Ferin
Well-Known Member
Stetson was a very happy colt when he was nursing. He was full of life and loved to play. He spent all day chasing the mares around the field jumping on them and enjoyed playing.
Since we have been weaning him from Skyler he has gotten extremely depressed looking. They have been apart for about a month and he still hasnt gotten over being away from her. We cant let them be together unless we are right there because he will try to nurse and she will let him do it. She is almost completely dried up but we dont want him to cause her to make milk again....she has just gotten weight back on her and is looking good. We have him pastured with a yearling filly and a 4 yr old mare. Stetson looks like he doesnt enjoy life. He grazes and eats grain and hay but he never plays anymore. I havent seen him run in a long time even when our other horses run. His head hangs almost all the time and he just looks sad.
This is the first baby we have ever weaned so it is new to us. Is this normal behavior when being weaned or does it sound like something is wrong with him? We really want Stetson back to normal....I hate seeing him this sad!
Thanks in advance for any help!
Since we have been weaning him from Skyler he has gotten extremely depressed looking. They have been apart for about a month and he still hasnt gotten over being away from her. We cant let them be together unless we are right there because he will try to nurse and she will let him do it. She is almost completely dried up but we dont want him to cause her to make milk again....she has just gotten weight back on her and is looking good. We have him pastured with a yearling filly and a 4 yr old mare. Stetson looks like he doesnt enjoy life. He grazes and eats grain and hay but he never plays anymore. I havent seen him run in a long time even when our other horses run. His head hangs almost all the time and he just looks sad.
This is the first baby we have ever weaned so it is new to us. Is this normal behavior when being weaned or does it sound like something is wrong with him? We really want Stetson back to normal....I hate seeing him this sad!
Thanks in advance for any help!