Country Lady
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Thank you all for the information, I must say that I am sorry for starting such an debate
. As for the colt he was removed, and I will carefully watch the mares. IF for any reason she may be bred, she will be properly cared for. I want to give a special thanks to nnadams for understanding the learning curve.
However I must defend myself on this one thing, I am new to minis, however not to the world of breeding and showing animals, In my area I was the one informing others in the world of rabbits, and I think that once we become "experts" in our areas, we forget the times when we where learning. Resulting in assisting others in a manner less than desirable. My decision was not of negligence. I was informed by someone I do trust that he was not able bred, the first time I witnessed his behavior I sought additional advice here, and was accused of not caring for her safety, my concern is why I sought information
. I am not hindered by the advice, I am an adult, I just would like to point out that on the internet, you do not know who you are addressing in such a forward manner, please think next time, the next questions could come from a child, or 4-Her seeking advice from elders, and receiving a very insulting answer. Those answer are the ones that turn kids and others from your hobby, to other things, I have witnessed this.
Thank you again for all the advice I have received, and I have learned my lesson, hopefully others learn from my stupidity as well!!!!
I have a colt that will be one year old in June. I do not have any other horses under three and he had no one to turn out with him his own age, he acted a little down. I was reading here that some breeders put colts out with mares so that they can teach them to be a gentlemen. I did this about 4 months ago now, and after I worried and watched he became part of the herd and I think he is happier, they run and jump as he should. Two of these mares are open due to plans of showing them this year. and the third is out of requirements. I am not sure of her exact story as it was lost during the course of time, she is 13 and has had one foal due to problems they both did survive however she was on IVs and at the vet for the a while, it was recommended that she was not bred again. I am respecting that for her safety, she drives and I am happy with her. He has began to nip at them, to herd them were he wants them, they are not overly aggressive and I have been happy with their response to them, they will nip back or turn their hind end to him, I think they are teaching him they way to treat a lady, however tonight he tried to mount the mare that should not be bred. She did turn and run him off, he just came up behind her and jumped up, no "courtship" or "romance" as my stallion does with his ladies. I hope she is teaching him to not be so pushy, however my concern is when is he fertile, and able to bred her. When should he be away from my mares? Thanks
Thank you again for all the advice I have received, and I have learned my lesson, hopefully others learn from my stupidity as well!!!!
I have a colt that will be one year old in June. I do not have any other horses under three and he had no one to turn out with him his own age, he acted a little down. I was reading here that some breeders put colts out with mares so that they can teach them to be a gentlemen. I did this about 4 months ago now, and after I worried and watched he became part of the herd and I think he is happier, they run and jump as he should. Two of these mares are open due to plans of showing them this year. and the third is out of requirements. I am not sure of her exact story as it was lost during the course of time, she is 13 and has had one foal due to problems they both did survive however she was on IVs and at the vet for the a while, it was recommended that she was not bred again. I am respecting that for her safety, she drives and I am happy with her. He has began to nip at them, to herd them were he wants them, they are not overly aggressive and I have been happy with their response to them, they will nip back or turn their hind end to him, I think they are teaching him they way to treat a lady, however tonight he tried to mount the mare that should not be bred. She did turn and run him off, he just came up behind her and jumped up, no "courtship" or "romance" as my stallion does with his ladies. I hope she is teaching him to not be so pushy, however my concern is when is he fertile, and able to bred her. When should he be away from my mares? Thanks
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