Kelly suggested turning Cora out for some free grazing and just hanging out with her, like equines do with each other. The ranch was super quiet today so after work I turned her out and left her alone for an hour or so. (I mean, I was nearby and nearly always in her line of sight, but not in her space.) She spazzed out a couple times and went galloping from one fence to another, but it didn't seem like she was upset or anything. She seemed determined to eat every blade of grass by the geldings' fence.
After a while I walked over and stood with her, and a half hour or so later took her quietly back to her paddock. She was reluctant to go back - she was having a good time! - but not impolitely so.
A little "free" time good for everyone!
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