Stallion Temperament

[Pink Gorilla]

Where can I go online to find honest reviews of stallion's temperaments? Whenever I Google a name, I just find reviews singing the praises of stallions. Whereas I know that in reality certain stallions produce more tricky temperaments that others and some produce offspring that are mainly considered a professional's ride.

 

[TheMule]

This post is an old one, but a good one!
https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/threads/famous-stallions-quirks.505328/

 

[TheMule]

Of course stallion is far less than 50% of the equation though, mare and upbringing being far more important IMO
That said, I have a couple of lines I love and some I now actively avoid

 

[LEC]

Funnily enough all my stallion dislikes have come from watching hundreds and hundreds of offspring go through the sales ring (particularly Irish), some traits really do come out a lot. Then I will watch another tonne compete.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

There's not just temp to think about although it's obviously extremely important. Check blood lines for pssm etc and neurological issues passed down the line.

 

[tda]

Interesting, one of the most popular stallions in our breed was known to be an absolute ar*e, and yet he would come out at the shows bouncing all over and folk loved it.
No points or rosette for sane and sensible unfortunately

 

[minesadouble]

Interesting, one of the most popular stallions in our breed was known to be an absolute ar*e, and yet he would come out at the shows bouncing all over and folk loved it.
No points or rosette for sane and sensible unfortunately

I have no issues with a stallion being an arse at a show unless it passes that trait onto it's offspring.
There is a Stallion that I absolutely love, who throws stunning offspring but they are so notoriously difficult I wouldn't dream of bringing one home.

 

[Springs]

Why not name the stallions your considering and see the views of the forum members?

 

[Kaylum]

We used to have stallion parades. Not sure they have them anymore. It was really useful to talk to the owners and see the stallion in the flesh.