Tami Marler's herd boss defends mare from new recently-gelded stallion

Swingin' D Horse Rescue is a 501C3 in Coweta, Oklahoma. http://swingindhorserescue.com

This video features our experience with a horse that was a stallion when we rescued him (we advocate for cutting the boys), then was gelded after 10 years of enjoying the fruits of his jewels. We geld all males in order to stop the cycle of unwanted horses going to slaughter. We advocate for responsible breeding and against "backyard" breeding, or breeding for the sake of having a cute little baby horse. After months of easing Cash toward the herd, this was his first day on the inside.

The herd began with Bo and Aubrey - two pampered horses that developed a deep bond. The ranch became a rescue for slaughter horses, and every month or so a new gelding was very carefully, safely and slowly added after they were saved from slaughter and quarantined.

Twenty-five rescues later, with only one scuffle (this one) Bo maintains his status as herd boss. Aubrey remains the only mare - and she belongs only to Bo. All of the geldings have tried, and all have failed. They get it. (Aubrey is separated from the boys when she's in season, and all horses are separated during feeding time.)

The horses have all known each other across fences for months. The palomino paint had to be protected as he recovered from starvation at the hands of a criminally unscrupulous "rescuer" in Arkansas.

When they met face to face for the first time, the new guy pooped first, then all the males smelled it. Then Bo pooped and they smelled it. Then Bo and the new guy engaged in a brutal kick off. Then Bo rushed to gather up Aubrey, with his faithful servants in tow.

Watch the dynamics of Herd Boss Bo defending his girl.

We save horses from the slaughter pipeline or situations of abuse or neglect and nurse them back to health. We evaluate the horse, provide training and place it with the optimal owner.

Swingin' D also advocates for responsible horse ownership, providing materials and information to help the horse owner minimize cost and maximize time spent enjoying their companion. We advocate for exceptional (not "good enough") care that encourages a simpatico relationship between horse and rider.

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