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	I like to introduce any horses to each other first by letting them get 
to know each other over a fence.  After they have accepted that, I like 
to put one of the resident herd in with the new horse so they can bond, 
giving the new horse a buddy in the herd.  Depending on the herd 
dynamics, it might be the head horse, it might be one lower down.  Very 
often the lowest in the herd is the one who will pester the new horse 
the most because the lowest finally has somebody lower to push around. 
I never put new horses into a herd anytime near feeding time, mid day is 
therefore best.
	My gelding is very suspicious of smaller equines; mares may see minis 
as babies.  Can't help you with that.
Hope this helps,
Laney

E. Syverson wrote:
> I have some friends who have a group (4) of miniature horses. They have 
> recently purchased two mares (which are currently boarded at my place). 
> I would like to ask RC for advice in introducing the horses to the 
> miniatures. The two mares have not had any experience with miniature 
> horses. I will appreciate your input.--Liz
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