Stallion Questions

A couple guys I learned some breeding from usually hand bred, one of the reasons was that when they run with the mares, they tend to get a little cockyer (ier)?

It’s nice to get a visual barrier between the mares and the stallion when you are working so they don’t get as preoccupied visually. Next thing you know they are calling back and forth and that stud is wound up tight as a drum.

Also, who can blame the stallion. Those mares just smell so darn purty!;) I have had luck putting some Vicks on the inside of their nostrils and it seems to dull the excitement some for awhile, but wears out when they are sweating. Probably put a mask with vicks or other on him and see how that works?
Our older stud was ( just cut him last month; he wasn’t stud material in my book but was very manageable. It was the mares and fillies that couldn’t concentrate! So he got demoted) very vocal but manageable and very respectful of human leadership. I think we got to that point largely through a lot of the flexing, yielding exercises that the natural horsemen advocate.

It’s kind of the same as with working a mare with a new foal. Keep the foal distracted or busy and not calling for help, that mare actually enjoys her work….My wife used to go out and play with the foal, and I would get a couple hrs. to work without stress on either end…

One nice way is to get the mares hungry, then feed them just as you take your stallion out to work for a little uninterrupted work session. At least then you only have 1/2 the equation to deal with.

Yes, I would separate him from the mares if he is getting cocky….but close can be nice, then you can see who is cycling and they are all used to being in close proximity.

One thing I’ve had a hard time with allowing the stallion to act like he is. That is; vocal, interested, and like a teenager:)
We/I tend too want to turn them into this “perfect” gelding, though he’s not. Naughty, dominant, unyielding he is not allowed to be….