We have a couple of Stallions which we use for showing classes and for covering. On occasions both of these boys have got quite excited at shows, presumably when they smell mares in season. Has anyone any suggestions about how to overcome this, we have tried herbal feed supplements and strong smelling ointment on the nose with varying success.
Anonymous (63.121.252.140)
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 11:58 am:
I have a stallion that I show and breed as well. I've been very lucky in that he doesn't act like a stallion at shows. Before I actually knew he would be so good, I talked with my vet and trainer. They both recommended Regumate. It will take his mind off the girls so he can consentrate on his job. Good Luck!
Jos (165.247.217.131)
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 02:08 pm:
You should also be aware that clinical evidence from the field suggests that prolonged use of Regumate in stallions may lead to "chemical castration" and that this may in fact be a permanent state. In other words, if you are planning on subsequently breeding this stallion, long-term use of Regumate may cause him to become sterile, so in the event you are not planning on breeding the stallion, why not geld him?
ELizabeth Hardy (12.38.198.125)
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 02:18 pm:
If you are going to use your stallion for breeding and showing at the same time I would not use regumate...
Talk with your vet before you consider regumate therapy for your stallion esp if he is to be used now or in the future in the breeding shed.
Rather than resort to chemicals you might try training him .... Not all stallions need chemical restriants to work and show...
They have to be taught what is acceptable behavior in the breeding shed as well as outside the breeding shed...
I know of several stallions who work side by side with mares some of which are in season and they know not to "get excited" Drop or call out.. They are focused on the task at hand and on their rider/handler.
Many find it too difficult to maintain a stallion in the breeding shed and on the show circut... so You many have to eliminate one thing inorder to do another.
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 06:46 pm:
Can someone suggest techniques for teaching a stallion correct behaviour at a show?
Anonymous (63.121.252.140)
Posted on Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 12:41 pm:
Expose him as much as you can. I do alot of 3-5 day shows so he has a chance to settle in a bit before I ask him to work. You might want to take him to some small local shows. Even if you don't show, take him, work him there. When he's bad, punish him, and reward him when he's good.
Our stallion is now working daily at the ranch, should we be concerned with his concentration of sperm? Will it impact his breeding at all? Last year we showed him and that did not affect anything, but now he is actually doing "work" and not just being a baby show horse:-) Does anyone have any ideas on this. www.arrowcranchqtrhorses.com
Jos
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 11:00 am:
If anything, your stallion will be likely to have a better quality sperm output when working, as he will be fit. You therefore have nothing to worry about.
Sammie
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 10:30 am:
My stallion usually behaves, but Natural essential oils like peppermint works well. Also vicks.
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