Shadowdancing
Well-Known Member
Do you know your horse's place in the herd pecking order? How often do they manage to achieve it if the herd changes or they move? Or is it just forced on them as a subordinate?
My horse has been the boss at times in previous herds, but the longer I have her, the more I realise her favourite position is as deputy! She likes to be in a herd with a very dominant, often older mare, and will then slot in as second in command and do whatever the lead mare does to maintain the status quo. Sadly this can mean she becomes fiercely attached to the boss, and will shout for them when separated, so although she did achieve this at our new place I've already had to have her removed from the herd.
How about yours?
My horse has been the boss at times in previous herds, but the longer I have her, the more I realise her favourite position is as deputy! She likes to be in a herd with a very dominant, often older mare, and will then slot in as second in command and do whatever the lead mare does to maintain the status quo. Sadly this can mean she becomes fiercely attached to the boss, and will shout for them when separated, so although she did achieve this at our new place I've already had to have her removed from the herd.
How about yours?