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Re: [RC] geldiing an an older stallion-question for Angie and others - rides2far

I've heard that a stallion that is gelded later in life still acts
stallionish? Is this true? Does it matter if he's bred a mare before 
or> not?


Josie's horse was gelded at 5. He was more stallionish than the others
for another year or so but very little evidence any more. He does stare
at the old mare across the road a lot but that's all. 7 was gelded at 7
but I doubt he's seen a mare in several years and hadn't been bred so far
as I know. (pretty sure)  He was *totally* un-mouthy. Has not offered to
nip *at all* so that trait isn't there to judge. He does do the stupid
"talking too much" thing but it's diminished a lot this week, don't know
if it's all because of the gelding or just that he's getting more used to
his surroundings.


Can you keep us up > to> date on how he behaves in his training?


Ha. Like *I* can keep a secret? :-) Sure thing. His major issues right
now simply deal with what little handling he's had being inept. He's very
friendly but any attempt at control of his head sends him barging in to
you. Out come the Parelli DVD's. :-P  You know for someone who knows so
much about control, I can't BELIEVE they show a woman saddling a horse
with the saddle pitched upwards sitting right on top of the horse's
shoulder! UGH!!!

Angie

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