Hi Megan
great advice, but what if only have 10 acres and 3 mares? I have held off
getting a stallion and geld for the reason that electric fences are
great!.....Except when a storm comes and tree litter shorts out the
fence.....a mare in season and a colt....easy to see what may happen
Deb

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Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [welshcobs] Royal Survival Kit


> Hi Olivia
>
> We tend to run some together, others, depending on how they've been
brought
> up, will never run happily with others, best to start young. I find your
> best trying to run stallions together out of season & when the mares are
> well out of site, so they forget what their supposed to be protecting. In
> some large paddocks (over 100 acres), we've been able to run about 4
mature
> stallions, a couple of younger colts & geldings all in together, some
> stallions will gather their own herds, but mostly all is happy, just a few
> squeals when you first add someone.
>
> Each stallion is different, but some stallions really appreciate the
company
> I'm sure, even if its a gelding. We're lucky in Australia that our
> stallions can have that lifestyle, some in the UK (& I'm sure in some
places
> in Australia) are lucky to ever leave stables or small yards except for
> their "duties".
>
> Megan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Olivia Robertson" <orobertson@...>
> To: <welshcobs@...>
> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [welshcobs] Royal Survival Kit
>
>
> > Question for Stallion and Colt owners
> >
> > In the recent Cob Handbook I noticed many of you have several/many
> > stallions and colts. I am just wondering where abouts you paddock them
> > all? Do any of them run together? Also, what sort of fencing do you
> > have? My housemate has told me some horror stories with stallions going
> > through or over different types of fencing. I would really appreciate
> > if all of you could respond as this is one issue which has baffled me
> > for some time.
> >
> > >>> dazzleme2@... 04/15/03 01:06pm >>>
> > Thanks Tara, good advice! Posted your halter yesterday
> > Cheers
> > Deb
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Tara Hayden
> > To: welshcobs@...
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: [welshcobs] Royal Survival Kit
> >
> >
> > Survival Tip In my opinion there is only 1 DON'T GET STRESSED it is
> > only a big ag show. If you get stressed you then don't enjoy it and if
> > you don't enjoy it why do it ---it costs to much -----have fun Cheers
> > TARA
> >
> > Griffin Park <dazzleme2@...> wrote:
> >
> > Yep true Sabina, will have a couple of wild rides lol, I did like
> > the idea about the torch and the neck thingy...2 things I would have
> > gone without and would be handy
> > Deb
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Sabina
> > To: welshcobs@...
> > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 11:11 AM
> > Subject: RE: [welshcobs] Royal Survival Kit
> >
> >
> > Hi Deb,
> >
> > That makes showing seem a big stress, in hand showing is heaps
> > easier just bring your horse his bridle and papers arrive clean do your
> > class and go home, easy!
> >
> > Sabina Helmgens
> > http://au.geocities.com/grenwoodcobs
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Griffin Park [mailto:dazzleme2@...]
> > Sent: Sunday, 13 April 2003 8:53 AM
> > To: welshcobs@...
> > Subject: [welshcobs] Royal Survival Kit
> >
> >
> > Courtesy of Bambi, thought would share this with group!
> >
> > "Survival Kit", here is just a few thingy's.
> >
> > 1. Make sure you take plenty of jokes/humour....you must laugh
> > at least once a day.
> >
> > 2. Take plenty of water and snacks (especially if you're taking
> > kids).
> >
> > 3. Make sure they (kids) have their own pocket money and an
> > absolute limit on how much they can spend.
> >
> > 4. (REALLY IMPORTANT) Make sure everyone has a phone!!!!! (we
> > had our car stolen from Melbourne show last year...we now all have a
> > phone each.
> >
> > 5. Type up and highlight in different colours each horses
> > classes for the day. Then stick it up on the wall of the locker.
> >
> > 6. Take swag and sleeping bag for quick naps between
> > everything.
> >
> > 7. Take extra torch just in case.
> >
> > 8. Get trendy neck thingy to hold keys and membership things
> > (badge or card) (Billabong or RIpCurl) *essential.
> >
> > 9. Only take cash to the show...no Credit Cards (then you don't
> > get tempted to buy more stuff)
> >
> > 10. Take extra batteries in all sizes....and chargers for
> > everything....phones...clippers etc.
> >
> > 11. Take table and chairs for extra bums and the junk
> > collection after a few days.
> >
> > 12. Buy a plastic thingy with pockets that can be put over the
> > door for papers...no.s etc. etc.
> >
> >
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