[touchofdandy]

Some horses take longer to bond, and some never do.

I'd give her time though. Its only been 3 months. I found with Trouble just taking her out and grooming her and not working with her helped. And taking her out to graze.

[monique09]

Thanks for all your advice, i will try and give it some more time see how we go. She really is a great horse but i just dont think after my other pony being so loving i could settle for a horse that dose not care. but i will give her a good chance before i make any big decisions. im just so used to chester and his games and cuddles i miss him

[Silverwings]

3 months is a really short time for some horses. I've owned Belle for 2 years and she didn't really start showing signs of affection until about a year later. She's not much of an affectionate, but I wouldn't trade her for any other horse.

If she's a great horse, stick with her, who knows, maybe one day she'll show even a tiny sign.

[jazzyjumper]

if you just got her, you probably havent fully bonded with her yet. ive had jazz for 7 years and really only in the past couple has he started acting more affectionate towards me. he used to run away in the pasture, put his ears back, but he was a wonderful ride! so i just kept on working with him. and in the past year ive moved barns so i get to see him a LOT more often and i think he enjoys it. he will follow me around wherever i go now. :]

good luck with your new mare. :]
just be patient, it will come with time.

[BluEyedCowgurl]

Yeah, I agree with everyone that 3 months is not a whole lot. The mare I have now it took about a year and a half for me to one day say, "I actually think that horse likes me now." And not in the humanized sense...she just didn't look at me so blankly like she did for eighteen months. Now everyone always comments on our 'bond' and how close we seem.
The mare I owned before her it took three years for us to bond...I had her for a total of ten years. So...yes. Three months is certainly not a lot of time, and some horses really do like to just act like horses sometimes. Give it some time, and keep doing what you're doing.

[Jenje!]

You know when they stop kicking you.

[shaiarabs]

you have some great advice here, it will take as long as it takes and as they say it isnt a horse emotion its a human one.

I have a rescue filly that I have now had for 18 months for the first time the other day she insisted on a pat and a hug that was a first for her, never once did I doubt tho that she was happy to be with me and in my herd

but i was willing to wait as long as it took, it never stopped me from doing what I had to do and just every day stuff as long as the feet and teeth stayed to themselves I was happy (yes we used to charge and lash out with teeth and feet)