mini shetland stallions

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Hello All

I've been offered a mini shettie colt, 2yrs old and I'm seriously considering getting him, to go with my other mini.

I just wonder if anyone has any stallions and are they more mischievous than geldings?

my current boy is 12ish and was a stallion until 9, he's very nervous of people and sudden noises and I find him difficult to catch! so really want another mini so he has someone to follow when I bring them in during the winter! was thinking I might leave the colt to become a gelding, but I don't want to end up with another pain, would it be best to get him cut!

apparently he's well handled and is good to catch, with the farrier and has been lead out etc!!
 
Yes, get him cut. They are very good at walking on their back legs and they can be great escapologists and if any mares are within six miles... :D
 
I've owned or cared for three mini stallions over the years. Two were perfect gentlemen, kind, gentle and easy to handle, even around mares.

The third was a sh 1 t, who OH threatened with the dog food factory on several occasions :D He was an escape artist, climbed the muck heap and jumped down over the fence, rolled under the post and rail, barged through hedges and electric tape.....

I love them though :D
 
MrsElle said:
I've owned or cared for three mini stallions over the years. Two were perfect gentlemen, kind, gentle and easy to handle, even around mares.

The third was a sh 1 t, who OH threatened with the dog food factory on several occasions :D He was an escape artist, climbed the muck heap and jumped down over the fence, rolled under the post and rail, barged through hedges and electric tape.....

I love them though :D
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hahahaha he sounds like a legend, I do seem to be attracted to the naughty ones! I don't have one horse that is easy! so maybe getting him cutted would be a good idea! I have a mare but she's 15'2 and 28 so doubt he'd be fussed by her but don't want to risk it as she will kick if he does annoy her!
 
Just had mine cut, in the hope that he will settle down and become less naughty. It was also rather unnerving every time he escaped, trying to catch him before he got to the mares. He was certainly always optimistic - but tackling a 17.2 ID mare was nearly the end of him - he flew 10 yards through the air! He might never become a sensible pony, but I hope a slightly easier one to cope with.
 
swilliam said:
Just had mine cut, in the hope that he will settle down and become less naughty. It was also rather unnerving every time he escaped, trying to catch him before he got to the mares. He was certainly always optimistic - but tackling a 17.2 ID mare was nearly the end of him - he flew 10 yards through the air! He might never become a sensible pony, but I hope a slightly easier one to cope with.
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oh blimey! how long ago did you get him cut? has it made a difference? best call the vets on Tuesday and get a quote for gelding him before I say yes then!! I'd never forgive myself if my mare kicked something so tiny! I'm so lucky with my current boy and he's so scared of everything, he's had one zap from the electric fence, he wont go near it again! that was a year ago too!
 
I've got 3 minis (lost my lovely gelding) all mares but they get on great with the big horses and the smallest mini mare and my 16hh tb are great buddies. They are fabulous little horses imo but unless you're a breeder I don't think there is any point in having a stallion myself and there is always the worry he will somehow get to a mare.

I did introduce them over time as my Welsh gelding did try to kill them over the fence when he first laid eyes on them.
 
Had him done 6 weeks ago. He's still on his own, but planning to try and socialise him next week. He does seem a little calmer - haven't seen him squaring up to the big gelding in the next paddock recently. Shame in a way, he was so funny stamping his little hoof and squealing, but for his own safety....
 
The earlier you cut the quicker he becomes a gentleman and easier to handle, doesnt mean he will lose his well known shetland traits though, those come with the territory.
 
One of mine got cut at 12, came straight to me from the rescue centre when he was healed up and he is the quietest pony I've ever come across, he's no bother at all. I had my other one gelded at 1 and he's a sod!
 
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