breeding question

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

i thought if a horse had a stable family and nice herd he would prosper...so after they are weaned ..it doesnt matter who they hang with...lol

Actually, once they're weaned it matters a lot as to which "group" they hang with. They have a "pecking" order.
Another mare went after one other mare's foals, a filly. Bad situation.
We never put her in that group again.
The colts have a "baby sitter", a retired polo pony that looks after them.
He keeps them calm.