> > I guess what I'm saying is pay attention to all the changes that your > new horse is going thru and don't label them with negative attributes
We use our irrigated farm land here for cutting hay instead of pasturing the horses , so horses and ponies here are on dry lot - four acres of it, but still dry lot. Last summer I decided to move Twist, who has had multiple owners, about a mile up the road to Creekside, where he would have green grass, beautiful white fencing and pastoral views. He was so depressed that he practically "checked out", even though I was there every day. At the end of summer, we moved him home and he was a different horse. His eyes was bright. His step was quick (well, quicker) and he practically smiled. Obviously I didn't know what would make Twist a happy horse. He could do without grazing and pretty scenery if he could just feel like he finally had a permanent home. He will not be leaving again. Nancy
