tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post4257023548873819648..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Life of a stallion: Ladykiller or lonely guy?Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-28606277186094581642009-12-09T15:44:46.152-05:002009-12-09T15:44:46.152-05:00I live in the Near East, in Turkey. I have a stall...I live in the Near East, in Turkey. I have a stallion who came from Bulgaria. In these two countries, I don't know about others, it is really no big deal to have stallions. They make sure they are not near the mares or each other in the barn, turn them out regularly with geldings. We have ridden with as many as 3 stallions in the arena at the same time with no aggression. With my stallion, ifAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-73360471126113968832009-01-25T17:47:00.000-05:002009-01-25T17:47:00.000-05:00Very thought-provoking. I will never have a stalli...Very thought-provoking. I will never have a stallion, but my father had one when I was growing up and he turned the stallion out with two geldings. They had a great time. The mares were across the street.<BR/><BR/>A friend has a very happy stallion turned out with mares for breeding. The mares looked happy, too. <BR/><BR/>I would hate to think of the isolation that you describe, but I'm sure it'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-20554475018966431832009-01-21T12:44:00.000-05:002009-01-21T12:44:00.000-05:00I agree with A Bay Horse - I've never owned a stal...I agree with A Bay Horse - I've never owned a stallion, and I won't until I have my own facilities to let him live as naturally as possible. <BR/><BR/>The links in this post were particularly fascinating! Thanks.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-70580350091543973062009-01-21T12:24:00.000-05:002009-01-21T12:24:00.000-05:00thats so sad to think of. especially considering t...thats so sad to think of. especially considering that most of these animals are so exquisite.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558668876103778821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-27129660351914840192009-01-21T07:37:00.000-05:002009-01-21T07:37:00.000-05:00I have no personal experience to offer, having nev...I have no personal experience to offer, having never owned a stallion myself. But I think this is a great topic. Were I to ever own a stallion, his quality of life and happiness would be more important than breeding him, or even keeping him entire if it came to that.<BR/><BR/>Horses are bright, social creatures and need entertainment, exercise and companionship to thrive.A Bay Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519878838113259362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-23208334952691060292009-01-21T07:17:00.000-05:002009-01-21T07:17:00.000-05:00I'm sure there is a lot of what your post mentione...I'm sure there is a lot of what your post mentioned going on - confinement, etc. <BR/><BR/>I find that quite sad - a responsible owner can do a lot with a stallion with good temperament (and would you really want to breed one that had a bad termperament? I think I'm too responsible...)<BR/><BR/>I've known a few people with stallions who ride and show their horses. Once place even uses one Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-29579023550586476192009-01-21T06:01:00.000-05:002009-01-21T06:01:00.000-05:00I thought you might be interested in this. Last y...I thought you might be interested in this. Last year I saw a performance by wonderful Menorcan stallions at Son Martorellet. I didn't get to visit during the day, but it looks as though they turn them out. They certainly socialise a lot as they attend the island's many fiestas. They are most famous for their rearing 'dance'. I saw some unique saddles, made on the island, which all have a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811710431280544637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-39735763716623300982009-01-21T05:48:00.000-05:002009-01-21T05:48:00.000-05:00I have to agree with Shadow Rider. My own stallion...I have to agree with Shadow Rider. My own stallions have been turned out with each other without incedent. When my colts, were young,(prior to breeding maturity) they were turned out with the bossy mares, to teach them manners. Over the winter months they would be turned out with the bred mares. If possible I turned my guys out with geldings who would stand up for themselves. All my stallions SkyBar Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259491221540240852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-59735102162671268072009-01-20T22:34:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:34:00.000-05:00The horse in the beginning of your post sounds so ...The horse in the beginning of your post sounds so sad! :o( There is only one stallion at my barn and he isn't lucky enough to hang with a group of bachelors, but he does have a large grass paddock all to himself, but next to a gelding pasture so they can chat over the fence. His owner also works him every day and insists on manners - he is on perfect behavior even when sharing the grooming barn Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797300562739988135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-1861050204400844782009-01-20T22:17:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:17:00.000-05:00There are some breeders who turn their stallions o...There are some breeders who turn their stallions out with their mares in a large pasture and free breed. I guess that would be the best possible life but not always manageable for many many people. I think most issues are due to lack of experience and lack of room to accommodate proper management and fencing...Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851909774982026207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-35483534339593357912009-01-20T22:02:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:02:00.000-05:00I have handled stallions for years, have raised on...I have handled stallions for years, have raised one in the past and have a young one now. I have found it depends on the temperament of the horse and how they are raised. I keep them out in bachelor herds, with no mares, and they all get along great. Lots of guy time, playing, acting manly, and getting a lot of steam out of their system. I also occasionally put them out with bossy mare, bred or Shadow Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015365019108553741noreply@blogger.com