I hesitated writing this column in fear of insulting the mare owners out there, but I think this is a good topic for thought. So let me apologize to anyone I offend, or to all of you that own perfectly wonderful mares. I know they are out there because I have owned and worked with some.

My thoughts are that if you are a first time horse owner, or do not have much horsemanship under your belt, you may be better off with a gelding! Due to the simple fact of herd dynamics, mares are many times more to handle than a gelding. Some become so moody when it is that time for them, that they would just as soon kick you as look at you. In the herd the mare is always the leader. They tell the group when and where to move for food, and water. This may surprise some folks, a lot of people believe the stallion is in charge of the herd. Not so, his job is basically to try keep other stallions away from his band, be the only one that breeds, and to look good doing it!

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