Hi all,
We've just had our first stallion experience this last season. While Step
On was a real gentleman and didn't cause any problems it was still good to
know that once the mares were pregnant he would go home. We had double
fences, double electrics - in fact his paddock resembled fort knox and my
theory was if he got out he deserved to get the mare!

I guess another advantage of not having your own colt or stallion is that
you are more likely to access a number of different bloodlines if you are
sending your mares out. It is quite nice to plan who the lucky boys will be
rather than be tempted to keep using your own stallion.

I guess if you are lucky enough to lease a colt or stallion for a short
season that also gives you a few more options. I hate the thought of
sending my Lily away - I'd rather have the boy sent here!

Good luck everyone at the royal.

Melinda.






>From: "howe family" <nawarrah@...>
>Reply-To: welshcobs@...
>To: <welshcobs@...>
>Subject: Re: [welshcobs] Royal Survival Kit
>Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 19:27:50 +1000
>
>Yep, I think when you've only got smaller acreage & a few mares it can be
>easier just to send your mares out. People might think this is more
>expensive, but you've only got to feed a stallion for 1 season, ensure that
>electric fence never goes off etc. & you soon realise that its all not fun
>&
>games.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Griffin Park" <dazzleme2@...>
>To: <welshcobs@...>
>Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 8:21 PM
>Subject: Re: [welshcobs] Royal Survival Kit
>
>
> > 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
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "howe family" <nawarrah@...>
> > To: <welshcobs@...>
> > 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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