So yesterday, Izzy got to meet the big horses. Amigo was so sweet, gentle and friendly with her. He was not the slightest bit aggressive and the vet said he showed lots of positive behavior. When she is older (in a few months) she'll probably be completely introduced to Amigo and he will be her "babysitter". If had to chose any horse to raise a horse, it would be him. He is the perfect horse and so understanding. It also helps that he's on the smaller size, and very aware of his body.
Introducing the baby to Luna didn't work as well as I'd hoped. She was pacing, snorting, tail up in the air, all the "bad signs". I'm sure if it was her own, she'd do much better - but she was a nervous (and JEALOUS) wreck when we brought the baby to the fence. Maybe when Izzy is a yearling, she can go out with Luna, but in the meantime I don't think they'll be a good match until Izzy is much older.
I didn't even bother introducing her to Sting, he is not a good influence ;) Plus, he can be aggressive.
Count on sweet Amigo to be the first of Isabel's kind to give her kisses and show the gentle side of a horse. He was already my favorite of all time but this put it over the top!
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