This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I enjoyed the post re dominant mare - jittery horses,
In my "herd" of 5 horses my mare is the alpha. I, too, seperate into two groups. Sven and Lena (alpha) do well together....she being the dominent one, but, in a kind way. When she is in with all the horses she not only fusses about her space but that of the other fjords. I can also put Hasse (son of Lena) in with her and Sven and all is well. Add the QH or the App.....things get crazy. For a time I had Sven, Hasse and Miss Dottie Lottie (leapord app) at a farm nearby. They often commented that there seemed to be no dominent horse and that they all got along beautifully. So, to keep everyone calm I seperate. Safer for handlers as well. Isn't it funny though.....take one of the herd away from the group and the ones that can't seem to get along fuss the most:) Have a great day.....it is so da** cold here today I am crazy! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay below zero :( Linda in MN
