elderly pony/horse on retirement, or get a mini. We have a 'spare' mini who is brilliant for breaking 'friendships' up and calming everyone down.

 

[BBH]

I have the same prob with my two, both geldings. We are getting another to break up the cosy twosome a bit. I hope thats the answer as its creating problems.

 

[niko]

Hi guys thanks for your thoughts though i do have a mini thats their companion so their never alone, i also have another that i have loaned as a companion to my friends horse! The mares love the mini and its very relaxed. If i leave one in the stable and go hacking after they cant hear the hooves they settle but 1/2 mille from home will speed up to get back, even if you ride passed & start calling!