<The question is am I creating a monster Try to take the time to separate them early on, the longer you wait the worse it can be. Just take one for a short walk. Later take the other. You can check comfort levels and see where you need to work at it or get lucky and not a big problem.
Where I am there are only two horses. The mare is used to us leaving. If I haven't taken Lappi out for a while, she is a little nuttier than if I am consistant. I am going to guess Lappi would freak. No one has ever taken the mare away from him. I have asked several times for the owner to at least take her out of the barn to the yard just to check but this has not interested her. I need to get off my butt and do this myself. Some day someone may ride her on the trail without me and I really wish my horse was prepared. The sooner you do this then it is a little more 'what is to be expected' than a big shock. And as always-each has their own personality and some are more accepting than others. Best of luck, Susan
