Re: Herd Mentality

[Maureen Mathisen <mmathise@intergate.rbuhsd.k12.ca.us>]

Sylvia,

This is a BIG problem and I know--I have it with two of my many
mares--first time also--AND MORE COMMON AMONG MARES.   They went at it
(babies at side) so badly that I too  had to separate them  wilth
frailing lead ropes.  First time one didn"t back down and  say"to heck
with it to the other mare".  I'm sorry to say that I think it will be a
permanent problem with the one mare.  She has her own LARGE pen and
LIKES it.  She still  makes mean runs and gestures if any horses  come
 near her. She's fine with people, and her babies are sweet and
gentle.She is just THE BOSS and when mixed with
the other "wnat-ta-bes" who don't back down, it is quite dreadful and
NOT to be solved!

Maureen