Mini Stud?

DriftwoodAcres · 04-26-2008, 09:05 AM

We are looking at getting a mini foal, for my 11 y/o daughter to train. I was just wondering if we could keep it a stud, if we don't keep it around mares. Or should we geld it. I just want a horse that's easy for my daughter to train though....

thanks

short_kid · 04-26-2008, 09:21 AM

I would geld it if you are not planning on breeding.

WhisperStables · 04-26-2008, 09:25 AM

Ditto, if you want ease of training, a gelding id the way to go. Much more predictable that way too.

kaykay · 04-26-2008, 09:27 AM

PLEASE do buy a gelding or geld the foal. Geldings by far make the best kids horses. Miniatures are small but stallions still act like stallions and can be too much for a child to handle. Also if your child ever decides to show in 4h or rated shows they cannot show an intact stallion.

BabyMay · 04-26-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DriftwoodAcres

We are looking at getting a mini foal, for my 11 y/o daughter to train. I was just wondering if we could keep it a stud, if we don't keep it around mares. Or should we geld it. I just want a horse that's easy for my daughter to train though....

thanks

Definately geld. Too many inferior stallions these days. And they are unpredictable. If he got loose , he could cause a lot of problems.

sswtness75 · 04-26-2008, 10:05 AM

I have seen a miniature stallion take down a 15 hand gelding. A stallion is a stallion regardless of size. I agree with everyone else, gelding is the way to go.

pasopony · 04-28-2008, 02:04 PM

Geld for sure

Minis may be small, but they don't know it - and a stallion is a stallion regardless of size. I've seen 250lb stallions pull over grown men - or reach up and paw people in the face/chest. Yep, geldings are good for the kids.

Saelym · 04-28-2008, 02:10 PM

Geld. They may be little guys, but they have the heart of a warrior!

farmergal · 04-28-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kaykay

PLEASE do buy a gelding or geld the foal. Geldings by far make the best kids horses. Miniatures are small but stallions still act like stallions and can be too much for a child to handle. Also if your child ever decides to show in 4h or rated shows they cannot show an intact stallion.

I agree!!!!!!

I sold a colt last spring. I told them to cut him. Did they? NO

So I get a call last December asking me to buy him back. An intact male is NOT for kids.

horselady · 04-28-2008, 06:39 PM

SNIP< SNIP!!!!!!!
If you are not going to breed, and you are not planning to put him in with the mares as a stud. at least he could be put with them afterwards.

**Range** · 05-02-2008, 07:15 AM

My 30" stud recently jumped a 4 foot fence when my mare was in heat....

Geld him. It's just all around safer and healthier for all involved.

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kaykay Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 555	PLEASE do buy a gelding or geld the foal. Geldings by far make the best kids horses. Miniatures are small but stallions still act like stallions and can be too much for a child to handle. Also if your child ever decides to show in 4h or rated shows they cannot show an intact stallion. __________________ Breeding AMHA/AMHR/ASPC horses in pinto colors! http://www.baxterspaintedpasture.com Visit our newest site! www.americanshetlandpony.com Miniature Horse Conformation Book by Kay Baxter

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pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	Geld for sure Minis may be small, but they don't know it - and a stallion is a stallion regardless of size. I've seen 250lb stallions pull over grown men - or reach up and paw people in the face/chest. Yep, geldings are good for the kids. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

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horselady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 3,307	SNIP< SNIP!!!!!!! If you are not going to breed, and you are not planning to put him in with the mares as a stud. at least he could be put with them afterwards. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

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Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,724	My 30" stud recently jumped a 4 foot fence when my mare was in heat.... Geld him. It's just all around safer and healthier for all involved. __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.