Re: gelding vs. stallion


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Message subject : Re: gelding vs. stallion

This message was posted by Pauline on July 21, 2001 at 22:57:38:

In Reply to: gelding vs. stallion posted by megan on May 08, 2001 at 15:55:33:
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A gelding is preferred by many because of its more level headedness. A mare is flighty, unpredictable more, hormones is the culprit, LOL! Esp if she's in heat, a real pain.
Now, as for gelding a stud/stallion, there are sometimes a well-behaved one, but for a young teen, I would say pick a gelding. Usually, at about age 2, a horse is begun at being ridden due to the spine being therefore ready for the weight of a rider, and all the people I know had horses gelded on or about 1-2 so the hormones can fill the body and the muscles fill in nicely. Then, training for a rider is begun. I had a gelding that never knew he was gelded and would chase another horse. Some never lose that, but not common. Try horses until you drop from the shopping. Don't rush at the purchase. And beware of lame ones that are drugged to hide the lameness, etc. Make sure you get it vet-checked first. Possibly get some leg x-rays. Good luck.

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: A gelding is preferred by many because of its more level headedness. A mare is flighty, unpredictable more, hormones is the culprit, LOL! Esp if she's in heat, a real pain. : Now, as for gelding a stud/stallion, there are sometimes a well-behaved one, but for a young teen, I would say pick a gelding. Usually, at about age 2, a horse is begun at being ridden due to the spine being therefore ready for the weight of a rider, and all the people I know had horses gelded on or about 1-2 so the hormones can fill the body and the muscles fill in nicely. Then, training for a rider is begun. I had a gelding that never knew he was gelded and would chase another horse. Some never lose that, but not common. Try horses until you drop from the shopping. Don't rush at the purchase. And beware of lame ones that are drugged to hide the lameness, etc. Make sure you get it vet-checked first. Possibly get some leg x-rays. Good luck.

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