Whoopi's Blog: Whoopi, Moira and Layla

As said in my previous message, Whoopi is very scared of other horses. She just doesn't like having a lot of them around her. Its too much for her. She has no problem when there are a lot of PEOPLE with horses together but being alone with other horses is a problem. So we have been looking for a solution. First thing which was done, Layla the 2 year old Andalusian foal of Evy (one of the riding instructors at Spirithorses) was put in the same paddock as Whoopi. After a few days Whoopi's heart melted for little Layla and they have become really close friends. Aunty Whoopi and Layla. Due to Ciara having a swear on one of her hoofs there was a need to switch places. Ciara and Amber came in the paddock from Whoopi and Layla. But as Moira was also standing with Ciara and Amber; Whoopi and Layla ended up standing together with Moira in the same paddock. There was a bit of tension and excitement the first days but Moira insisted on having contact with Whoopi. Good Girl Moira !!! Moira has been interested in Whoopi from day 1 when Whoopi arrived at Spirithorses. But Whoopi would freak out and get big scary eyes everytime Moira was trying to make contact although Moira was very gentle and relaxed as she tried to make contact. But Moira didn't give up and now Moira got her chance ofcourse as Whoopi was in the same paddock and HAD to be around her and Layla 24 hours a day. Dear Moira, I am so grateful you had the patience and the persistence towards Whoopi to learn her again to trust other horses and groom with her. Whoopi learns from Moira (and Layla ofcourse) again how it is to be a horse amongst horses. It is very re-assuring for me to know she finally has made some horse friends. It is SO good for Whoopi's mental health ! Thank you so much Moira and Layla ! A big hug for both of you from myself and Whoopi :-)