Stallion for sale? buy or not to buy?
Hi I’m currently looking for a horse/pony.
It has to be something bombproof as it will also be used for my little sister who has learning disabilities.
I saw this beauty of a gelding but the owner decided not to sell. So now I have found the stallion.
He is everything from my dreams and the perfect height, and just everything I wanted.
But he’s a stallion?
Is this going to affect him anyway?
I don’t want to get him cut as I might decide to breed from him and he is such a beauty!
But what do you think?
http://www.dragondriving.co.uk/horsesnew.php?ddi=3
He is the second down it says…
14.3hh ride and drive stallion.
Oh and also do you think he could jump around 3ft?
He is going to be used for fun rides, sponsered rides and hacking and lots of SJ and some dressgae.
Oh also my cousin breeds so I am used to woking with them.
You’re asking because you are smart. He is a stallion and you will always have to be aware of that and remember that. He is obviously stands and works at the same time and in my opinion, that is mentally very healthy for a stallion. He is also socially sophisticated as the ad says he is good when paired with other horses in a dray (if I read the correct ad – it’s no longer the second one down). The proof is in the pudding and you said you like his offspring, so that is also a bonus.
People will tell you that a stallion is unpredictable. I disagree. A stallion is VERY predictable. If permitted the distraction, he will act like a stallion and whatever that means to him. Please remember when you are working with a stallion that when breeding crosses into their thoughts, that’s pretty much all that they will be able to think about. You just want them to be in that thought mode at appropriate times.
To that end, do not treat him like a pet and hand feed him (others will disagree, I am sure) because using the mouth to nibble on the back of a mare’s legs and bum is the way a stallion asks a mare if she is receptive to his advances. I don’t want him to use his mouth anywhere near me, except to accept the bit when I put the bridle on him. Of course give him treats, but put them in a bucket. Trust me, he will not miss the lovey dovey stuff as much as you will. He will be more well mannered than many other horses, in fact.
I suggest that you do not discount this horse only because he is a stallion. You must search yourself and find out if you are willing or able to deal with his stallionness and then make the choice. Getting him gelded at this point will not make much difference, so I would think that is not a good solution for perceived problems.
One thing you must consider though, is other people. Will you be able to prevent others from handling him improperly? By that, I mean will others hand feed him or not pay attention to him if they lead him to field when you are not around? Also, here in the US there are many public places that do not allow stallions under any circumstances. This is primarily (I know people are going to be angry at this) because many Americans think that having a misbehaving and unmannered stallion is ‘cool’ and their right and think also that all stallions behave that way. So very often stallions are relegated to remaining on their home farms much of the time. Also, I have worked with lots of kids with horses and dogs and also stallions. I have worked with kids who were seriously emotionally disturbed, physically impaired, hearing impaired and just regular old kids. In all cases, the relationship between the kid and the critter has to be the deciding factor. Safety is always the most important thing (for both the kid and the critter) and you will know if it is a safe match or not. If you have any misgivings, you must stop the relationship immediately.
Keep doing your ‘research’ and asking opinions. Go to see him several times if that is feasible. Ask about his experiences. Ask how he behaves in the breeding shed. Take your cousin with you if you can. You will make a good decision based on what is safe. But don’t discount him just because he is a stallion. (Of course, if he is a JERK becasue he is a stallion, then you should discount him because he is a JERK, not because he is a stallion.)
