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New yearling
MissMary2277
Reg. Jun 2013
Posted 2023-07-26 9:23 AM
Subject: New yearling


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I recently purchased a yearling...first timer over here!   (whole life horse owner, just never purchased/owned anything this young)

Tell me, how do you all go about introducing a yearling to two older (later teens) geldings? I've had the yearling almost a week - he's been in the stall with fans while im at work but out in the round pen or hand grazed after i get home (i figure that would be good bonding time if nothing else

I do have a small lot that backs up to the geldings pasture where they would safely be able to "meet" ..... i guess the thought of putting him out with the big boys makes me nervous - mainly worried about him getting hurt. 

He is still intact, I plan to have those removed in fall once the temps get cooler and the flies arent so bad. 

How long would you all wait until he's big pasture ready? 

 

Also, what are you all feeding/avoiding feeding yearlings for best nutrition? 

 

ANY and ALL input welcomed! 

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CanCan
Reg. May 2004
Posted 2023-07-27 2:11 PM
Subject: RE: New yearling


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Introduce one at the time. 

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BS Hauler
Reg. Jan 2012
Posted 2023-07-27 3:11 PM
Subject: RE: New yearling


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+1 I would introduce 1 at a time in the round pen. 

Then 1 at a time in the pasture. 

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Carbon Copy
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2023-07-31 1:51 PM
Subject: RE: New yearling



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I would put them across then fence for a few days, first.  Then put them in the stall, introduce the colt to the new surroundings by himself for 20/30 minutes.  Then lead the more passive horse in on a leadrope.  Let the baby come to him, that way you can control things.  After a few minutes, release gelding, if all went well.  Then bring in the second horse on a leadrope.

 

That's how I do it anyway.

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MissMary2277
Reg. Jun 2013
Posted 2023-08-04 7:41 AM
Subject: RE: New yearling


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Just an update : little "Gordy" was introduced slowly over the past two weeks and he's now been fully accpeted by "the big kids" 

Thank you all for your input(s)!

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crossspur
Reg. Dec 2004
Posted 2023-08-04 9:57 AM
Subject: RE: New yearling


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MissMary2277 - 2023-08-04 7:41 AM


Just an update : little "Gordy" was introduced slowly over the past two weeks and he's now been fully accpeted by "the big kids" 


Thank you all for your input(s)!



Beautiful bunch !

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