Stallion Temperament

Stallion Temperament: Acquired or hereditary?

SARAH WHITELAW: One of the many unanswered questions in the world of breeding revolves around stallion temperament. The majority of stallions can have an off day and experience one incident which results in them being labelled as vicious. But what is the most dominating factor in creating difficult stallions – genes or incompetent handling?

14th December 2011 No Comments

SA Mares On The World Stage – More Great Achievements

16th April 2024

‘I called the owner and before I could even make the offer he excitedly told me that a certain South African bookmaker had just called 10 minutes earlier to make an offer of R5m’

Stipes’ Busy Day – Highveld Work Riders Under Spotlight

12th April 2024

It’s clear that eight incidents of crop excesses is unacceptable for a sport keen to maintain a good public image, and the time appears to have arrived for a review of the crop rules for work riders on the Highveld

Stallion Temperament