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Geld?
I posted a blog about the passing of my beloved. A friend over last weekend invited me out to see some their horses, and one thing lead to another, and soon I was riding one of their very fine horses. Very calm, and although young, quiet and willing to work for me. A lot of natural strength, but very controlled. The horse stayed "between my legs" as it where, and was quite willing to be there. Sounds perfect? Yeah, big problem: He's a stallion! I have a mare that he'd have to be out and around with!
This stallion has never bred before, and he could be gelded. A new gelding out with a mare? Would this even work?
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Permalink Reply by Jackie Cochran on -
If the colt has never been bred and if he is gelded properly it can work, but you HAVE to wait at least 6 weeks before turning them out together, or you will have a surprise next year.
Remember to quarantine if possible so she can see him (remember 6 weeks for healing and birth control,) then introduce them gradually, starting over a strong fence.
I suspect that your mare will promptly put him in his place, especially since she is experienced with living with a gelding.
Decades ago there was a saying that it takes a good stallion to make a good gelding. If you get him please show us some pictures.
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