Making New Friends

It had become quite a problem that 'Rose' and 'Mr F' could not be separated without 'kicking and screaming'. We tried putting them into stables alone for a period of time during the day so that they would get used to it. However,  'Mr F' in particular would be completely besides himself if left alone in the stable. In fact dangerously so! Much work was to be done here.

So, to make it easier, we put them into different fields, each with a different companion.

'Rose' was put into a field with 'Madame'. 'Madam' is 'Jane's mare. Both horses kind of grudgingly accept each other's presence; better than being alone.

'Rose' and 'Madame' - just about coping with each other's company.

And here is 'Mr F's new pasture mate: 'Luke'

'Luke' - here 6 years old, is one of 'Lillian's horses. 'Lillian' is a friend or riding pal of 'Jane'. I don't quite follow the people politics at the farm. I 'Luke' very interesting and he is very different compared to 'Mr F'.

Both 'Luke' and 'Mr F' are getting along well straight away. Although you can see here 'Mr F' is already eyeing up 'Luke' who is wanting to know what I am up to. 'Mr F' does not like it if other horses get to me first ... for whatever reason, I am not sure.

'Mr F' - Looking well. He has put on weight nicely. Even the neighbours are complementing him. Some had been worried about 'the two skinny horses in the field' and some even considered calling the RSPCA. I never told 'Jane' about that. I did make a point of explaining the circumstances and that these horses were not being neglected and that I was looking after one of them now.