How to House a Stallion

Keeping a stallion is work--make no mistake. They are breeding machines and their minds are always focused on their mares and possible rivals. Creating safe housing for them is a necessity. This article will give you some steps to take in order to safely house a stallion.

Things You'll Need

  • Heavy duty construction material
  • Ability to do manual labor
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Instructions

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      First and foremost, your stall must be roomy, 12 x 12 at least, and built of the highest quality and sturdiest materials. Heavy treated lumber; iron bars; and heavy duty doors are a must.

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      It is important for the mental health of your stallion that he be able to socialize with other horses from his stall. But in order to do this safely, the stalls must be able to handle the striking and kicking that are likely to accompany this. Make sure that walls are solid, with no place for a stallion to kick through or get his hooves stuck. Also make sure that any place he can touch noses with another horse has a buffer--such as wire paneling or iron bars--to prevent biting.

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      Exercise and turnout are necessary for your stallion. Ideally, his stall should adjoin a turnout area that has fencing at least 6 feet high, with no-climb horse fence and preferably a hot wire to boot.

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      If a turnout pen is not attached to your stallion's stall, it will be necessary to have a place to turn him out daily--rain or shine. This should be an area without other horses, and preferably not directly adjoining other horses. The stallion may be tempted to fight or strike over a standard fence, and can hurt himself.

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      Providing a "buddy" for your stallion--in the shape of a goat, donkey, or other companion--will do wonders for him if he is not housed with his mares. Socialization and interaction go a long way in providing a good mental attitude for your stallion and will make him a better citizen all the way around.