you said you search and it seemed that geldings were more succesful? The statistics could be misleading - it could be just more people are riding geldings. You'd have to do a true study where all other parameters are equal to compare gelding vs. mare success rate.
And a bit of trivia - I was told that the bedouins preferred to ride mares in battle. the stallions were left at home. Don't know if true, just interesting if so...
cindy
From: cjstaf@xxxxxxx To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Riding mares - Nasr69 Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 01:54:59 +0000
In response to the question about mares being "moody" - I have had an arabian mare for 6 yrs. She is the most relaxed laid back horse I've ever ridden. I can't even tell when she goes into heat, because her mood never changes.
I once had an arab cross gelding. He was a jerk.
I say pay attention to the personality and not to the gender. Just my novice opinion.
