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Introducing new horse

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Question
I just purchased a 5 year old Arab mare.  I have her separated right now.  I have two gelding one is fearful of her and will not go in his stall next to her and the other is the alpha gelding.  Who should I introduce first into the area with her?

Answer
Hi Cyndi,

Firstly let me say congratulations, and you will have a LOT of fun with her.  Can you rope off some of your grazing, and put her in one side, and the boys in the other?  That way they can see her, sniff her, get used to her, then after about a week or so, take the temporary fence down, and let them in together.  

This is the easiest way.  

Emma xx