Alltheprettyhorses
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[/QUOTE] We have just taken on a horse who has been on individual turnout for two years and who we were told is often bullied by other horses. He is also lacking some condition so needs adlib haylage at all times. So he gets individual turnout, but still is able to mutual groom with another horse over the fence and seems as happy as Larry. By some of the comments above, a lot of people wouldn't consider that a '5* star home' as he is on individual turnout, however, I consider it to be the best option for that particular horse.[/QUOTE]
Agreed each horse has to be assessed individually as there do seem to be some who are unfortunately picked on and bullied and others who seem hell bent on kicking everybody into the middle of next week. This obviously is very difficult to cope with if you're on a yard and can't arrange for your bullied horse to have a suitable chilled companion or to have your assertive nag in a 40 acre field where his/her victims can put a bit of space between them. However, I maintain that even an enemy is better than no company at all...not many horses will choose to stand at opposite sides of a field, even if they are less than bosom friends.
Agreed each horse has to be assessed individually as there do seem to be some who are unfortunately picked on and bullied and others who seem hell bent on kicking everybody into the middle of next week. This obviously is very difficult to cope with if you're on a yard and can't arrange for your bullied horse to have a suitable chilled companion or to have your assertive nag in a 40 acre field where his/her victims can put a bit of space between them. However, I maintain that even an enemy is better than no company at all...not many horses will choose to stand at opposite sides of a field, even if they are less than bosom friends.
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