Brought sweet horse home, now she's bossy and has an attitude.

[OverandOnward]

I am lookin for some type of companion for this horse to make her the happiest she can be here. Another horse is not an option.

Are you sure another horse is out of the question? Perhaps you contact the nearest rescue for an older horse with no maintenance? As has been mentioned, two companions are better, so your ‘main horse’ can go off property without causing the aging ones distress at being ‘alone’.

Older rescues, or rescues who can’t be ridden, can be hard to place. But can also be very kind and rewarding, and good babysitters for another, younger and more fussy horse. And a great added experience for your daughter, as well.

I hope you’ll continue to keep an open mind as you go forward, and not assume too much about anything without more information. New territory is new learning for all of us.

[ladyj79]

OP can’t safely handle one horse she has, for which she also doesn’t yet have safe and adequate turnout.

A second one (or two!?) seems like borrowing trouble.

Also horses are expensive. I can’t imagine many people are in the position to take in one, let alone two, rescue horses.

That whole no such thing as a free horse adage.

[DJohn]

OP, you don’t need another horse. She sounds like a b-tch and if she harms the other horse or becomes horribly herd bound you’ll be in deep trouble. She’s already never had another horse friend (stalled alone, turned out alone), she’s not going to miss anything horribly.

You don’t need a donkey or a goat either.

I am 100% for lots of turnout (as MUCH as possible, every day). Horses need to move and explore. Though some people keep their horses in 24/7, I don’t think it’s fair or proper, it’s entirely something people do to protect their “investment/grass/paddock boots” from being damaged. Especially for a putt-around kids pony who doesn’t have a regular work load. Let the pony out!

Don’t feed the horse too many treats and only the grain (if any) that she absolutely needs.

[2DogsFarm]

BUMP!
So, OP:
How did that trainer work out for you?

[RedHorses]

Try an acrylic mirror for companionship. If she acts aggressively towards the “other horse” you can take it down. You won’t have to feed it or pay vet bills on it either.