horse concerns

Zannie · #1 06-13-2008, 08:42 PM

any advice on dealing with a stallion,he'll be gelded as soon as it dries up alittle around here, i'm in iowa and it hasent been a good start to summer here..
my problem is i have to put him in a stall when i rotate him and my mare, while he's in the stall he thows a fit rears up makes alot of noise and stomps,it kinda scares me,i've never realy dealt with a stallion so any advice would be great..
last month my sil passed away from cancer he was her horse and i've inherited him he's only three and has had no trianing yet, he leads and is very sweet normaly..i do have him going to a trainer in two months

Paula · #2 06-17-2008, 05:33 PM

Hi,

Sorry about your sil.

As for your colt. He needs to be handled firmly, with respect, but not fear, nor with trust. Consistent discipline is essential. You can't allow him to nibble one and then tell him he can't nibble the next. You may want to have a lead rope with a chain available as well as buggy whip or lunge whip.

Does the colt lunge at all? If so, you might want to work him and tire him some prior to putting him in a stall.

You may want to look into natural calmers such as are sold in catalogs. I don't think I can name names here, but some catalogs specialize in equine herbal treatments. There are several that have all kinds of medicines, herbal, otc and prescription.

What are you feeding him? He doesn't need a high energy or high protein feed. Good grass hay, no alfalfa and probably not even timothy and a just few pounds of grain or pellets.

Good luck,
Paula

Zannie · #3 06-18-2008, 08:50 PM

thanks for your responce.my colts name is pilgrem and we havent realy worked with him much he just became my horse a month ago and i have him going to a trianer the end of july,he does lead good and is a nice boy its just when he gets stalled he has issues,i'm hoping after he's gelded i can work with him more and put him in his stall more so he gets used to it,,
as far as feed he is pastured all day to graze and he gets good hay at night i don't grian in the summer so i don't think its to much protien...

Paula · #4 06-20-2008, 04:43 AM

Will he be gelded prior to going to the trainer?

Zannie · #5 06-21-2008, 09:25 AM

yes he will be gelded next monday and he goes to the trainer the end of july ,i cant wait i realy think he's going to be a great horse he is very nice and kinda mellow(when not stalled) and so good lookin i will need steps to mount him i'm five seven but he's a very tall horse so the tainer is going to use steps to train him ..

Paula · #6 06-22-2008, 06:05 PM

Your plans for him sound good. Remember it takes a full year to get all the testosterone out of their systems.

Zannie · #7 06-23-2008, 07:22 PM

wow a full year ,my vet said about 2 months,i hope he gets over it sooner,males with all thier parts just too much for me

Nadya · #8 07-15-2008, 04:54 AM

I absolutly agree with Paula, low energy feed with high protein. He still needs to grow but you want to be careful with feeding excess energy to stallions as they can use it against you. I have delt with three stallions in my breeding experience (I have bred Warmbloods with my mother ever since I can remember and now have my own breeding program), The key with stallions is to win them over. A bit like our other halves, they have to feel like they are the king of the paddock whilst you are still in control. Every time you see them take a treat (one for each of cource), the others may feel a little rejected but they know you still love them. Make time to spend with him, brush him, fuss over him and he will love you forever. But the most important thing is to always be in control, always keep the corner of you eye on him especially while the testosterone is still in his system and it will take up to a year because he is older. Happy horsing!