I have purchases two beautiful 12 and 13 y/o mares, and put them in a field with a 2y/o paint stallion. He wants to play and chase them but one of the mares turns and tries to kick or bite him if he gets too close to her or the other mare. I know he is try to claim his dominance , but the one bay mare is just tougher. I work with all of them daily and spend time and grooming evenly with all three horses but will they ever get along? They have been together for a week now. Also the two mares are broke and gentle when riding. The paint has had a saddle on about 5 times and never has tried to buck or misbehave, but acts skittish and scared at times, which I would expect him to do. If all taken and ridden together do you think he would calm down seeing the other horses not skittish, or do you think that they would all act up being they can't get along right now. I hate to haul them to the mountain and have to load up and go home. Thanks
2007-02-06 06:44:51 · 6 answers · asked by FANNY 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
OK - you have a stallion, who is just coming into his masculinity. Then you have two mares - one of whom is definitely the lead mare. If neither are in heat, and teh stud is coming on to them, they will react and kick at him or chase him.
The older mares will place him last in the pecking order - uintil he comes of age and establishes his stallion status. When he does, and they come into heat -he will become king!
You have notgien them long enough to establish the pecking order, and this process will never end - horses are always challenging the pecking order and it shifts sometimes, especially when you introduce new horses.
Yes, being around and ridden with the older mares will calm the stallion. However, unless you plan on raising foals, I'd geld him ASAP. This will make a calmer, better riding horse and will reduce the pasture drama.
Horse behaviro under saddle is different than pasture behavior. Your mares will likely obey you under saddle and only lay their ears back at the stallion if he gets too close while you guys are riding. The calming influence of the older horses will help give a lesson to the colt.
Give this time, and the mares will accept the colt. But realize that someone must be boss and with a stallion, there will always be bossy behavior and retaliation from mares who aren't in the mood.
2007-02-06 08:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of good information but one thing I would try if you can separate the mares and try putting one mare at a time in with your stud. Mares are quite dominate and moody. And be careful riding your stud around other horses. Keep him at a safe distance from other horses when riding until you know him and his actions or know how to correct him quickly and safely.
2007-02-06 16:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by ldbevers21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the stallion is the low man on the totem pole in a herd. There is a alpha mare that decides what goes on. That is why your bay is picking on him. His duty is to breed and hang around for their protection. If your mares mind you when you ride with other horses and obey your commands then you should be able to ride all of them together as long as you give the girls their space and don't let him crowd them. They think safety in numbers. I break all my horses with my grey gelding. He is trustworthy and very obedient. Then when the youngsters are more confident I go off on my own. My gelding is actually the one in charge and he picks on the young ones but when I start to ride them with him he doesn't pick on them as much.
2007-02-06 08:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Toni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are behaving normally--the stud is still a colt and probably the best thing for him is to get him gelded--the (boss) mare is older and will not tolerate his nonsense!! Riding them together should not be a problem--but the 2 yr. old needs alot more training before he is ready for the trail--he also needs to learn some manners around other horses!! If you've not been around or handled a stud--they can be very dangerous to you and others--(get him gelded) !
2007-02-06 07:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your horses will eventually get along.The stud and mare will like each other much more when she comes into heat. They are probably skittish because of things being new.Give them time.
2007-02-06 08:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-03 19:35:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋