Change in the herd

[Jean]

I have had some major changes in our herd structure in the last month. My Alpha Mare died. Not sure what of, but it was quick. My PIA gelding was at a loss without his mare. He has always been a bit goofy, but the goofyness got to be no fun for me, so I found him a home. Huge relief.

I had a driving lesson with my other gelding over the weekend and the instructor who I only see about every 8 weeks kept telling me how different my little guy was, he asked if there was a change in the dynamics at home. He was so relaxed and willing to listen to me and in general he was a blue ribbon horse. In the past there had been a lot of bit chewing, and this weekend there was none of that, no head tossing and no charging ahead. It was a real pleasure for me.

My big horses (all gone now) and my littles shared a fence line but not the same paddock. Do you think the fact that the bigs are gone makes the littles more at ease? What ever it is I am happy for it.

Jean

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