Equus

EMERGENC SEPARATIONS

Two horses with an unhealthy emotional attachment to each other present daily management challenges. If one or both of the duo get upset when they are separated, the vocalizations, pacing and general fretfulness can be disruptive and even dangerous. Most people try to keep the pair within eyesight of each other and make sure enclosures are safe and secure when they can’t be.

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