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The moment he feels her tense up and shy away he pulls away backing up a few steps to give her her space. its a pleasure to meet you HazelHe said but then another mare comes over and yes she was a peak mare but what she says.I was taught by stallions, Its a claiming gesture given most stallions actually use their teeth, I do nothe said with a sigh but does not get angry with the mare.

His attention though turns back to the young mare and he tilts her head. Perhaps this is her first time out and about.this is your first experiance alone is it?he said calmly. I was claiming you to join my herd to give you a home where you could not have to worry too much. But as this is a peak mare she can stop the claim. I would not of stopped you from exploring, I would just be providing you a home and herd that hopefully you could eventually consider your friends and familyHe said calmly. He notices how she backs away not just from him but Lagertha. He lowers his head a little and cocks his left hind hoof to show he was not going to attack her.

Your safe I think, I will not harm you and I don't think Lagertha here means you any harm either but I am not her nor do I know herhe said calmly.