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Why do horses not like being alone?

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If used to human companionship, very much so. Every owner of a young dog has come home after a day at work to find a bedroom slipper chewed to bits by their dog - it is nothing more than expression of the dogs loneliness for the owner. They do eventually outgrow that behavior.

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The answer is; yes! Horses are herd animals, meaning they need others to comfort them. Get a donkey, another horse, or a few cows, but make sure the horse gets to know its companions. I wouldn't want to be trapped with strangers! I hope you'll consider this when you get your first horse! It could really make him less homesick.

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Because horses are naturally social animals (Hence the fact they prefer to live in groups), so most horses prefer the company of others.

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