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[RC] Stallions in Endurance - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Lauretta tikitiki69@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== <<You can stick Galis nose in a water tank right beside a mare and you would never know this was a stud. I ride side by side with mares in heat, no problem what so ever. He goes next to a stud, next to geldings or by himself!>> I will agree with Char that Gali is one of the best-behaved HORSES (stallion, mare, or gelding) that you will ever see!! I had the privilege of riding MY stallion right next to hers at the Rides of March 50 this year, and you will not see a more well behaved stud. You would not even know he was a stallion unless someone told you. We rode several miles to the finish with nary a snort, kick, or cross-eyed look from either horse; they just did their jobs. Regardless of behavior, though, you still need to be 'one step ahead' of any problems; keep an eye on your horse and just practice a 'better safe than sorry' attitude if passing or riding along with any other horses. I have had Shaba behaving flawlessly, and have seen the other horse act up instead; for example, have had geldings kick out at us because they don't want a stallion getting too close to 'their' mare buddy, and have even had mares stop dead in their tracks and pee right in Shaba's face. He usually stops and kind of gives me a confused 'now what am I supposed to do?' look, but does not go any further and will wait for the mare to get going again. I have let him know I will simply NOT tolerate any acting up when he is under saddle. This is very important to establish, IMO. I try to train him with mixed groups, and he behaves quite well. But I still keep an eye open, 'cause while he is a good boy, any time you take the 'my dog doesn't bite, and my stud doesn't misbehave' attitude, that will be the one time they do. Lauretta and Shaba (I will have my treats taken away if I do not behave, upsetting my mom is NOT a good idea......I try very hard to be good :) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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