Thanks for your reply - he is already gelded... He has been out in pasture with his Mom and other horses - he was just "babied" for the first few weeks I think. But some of the owners who board there give him attention when they are out in pasture. I know we did when our horses were there. He is just a friendly little guy who seems to love people.
That is a good point about being pushy - I'll remember to caution her about that.