Mares vs geldings vs studs

poniesnpitbulls · 03-06-2009, 05:54 PM

I have worked with mares, geldings and studs. and I guess I don't really have a prefrence, I've had awesome success with all. I have saddle broke a lot of stallions. And they have all been very focused and learned quickly. I have two mares and they get bitter toward eachother. I think any horse can be trouble and any horse can wonderful whether its a stud or not. Its all in how they are trained!

cowboys_cowgurl · 03-06-2009, 06:00 PM

I will say that personally, I like geldings much better, but can tolerate the gelding like mares. I have only delt with mini studs and all three were little monsters! I guess mares and geldings are equal...but studs equal bleh!

e_watson09 · 03-07-2009, 10:16 AM

I personally love mares but I think geldings can be easier to work with. (depending on the horses)

You can find some outright mean and stubborn geldings out there just like you can find a mean and stubborn mare. I don't really work with studs but I've heard they're a pain.

Teaque · 03-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Geldings

horsesare1 · 03-07-2009, 12:38 PM

I prefer geldings any day.... although I've known a few very loyal mares that would walk thru fire for their 'people'.

Ask a mare, tell a gelding.......

classydoll · 03-07-2009, 12:48 PM

I absolutely love mares, but during season they can get really annoying.
Geldings are more often then not the ones who turn out to be something easy to work with and really willing to give you their all. Mares will usually show some attitude.

Studs are just fun to ride, but I would stay away from owning one. ;D

hjackma51982 · 03-07-2009, 12:55 PM

I am gonna have to go against the grain grain here. While I have admittadly only worked with about 8 or 10 stallions, I generally prefer them. I found that it is not so much about negotioating with them per se, so much as it is about being fair. In the few that I have worked have worked with they seemed to to have a finer line than mares or gelding between fair and unfair. If you were unfair with them they would stop listening and begin "arguing" or just plain be a PITA. So long as I was fair, they were brilliant to work with.

idlewild · 03-07-2009, 12:55 PM

If you want a horse that is trustworthy and reliable a gelding all the way! (well, mostly... lol)

I've found that I almost get along with mares more than I do with geldings. Our personalities seem to be better suited it seems. But still, I do love my geldings, they are great fun!!

horseandrider17 · 03-07-2009, 05:31 PM

i personally like working with geldings and studs best...mares are too moody for me...

PinkHorse · 03-07-2009, 05:50 PM

A great stallion is virtually unbeatable in the show ring. They have a presence that few mares and, imo, no gelding can match.

If you build a relationship with a mare, she will give you her all. A good mare has that "look at me" attitude that makes her stand out.

A good gelding is usually fairly steady and requires less of his rider than a stallion or mare.

All three have their benefits and drawbacks. For me, I love an amazing stallion but have had great experiences with stallions, mares & geldings. Talent is the critical factor.

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horsesare1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: up state Ny Posts: 2,302 Images: 152 Blog Entries: 1	I prefer geldings any day.... although I've known a few very loyal mares that would walk thru fire for their 'people'. Ask a mare, tell a gelding....... __________________ Gotta Love 'Em Horse.. You are truly noble, for you fly without wings, and conquer without sword

03-07-2009, 12:48 PM	#36
classydoll Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 30	I absolutely love mares, but during season they can get really annoying. Geldings are more often then not the ones who turn out to be something easy to work with and really willing to give you their all. Mares will usually show some attitude. Studs are just fun to ride, but I would stay away from owning one. ;D __________________ Riding: The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. ~Author Unknown As a horse runs, think of it as a game of tag with the wind. ~ Tre Tuberville

03-07-2009, 12:55 PM	#37
hjackma51982 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 423	I am gonna have to go against the grain grain here. While I have admittadly only worked with about 8 or 10 stallions, I generally prefer them. I found that it is not so much about negotioating with them per se, so much as it is about being fair. In the few that I have worked have worked with they seemed to to have a finer line than mares or gelding between fair and unfair. If you were unfair with them they would stop listening and begin "arguing" or just plain be a PITA. So long as I was fair, they were brilliant to work with. __________________ OF COURSE an apple doesn't have a correct orange peel...but they do still have a peel

03-07-2009, 12:55 PM	#38
idlewild Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 6,449 Images: 423 Blog Entries: 167	If you want a horse that is trustworthy and reliable a gelding all the way! (well, mostly... lol) I've found that I almost get along with mares more than I do with geldings. Our personalities seem to be better suited it seems. But still, I do love my geldings, they are great fun!! __________________ Honorary Aussie, Oi! Feliche +Idlewild = Serial Eventers // Idlewild and I Love BODIE! are M&M This one time, at band camp....I will tell you, but it will cost ya. I was on HGS when we made 2 and 3 million posts, and takin a math test for 4

03-06-2009, 05:54 PM	#31
poniesnpitbulls Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: a house Posts: 96	I have worked with mares, geldings and studs. and I guess I don't really have a prefrence, I've had awesome success with all. I have saddle broke a lot of stallions. And they have all been very focused and learned quickly. I have two mares and they get bitter toward eachother. I think any horse can be trouble and any horse can wonderful whether its a stud or not. Its all in how they are trained!

03-06-2009, 06:00 PM	#32
cowboys_cowgurl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle of Nowhere, NY Posts: 594 Images: 4	I will say that personally, I like geldings much better, but can tolerate the gelding like mares. I have only delt with mini studs and all three were little monsters! I guess mares and geldings are equal...but studs equal bleh!

03-07-2009, 10:16 AM	#33
e_watson09 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Centerville, Ohio Posts: 2,229 Images: 3	I personally love mares but I think geldings can be easier to work with. (depending on the horses) You can find some outright mean and stubborn geldings out there just like you can find a mean and stubborn mare. I don't really work with studs but I've heard they're a pain.

03-07-2009, 05:31 PM	#39
horseandrider17 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 34	i personally like working with geldings and studs best...mares are too moody for me... __________________ "At its finest, rider and horse are joined not by tack, but by trust. Each is totally reliant upon the other. Each is the selfless guardian of the other's very well-being."

03-07-2009, 05:50 PM	#40
PinkHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My Desk Posts: 1,024 Images: 50	A great stallion is virtually unbeatable in the show ring. They have a presence that few mares and, imo, no gelding can match. If you build a relationship with a mare, she will give you her all. A good mare has that "look at me" attitude that makes her stand out. A good gelding is usually fairly steady and requires less of his rider than a stallion or mare. All three have their benefits and drawbacks. For me, I love an amazing stallion but have had great experiences with stallions, mares & geldings. Talent is the critical factor.

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