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Discussion on Wife's Mare Hates Husband's Gelding
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 13, 2001 - 6:35 pm:
My mare's attitude toward my husband's new gelding is horrible. If he gets anywhere within five feet of her (pastures separated by a cross fence), ears pinned, charges with bared teeth, butt turned to kick. She tolerated, even liked, his prior gelding (since sold) and has no problem with our friend's gelding pastured with her. Yesterday hubby and I tried to ride together in our big arena. As long as I kept her away from him, she was fine. We walked parallel about 15 feet apart. When the gelding barely drifted one step closer, she pinned ears and actually kicked out in his direction. On the trail she's the same way. Hubby bought new horse five months ago, and mare had this attitude from day one. I read the color prejudice discussion. Could it be because he is white, a creme palomino, she is chestnut, the other geldings bays)? We have horses for fun, recreational trail rides, a hobby we can enjoy together as an empty nest couple with grown kids. The goal is to ride happily together side by side down the trail, which Miss Bad Attitude is making impossible! Is there any technique or training that would change her? Would it be wise to put them together in the roundpen for hours? What about tying them next to each other for a long period? Anyone had success getting horse cured of their dislike for another? Thanks for any suggestions.
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Posted on Thursday, Jun 14, 2001 - 5:46 am:
I think confining them together in a small space may result in injury. At this point I would just give it time she will probably settle down. You might try removing her other buddy so that he is all she has.
DrO
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