Re: RC: Witez II stallion

["Carolyn Burgess" <carolyn_burgess@hotmail.com>]

Consider the age of this stallion before gelding.  Many older stallions do 
not take well to gelding and can have emotional problems.


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>stacy stacy.o@aol.com
>How sad for this poor stallion to have live such an undignified life 
>without purpose.  Rather than breed your mare to him - wouldn't it be a 
>great to contact the owner, and offer to GELD him.  That would give the 
>horse the opportunity for life enrichment.
>
>You should think about why you want to breed your horse.  There are many 
>many many GOOD horses that are tossed away.  Breeders who study bloodlines 
>and are really knowledgeable end up with horses that don't meet their 
>expectations.  If you want to breed your mare - figure out what you want 
>with the offspring, then link up with a knowledgeable REPUTABLE breeder who 
>can recommend what horses may cross well with your mare, and if indeed your 
>mare is suitable to produce what you desire.  Just like male horses, not 
>all mares should be bred.
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>Just my 2 cents...
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