Wherever semen is sent there is always the potential for problems during transit and we have most problems with chilled semen. Frozen semen removes some of the issues around transporting semen as it has to be delivered prior to the onset of the mares cycle so it is there ready. It must be transported by an experienced transport company and then stored correctly in liquid nitrogen when it arrives at its destination. It never ceases to amaze me the number of times semen is requested for a mare and it is not available.
Common reasons include the stallion is away competing or at a stallion parade, bank holidays affecting the courier companies, overbooking with too many mares needing semen on the same day or if the stallion operates a ballot system for semen. There is nothing more frustrating than preparing a mare perfectly for insemination and then not being able to get semen.
Make sure you check prior to deciding on the stallion. Questions to ask: Are there any dates the stallion will not be available? Are there any bank holidays that will affect delivery particularly from the EU? Is there a chance I will not get semen on my chosen day due to other mares or a ballot system? It is incredibly important that stallion semen is being handled and processed by experienced people.
Speak to other mare owners and ask how their experience was. If the stallion is at home, how experienced is the owner? How long have they been providing semen from the stallion and what facilities do they have for collection and assessing semen prior to sending? Sadly there are no minimum standards for the quality of shipped semen but I expect all semen to have been checked prior to delivery and to arrive with paperwork detailing the quality of the ejaculate.
There are some great AI centers and studs in the UK and for me I would only chose a stallion based at an experienced place. When we need it, we call them and the semen comes promptly when we need it, with all the appropriate paperwork and everything runs smoothly. The stud fee is what someone pays to breed their mare to a stallion. Though the temperament of stallions can range widely, they are often characterized to be harder to handle than mares and geldings.
They can be aggressive by nature and territorial of their surroundings. However, some stallions are calm, well-mannered, gentle and willing to please. Their breed , training and environment can all impact how they behave.
However, it is always important to be cautious around stallions, as they can be unpredictable. Since stallions can be difficult to handle at times and can be aggressive, they are often only kept for breeding purposes. Once a stallion has been castrated, he is often easier to work with. However, if trained right, they can also excel in many different disciplines.
Stallions will typically form either bachelor or family herds when in the wild. In a family herd they will be in charge of a group of mares and in a bachelor herd they travel with other stallions. A family herd dynamic is typically made up of one stallion with around two to four mares and their foals. Some dominant and powerful stallions may have herds of five or more mares and their offspring, but that is not common. Family herds will often travel closely together until the young horses are ready to go off to start their own herds.
Sue McDonnell is an adjunct professor of reproductive behavior at the New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where she is the founding head of the university's equine behavior program.
And she is the author of two introductory books on horse behavior: "Understanding Horse Behavior" and "Understanding Your Horse's Behavior. How to Handle 8 Stallion Behavior Problems. Home how to handle 8 stallion behavior problems. How to Handle 8 Stallion Behavior Problems Learn how to handle eight troublesome behaviors and teach your breeding stallion manner with tips from Dr.
By Abigail Boatwright In a perfect world, a stallion walks into the breeding shed, drops, stands calmly for preparation, travels politely over to the mare, and while he might vocalize with excitement, he still takes care of business in an organized, safe manner — either on the mounting dummy or with the mare — then dismounts and follows his handler back to his stall.
Use these tips to manage his behaviors without stifling his libido. Nipping and Biting the Handler The scenario: At any point during the interaction with a stallion, he reaches around and nips or bites the handler. Striking The scenario: During the time leading up to actually mounting the mare, a stallion might strike out at the mare with a foreleg. Kicking During Prep The scenario: Some stallions kick out in response to having their penises cleaned prior to either breeding a mare or semen collection.
Rearing The scenario: As the handler is leading the stallion toward the mare or breeding shed, the horse rears. How to handle it: Avoid trying to tug the horse down with the lead. Rushing Ahead The scenario: During the breeding process, a stallion might mount the mare or dummy too soon or too vigorously — whether before everything is in place or before the mare is in position or simply just too forcefully.
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While attitude and personality will add to his stallion status, these characteristics need to be manageable. As your chosen stallion will make up half of the genetic makeup of your foal, a good temperament is vital as this is an important characteristic that will be passed on.
When looking for the perfect dressage stallion, good conformation is vital to achieving movements and paces that score high percentages. You can have the most talented horse in the world with the most beautiful paces, however, if he has a bad temperament he will be difficult to train, whereas a less talented horse that has a wonderful willing temperament will try his best for you.
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