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Re: [RC] cranky mare - Sisu West Ranch"...an only horse for a long time ..."I would be very cautious about getting involved with this mare. She may have been alone during the critical time when horses learn how to behave in a herd situation. Many years ago I boarded a mare that had been alone for years. My situation then, as now, was that the mixed herd had to get along. Every morning at feeding time the mare would get into the dominant gelding's space. He would patiently explain (ears first then bared teeth) that she was not welcome. When she persisted, he would turn around and kick her soundly with both back feet. She would back off and sulk for awhile. The next morning it was the same thing. She just was not able to learn how to get along. I was very happy to see her go down the road. Ed Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch(at)sisuwest(dot)us =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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