We have started keeping Savannah in a separate place - away from the round bales of hay - so that we can better control what she is eating. Otherwise, her laminitis flares up and she has trouble walking.
I tried putting her out with our male llama, Mas Chiri, and it worked like a charm. They get along great. But I was uncertain how she would like his pen. It has a tarp suspended from the trees for protection from the rain and snow.
Well, being a calm, Connemara pony, the tarp turned out not to be an issue. She hangs out underneath to eat hay and will even bump it to get the snow off when it is hanging low. It's not my first choice in pony setups, but it is fun to see how flexible Savannah is regarding her housing. Today she is out in the big field romping with her pony friends and having a great time. But it is nice to know we have options when we need to keep her away from those round bales, and when we'd prefer not to have her locked up in a stall. Again, three cheers for Connemaras!
