I have a 14 year old Arabian Stallion , He is Crabbet -Old English
He has never been USED, his previous owner had him turned out for years .He has done showing and Dressage in his younger days He has a wonderful temperment and is great to ride in an enclosed area ..Is he too old to use for Breeding
2006-10-28 11:04:16 · 4 answers · asked by mary s 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
14 is not too old for a stallion to start breeding. The only problem you may have is encouraging him to use his natural stallion behaviour, if he has not been allowed to cover a mare until now, he may be reluctant inititally.
You also need to help him to know when it is appropriate to show his stallion behavior - eg when he is being ridden is not acceptable. The easiest way to do this is to have two sets of tack, that way when his "riding" tack is put on he knows it is time to concentrate on his regular job, and when his "covering" tack is used he knows it is ok to show off for the mares.
I've handled Thoroughbrd stallions, and we find that the following steps usually help to teach them that it is ok to behave naturally:
Find an older experienced mare (one that has a good temperament and has had several foals) that is heavily in season and introduce her to him from behind a teasing board (if you do not have one of these, you can lead him up to the paddock fence line whilst she is turned out). The mare will willing stand for the stallion and let him sniff and nuzzle her, you should praise him for this as it is exactly what you want him to do. Just let him take it slowly and praise him for his good behaviour.
Hope all goes well!
2006-10-28 22:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by PNewmarket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age don't matter as long as he can perform. Of course you know that the male of any species of animal can produce sperm until the day he dies. Humans included.
You should try pasture breeding. It works most of the time.
2006-10-28 18:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by Giggidie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heavens no, our horses sire- Silver Doris, --was still going strong in his 30 year, he died at 33 with the biggest grin on his face. good luck.
2006-10-28 18:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by John E 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that he is ok, but you may want to have a vet check before you breed him.
2006-10-28 20:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by dancer.4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋