Re:WitezII stallion and gelding

["Dot Wiggins" <dotwgns@ruralnetwork.net>]

Mature stallions that have spent significant time in a "herd"  or "pasture
breeding" situation will often retain the "herding" behavior long after they
have been gelded.  Confined horses don't seem to so much.
The nicest stallions kept in confined situations, alone, will often become
pretty nutty.  (Compare it to solitary confinement for people)   It does
look as if this horse is trying hard to be good.  His behavior under these
conditions doesn't indicate a poor dispostion.   If he has little experience
with mares, getting a mare covered, especially a maiden, may be tricky, even
dangerous, for both horses and people.   If you decide to breed your mare to
him, do get some REALLY knowledgeable help!!



----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynette" <helgeson@ndak.net>
To: "Carolyn Burgess" <carolyn_burgess@hotmail.com>;
<ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 10:47 AM
Subject: RC: Gelding older stallions


> > Consider the age of this stallion before gelding.  Many older stallions
do
> > not take well to gelding and can have emotional problems.
> >
> How do you know this? What emotional problems do older stallion have with
> being gelded and what is your experience with it.  I really want to know.
> :-)
>
> Lynette
>
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