tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post4159498498354131779..comments2023-09-28T03:58:20.819-05:00Comments on Green Slobber: OH, that mareish squeal!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16283334035989645291noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-37532552429689851262010-09-07T22:38:16.473-05:002010-09-07T22:38:16.473-05:00So, I know this is one of your older posts, but I ...So, I know this is one of your older posts, but I had to comment...<br /><br />Miles is my first gelding. I've had two mares previous to him, and I loved, loved, loved my girls, for all the reasons you stated you loved mares. Yeah, they could be difficult, but they seemed to have smarts that a gelding just didn't. My TB mare wasn't going to go running backward down a trail out of her mind because a turkey ran out of a bush. Smarts. <br />Then, like you, I found the RIGHT gelding. He was gelded late, which may be why I love him so much, but he really is smart, along with being THE most personable horse I've ever met. He is a jock, a total hammy goofball, and loves his (human and horsey) ladies. I guess what it amounts to is I can't consider myself a mare or gelding person anymore. I've had the best of both:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-90507888920567651902010-07-29T09:20:23.461-05:002010-07-29T09:20:23.461-05:00Interesting (and fun) insights into the gender dif...Interesting (and fun) insights into the gender differences. I like mares too, but I've only had experience with a couple of them and both were postive. Misty is my 2nd mare. I got lucky with her. She's smart and alert, but no crankiness that is noticeable (knock on wood). I will probably buy a gelding next because I know Misty prefers the boys. That is one thing I've noticed from boarding her for a year. She will find a best gal-pal when she's in an all mare pasture. But when in a mixed pasture, she will buddy up with one of the boys. And when Marley was here, she got a long great with him and only gently bossed him around when she needed to.<br /><br />Gabe is beautiful. I'm glad his parts didn't deter you. <br /><br />Aw, my word verification is chett...a good gelding name.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-44476056759404117012010-07-28T22:34:59.268-05:002010-07-28T22:34:59.268-05:00I think it's interesting that you mention that...I think it's interesting that you mention that you'd like to not have a mare in the "herd" due to the bossy behavior. We are currently toying with the idea of bringing in a mare to set the geldings straight, they're all getting a little big for their britches and an alpha mare would take them all down a notch. I think that whenever possible establishing a natural herd dynamic is very beneficial to our horses ability to respect authority, be it ours or other horses.Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997471249362143966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-47164695929723680302010-07-27T12:49:55.357-05:002010-07-27T12:49:55.357-05:00I have the opposite issue- I get along better with...I have the opposite issue- I get along better with geldings than mares. My geldings always test me, so I guess you could call that the "stallion attitude" but I hate the bitchiness of mares. The hussy problem tends to annoy me also- and anyone who owns a mare will know what I mean by that.Taylor E Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100242937770522857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-78610911628184079432010-07-22T06:29:13.269-05:002010-07-22T06:29:13.269-05:00A unique blog! It was a joy to visit.A unique blog! It was a joy to visit.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-77236855274701248822010-07-20T23:38:39.757-05:002010-07-20T23:38:39.757-05:00Jenn...I LoooVVVED this post about the perfectly m...Jenn...I LoooVVVED this post about the perfectly matched rider and her steed...a gorgeous grey gelding!<br /><br />I was so cracking up at how, to- the- T, you had the mares down..so true. The other mare on our property..such a shit maker/disturber/flinger! You gotta watch her like a hawk ..even when you are with one of "HER" geldings...she makes a ruckus for you- moving them away from you- it's like she is jealous! She has even tried to get me run down by them!<br /><br />I loved my Cody Arabian..he really had a keen mind..and that boy could move! Someday with out Wa mare..when ever that comes, I am open =for what horse asks to be my partner!<br />KKallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-84760061610945708622010-07-20T18:35:24.897-05:002010-07-20T18:35:24.897-05:00Awww, what a sweet tribute to Gabe! I love my wick...Awww, what a sweet tribute to Gabe! I love my wicked mare, but sometimes I wish I had a sweet snuggly gelding...Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-38180116184615217942010-07-20T14:25:30.864-05:002010-07-20T14:25:30.864-05:00I'm primarily a mare person - we have 3 - but ...I'm primarily a mare person - we have 3 - but I love geldings too - my sweet Noble is the perfect gelding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6538504362683279705.post-91393422420186465272010-07-20T13:32:12.374-05:002010-07-20T13:32:12.374-05:00Ohmigosh, I know EXACTLY how that is. Yes yes and ...Ohmigosh, I know EXACTLY how that is. Yes yes and yes! I always found geldings a bit aloof, dumb and wayyy too compliant. All throughout my "lesson horse years" I rode just a few geldings, but I couldn't really bond with them. I mostly rode mares, which was a huge challenge, but I can honestly say I never had a dull moment. We currently have four horses (looking for one more :] ) but the three that are listed under my name are mares. I love them to death, but I will say that I have begun to bond with my dad's gelding because he can put up somewhat of a fuss sometimes, but he's also a "you can count on me to make you feel safe" kind of horse. :] I will always be a mare advocate, but I am keeping my eyes out for the special gelding individual.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023478753948431116noreply@blogger.com