Until recently, our stud was out with all the geldings. He proved that he can no longer have friends by cornering the pony and beating him up pretty good (until that, pony had been herd boss, that's why he was targeted). Pony has been vet-checked and had no injuries. However, I'm thinking his pony pride was hurt. He's become very shy and spooky. The stud has been locked up since this incident, but pony still doesn't want to come out of his stall. He'll start shaking when I go to halter him and pacing at the back of the pen. Any suggestions on helping him to regain his confidence? I love my spunky pony and want his attitude back. Thanks in advance.

Just give him time. It sounds like he had a pretty scary go with the stud, poor little guy. Just be supportive and he'll come around.

oh! same thing happend with 2 geldings! haha this head honcho gelding is this boxy 15 hand QH he's very aggressive with other boy horses, he even bosses studs around!

anyways we just got a new gelding QH who is 16 almost 17 hands, and he's HUGE! twice the size of our 15 hand boy

anyways our new QH well at his home he was the boss, and the top of the horses pecking order

well when we put him out into the feild they went at it and kicked each other like crazy! now my new QH he is a totally different horse, he's shy, and wary of other horses, but he's even more sweeter and dependant on me now.. so my situation isnt as bad as yours lol i'm so sorry for your pony!

anyways why not get some really old or really young submissive horse thats small and kinda insignifigant on the pecking order and have them become buddies it should boost his confidence! good luck!