You may wonder why stallions are running out as a bachelor herd?
We believe in keeping our stallions as happy as possible. We do not keep them stabled or isolated longterm when not on covering duties.
We ensure all the boys are kept as nature intended.
Once the colts are weaned at six months, they are immediately put into a group, generally, we will put a young stallion in with this group. This gives security to the weanlings, but also gives vital tuition. They will remain in the bachelor herd environment for a number of years, being taken out for foot care, worming, grooming and be taught basic manners such as leading, trailer loading, and being washed down. They may even be taken to a few in hand shows.
If the conformation has not met the standards we require as stallion potential, the colt will be gelded at approximately 18mths of age.
When not on stallion duties and the breeding season comes to a close, we remove the stallions from the mares and they are put into a large barn with individual stabling, the stables are designed to allow integration, but keeps the boys safely until they are fully reunited as a group. This can take upto six weeks and sometimes more.
Once the boys have established themselves as a group again, we turn them into a large paddocks and sit and watch for any problems.
Once we are satisfied all is quiet, the pecking order has been re-established. We leave them in peace.
