Gypsy Cobs

We believe in keeping our stallions as happy as possible. We do not keep them stabled or isolated longterm, unless they are in training or are in heavy competition, but even then we allow them to run naturally with there chosen mares and will still bring them out of the breeding paddocks to work or train, it really depends upon the individual stallion and how they are physically and mentally progressing. Daily assessment is essential.

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.