stressing out when alone (long)

there are 3 horses at the farm i'm at, abby and 2 others owned by one couple. so they come in at different times, and well tbh theres not alot i can do about that

my problem is the past couple of night when i have brought abby in, she's literally been alone for 10 mins, when i take her rug off she looks like shes just done all 3 events in one go, she's super sweaty veins out and everything. i hate to see her so stressed out,

i can't expect the man who has the other 2 to bring her everytime his are in first, so i'm kinda stuck on what to do. if i had another stable i would get a wee shettie or something so she would always have company but there is another stable
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she is fine when being ridden out alone, just in the field.

confused at what to do?
 
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if i had another stable i would get a wee shettie or something so she would always have company but there is another stable
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why not get a goat or a sheep that could trudle into her stable with her too? something small that wouldn't need its own stable and would be more economical than a shettie or donkey? It's something I read about when I realised Coco would be out alone but turns out he's not worried so I needn't have. Failing that, can you get mirrors for the field?
 
she is super upset when alone in her field, but because there is only the 3 horses i dont kno what to do, the other 2 are owned by one person, so the do everything together.

we only have 3 stables, so i have no room to get her a wee pal, so she's not alone
 
Lots of horses get stressed out being left in the field alone, however she should get used to being in alone, ie when you are bringing her in to groom/ride.

I woudnt go down the route of getting goats and sheep, is your fencing secure enough for them, and do you have enough grass, will the other owners be happy about those animals in the field with their horses?

Unless she is behaving dangerously in a way where she might hurt herself, she may well just settle down, how long have you had her, about a month?
 
How is she if she gets some hay shoved over the fence to munch?

I think if the routine is kept consitent then yes, she will eventually get used to it...

failing that could you come to some mutually beneficial arrangement with other owner? i.e share turnout / bring in duties so that your horse down't get left alone...
 
It has been a rule on every yard I have ever been on that a horse is never left out alone. Can you not speak to this other couple and explain the situation and ask them to bring her in with their two (preferably just before they get theirs in, so she is not left out alone). You could offer to help them out in return - either by getting their two horses in if you are up first, or there will be something else they need help with. I am sure you will find they will be happy to help - if she gets that stressed out, then it is an accident waiting to happen.
 
We have three mares and one ewe. The ewe is currently in the stable with the retired black and white mare. She goes ou twith the horses during the day. She is a Ryeland so fencing is not a problem (they are known as stay at home sheep) She has never eaten anyones tail, but did get in the way at coming in time tonight as she wanted to be first in.
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Be aware that sheep and goats are cloven hoofed animals and can get foot and mouth. If ever (god forbid) there's another outbreak you could be in trouble so farm owner may not welcome them.
 
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