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Member:
Saevyn

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 - 11:58 pm:

I have a yearling colt and now a 2 month old colt I intend to keep on my property as studs. They both will be in stud pens which are 6ft tall by 32ft x 32ft square. They have mesh all the way around them to prevent either one of them getting out or injurying themselves. I have been told that because they are both studs, I should keep them out of each others line of sight. I would never allow them to have contact with each other but, do they really need to be out of sight of each other since they are being raised together? I also have a 7yr old gelding on the property that has been with the yearling since he was 7 months old and penned together (this will need to change very shortly). I know they can't be in a herd, but can they at least have each others company?
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 2:41 am:

Stallions are individuals and whether seeing each other will be disturbing on not is hard to predict and the fact that they are growing up together makes a difference. However there are many stallions disturbed at the sight of another stallion so you should be prepared for this possibility.
DrO
Member:
Mtca

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 8:44 pm:

Hi! We have had two to three studs since 1985 and believe me even when they grow up together there is competition between them. We sell the Equine Breeding Mount and I have gone to people's facility to help them get set up for breeding. If you want your boys happy they should have some space between them. We currently have two stallions. I have three 65 foot across round pens with 20 feet in between them. I put one stallion in the outer ones and leave the one in the center for use as needed. Both stallions are wonderful to be around and have excellent temperments but will not tolerate the other too close. If you would like some information on our experiences let me know.
Member:
Norto

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2003 - 3:06 pm:

A couple of years ago I got to see an outside show with the Lipizzaner stallions. The trainers told us they keep all of their stallions fenced together in a large field during the off season. I could hardly believe it. No mares within even calling distance.
Member:
Saevyn

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2003 - 3:40 pm:

Linda, I do think that the fact there were no mares around has a lot to do with being able to keep the stallions with each other. I do not have mares on my property nor do I intend to have any. I've taken my yearling to my neighbors and introduced him to her mares. It was a beneficial experience as he learned very quickly the pecking order and the mares put him in his place very quickly. One was in heat and he began kissing her, it was beautiful. I intend to use an AI machine, but after seeing his sweetheart ways with the mare, I am hoping to give him the opportunity to breed naturally at least a few times a year. I hope and pray he will continue being the gentleman he is beginning to show as he ages. I have another 5 months to go before I must decide it's no longer safe for him to be with my gelding. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping it works out.
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