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Training and handling of a 3 year old stallion!

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#1 ·
I've had Dubai since Tuesday.

Gah, I can't get enough of being around that fella!

He's a quick learner, I'll give him that much, but I'd like to hear any training tips for handling a stud.

He is my first, but I've not run in to this blindly. I had every intention of gelding once I got him home (long story concerning a weird seller) as the vet said there should be no issues when I had the PPE.

Turn up on my yard, and my trainer says 'lets leave him whole as long as he is managable'

My trainer has 5 stallions of her own (stud and ridden) so is well aware of how to handle them, but she's quite ill right now.

I want to lay down the ground rules so we set off on the right foot.

Firstly, he has no idea how to pick his feet up. Today he has twice (once out of box, the other once riding was done) and he's pretty balanced, but no idea. Any tips, great! Once I have his foot he leans, but doesn't kick out etc.

Secondly... the first time I got him out to groom him, his 5th leg was popping out. And boy was he happy to see me. Trainer said sharp smack on the stomach or behind. I'm not a mare. That was the only day he did it, but as soon as someone else gets near him.. doing.. its out! Any tips, or just a time thing for him to learn the respect?


He's superb to lead. He is a very very laid back horse and he walks round the yard like he owns it.

However, every time after a bit of work, leading back in to the stall he whinnies like mad. My dad's mare sets him off. No joke.

Josie: Hey good lookin'
Dubai: OMG NO WAY A GIRL IS TALKING TO ME

I bought a really long, sturdy leadrope with a leather end. I whapped him across his chest and backed him up, then lead straight on- no problems.

Am I doing this right, wrong? My trainer gave me a brief overhaul before she had to go back to bed. She said firm firm firm, make him realise his mistake, reward vocally or pat for good behaviour.

Also, I am the only one to touch his face. Once he's done a good job by working etc, he gets a face scrub.

Any tips, or ground work ideas for him are greatly appreciated!

Thank you :D
 
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#36 ·
love his toungue pokey picture!!!

We Need to meet up at some point Duffy, I'd love to come and meet the mad stallion next time i'm in Belgium (and thus not very far from you at all!)

Is he a cuddly character? his facial expressions suggest that he is!
 
#41 ·
Faye you are more than welcome to come and visit so long as you bring your riding kit :P

Honestly, he is such a softie. I have to be honest, right now I don't cuddle him or mess around, I want to make sure we have our ground rules and he knows where he stands.. he is a very fast learner and I don't want that working against me by him thinking he can push the boundries...

He is a Hanno :)

I am so proud of him, there will be LOADS of pictures ahahahaha

I am thinking about starting up a thread of a diary for him with updates and pics
 
#44 ·
I love the mentality difference between North America and Europe. Honestly, it's sad how far behind we are in the equine department. 99% of people wouldn't have even CONSIDERED gelding him, and it was the first thought on your mind and then you had to be talked out of it. There's just such an influx of amazing breeding over there, MOST of the horses being produced could contribute to the gene pool. Whereas over here, MOST of the horses produced do nothing but drag it down. It's quite sad really! Just a testament to how MUCH horses are a part of your lives over there and education begins so young.

Absolutely breathtaking fellow.
 
#45 ·
Honestly, I had no intentions of looking at a stallion.

My first thought was to geld.
Heck, I don't even have my competition lisence yet as I hate jumping and you have to jump a 1m-1,10m course to complete it.

I found out something interesting last night though. My trainer's other half used to judge the young stallion shows up until '92... so if he says he has the potential conformation and gait wise to leave him whole, then why not? You know what I mean? he knows what he is looking out for.

I rode my mad stallion with a mare and gelding. Apart from an initial peacock walk, he was superb!!

I love this little man so so much.

He is a slow maturer, which is why I think his price was low, but he is going to be a superb horse in the long run!
 
#48 ·
yep, it is the same in France as well.

Duffy, I'd say borrow a nice little schoolmaster get your liscence test done and dusted and out of the way!

Do you have to do the jumping section? Is there not just a dressage only section?
 
#51 ·
You have sections
Bronze 1- E level (basic w/t/c test and 1m-1m10 course) after 6 months
Bronze 2- A Level (medium w/t/c with medium gaits and same jump course, more difficult) and after 12 months you can do
Silver... and just either do dressage or jumping.

I can do E level tomorrow, you don't have to do anything for that, but to move up I do.

I am planning to go away for a week end of the year and do it in Warendorf.. costs around 500 for the first one, and think 700 for the second, unsure of the silver but with him that will be a couple of years off yet as that is the level his brother is currently at.
I think 1m is 3-4ft?? Like I'm 5ft6, or 1m68
 
#52 ·
its actualy about 3ft3. Not even the british use the imperial system all that much anylonger
Duffy its not that big when you are on a big horse i promise you! Its when you are trying to do those heights on a 13.2hh pony that it looks huge.
 
#53 ·
Crazy!!! I know this is really irresponsible, but I jumped 2'6" at fair a long time ago...but my horse and I had no practice other then jumping a pole set on a barrel at home...that was crazy, but so much fun. Not that that's really high or anything...anyways, moral of the story, I should have taken a few jumping lessons cause my horse over jumped the jumps by like a foot! eekk...the things we do with our horses. lol
Sounds like you guys really put in a lot of work to be able to compete over there. I think that's awesome. Sure are dedicated!!
 
#55 ·
Dedication is an understatement, sometimes its too rushed, but I like taking my time.

I've had more than a few incidents jumping, but I will go to Warendorf and you have accomodation, food, horses and coaching for a week. You also have to do a theory test, so I need to scratch up on my German more.

Last time I did any proper jumping I was thrown under a jump and a pole cracked my helmet. Or the time I dislocated and broke my shoulder LOL
 
#57 ·
I haven't seen much riding in the UK as I've lived out here most of my life with the British Army, but through that we get a lot of brit riders, and brits that bring their horses over.

i think British riders are more 'out there' and who gives a hoot if its raining, or if that log is in the way.. jump it.

I think Germans are more dedicated to perfecting every ounce of their riding, but in some respects lack a lot of 'other' education such as going for wild gallops, jumping that log and dancing in the rain if that makes sense ;)

But I find the standard of riding are far more competitive and very strict... 'Riding is a sport' and sometimes people confuse hobby and sport out here, where as I think the lines are more defined in the UK
 
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