Just do it gradually and they will get used to doing things alone with you. You have time and really aren’t in need yet to have them seperated. I used to ride Jazz and Apollo out together, pony Apollo. They both got to the point where the one left in the arena had his favorite treats to much on while we were away, which they liked. Plus, they both liked going out with “mom” to play and get some quality fun time with me. I was lucky enough to never need to have them apart for any real legnth of time. If the vet wanted them on stall rest, they both would be in stalls next to each other. The good part was that when Jazz passed, Apollo missed him but was ok on his own without issue. It wasn’t until he moved to the new place next to his new buddy Harry that he became Herd Bound again and new issues started.

If you are trying this with your horse, let me know if you need anymore details.

Thank you, Tammy. I’m lucky to still have my boy. He is doing really well with these three steps to becomeing “Un”herd bound. 🙂

My arena is within sight of the paddock, but that doesn't matter. I now just take the pinto out to the arena and ride while my QH works herself into a lather in the paddock. She does get better if I do that several days in a row, but if I skip some days due to weather, other obligations, etc, I have to start all over again.

I would love to be able to trailer the pinto out for a trail ride or lesson, but I don't dare. I'm afraid the QH would do something drastic. So far I have not found anyone to ride with me on a regular basis. Both horses are fine riding out together. My QH is my heart horse that I love more than anything and we have been together for 15 years. I will do whatever it takes to give her the best life, so if it means keeping them together all the time that's OK. But in the back of my mind I worry about what would happen if the pinto had to go to the vet and be away for a while. The situation is not ideal.