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geldings with stallion tendencies

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I would like to see tips on how to deal with late gelded horses. I have one I'm working with that is a bit pushy, which I deal with effectively with schooling on the Dually. He also tries to nip-either me or the clip on the lead- as we are walking. I've been schooling him back when he goes for me, and bumping him with the lead (it bangs his teeth as the clip comes back out of his mouth-dislikes that) when he goes for the clip. Anything else I can do? Anything else I should be aware to look for in a late gelded stallion?

Kicki -- Sweden
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Have you tried rubbing in some product that is used mainly to stop horses from chewing on wood, blankets etc. on the lead rope? I recommend gloves when using it, so you don't get it on your hands. It's not a solution to the real problem - that he doesn't respect the rope (or you) but it helps making him less inclined to chew it.

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I have a gelding that naturally loves people and has impeccable manners in hand and is wonderfully mannered under saddle around other horses, but has strong stallion tendencies when at liberty in his paddock alone or with other horses. I learned that when he bonded to a mare when he was stabled with her and broke gates to get back to her when he was separated from her. Once he was kept alone again and near other geldings he was fine once his connection to the mare faded. He also mounted another mare while at liberty and was ready to breed in spite of being a gelding. He always ends up the dominant of all the geldings and will readily fight to maintain it. Not a stitch of this shows up in hand or under saddle. He's a very interesting little gelding full of character, fun and mischief. He is most likely the offspring of a mustang as he himself is not freeze branded. He's a great horse with a very interesting temperament that loves to work and play. Would love to dialog with anyone on it if it sparks any similarities or ideas!

neeshah
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I have a pasture guest who is a 29yr young mustang gelding. We live next to 2 stallions, 1 mare and her 2 young fillies. The Studs are stalled outside but still close enough to see over the fence. The mares are loose on the property. I had asked the owner if the mustang was proud cut but they did not know. He is in complete control over the geldings and tends to be food aggressive. He will stand at the fence across from the mares with an erection for hours! (I think he is hiding little blue pills, lol) I wonder if it's a mustang thing?

julie m.
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Thank you all for your stories and suggestions. Upon further inspection, it turned out that this little two year old late gelded QH was bringing in new teeth. Once he was thru that spot, he stopped trying to bite everything within reach, including me. We have since done 2 J-U's, which went very well, have done the plastic bags on a stick and are now into ground driving. He's a very smart and willing student, and is far less pushy now that his attention is off of his mouth. Live and learn :)

corbengra
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We also have a gelding here that is VERY dominant. He is CONSTANTLY chasing everyone! If one horse leaves the paddock, he will whinny none stop until the horse comes back. I don't want to have to keep him alone forever...would be nice to find some way to help him so he's not SO anxious when a horse leaves. He's VERY well behaved when under saddle and being handled.