'I need a hug!'

'Mr F' has been on his own at night for the entire week now. Although 'Kid' (who is still at 'Buttercup farm' due to his leg injury and is not allowed out at night) is near him in the stable, it just isn't the same as having a field mate. 'Mr F' has dealt with this situation so far amazingly well considering his character. He put up with it all  without calling out or running around but he is clearly, somewhat subdued and gives me according looks in the evenings when I have to lock him out. He can peek into the stable as there is a gap at the top of the stable door so at least he can see 'Kid'. The weather also has been quite dreary.

Horses are different, some are quite ok on their own. 'Mr F' however is a being that needs life around him. Not because of the company as such but he likes to 'herd'. He loves to be in charge of a group and I must say he is excellent at his job. His authority is never questioned and he is very gentle yet firm with others. He doesn't panic, he doesn't randomly bite (well, unless he is in a grumpy mood!). There is a clear authority which he exhudes at all times, which is very clearly noticeable when I observe him in the field with the others.

And now, at night, he is stuck in that field on his own. Judging by the state of the ground near that stable door, he doesn't move much all night. This bothers me greatly but 'Kid' is not allowed out yet. It also isn't my property or my grounds so I am making the best with what is.

At least during daytime both are together in the same field. I do go and spend  time during the day with 'Mr F', if I can. And in the evenings I take 'Mr F' for walks just so he gets out.