tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post5001123430874129282..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Mares vs. GeldingsJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-62827122880117011352009-01-03T08:34:00.000-08:002009-01-03T08:34:00.000-08:00Jenny,I'm glad you're enjoying your mare and doing...Jenny,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you're enjoying your mare and doing well at shows. What kind of showing do you do?Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-28271467853531461452009-01-03T08:10:00.000-08:002009-01-03T08:10:00.000-08:00Hi Jami,I agree completely with what you say about...Hi Jami,<BR/><BR/>I agree completely with what you say about the mares.I have a three year old that I broke when I was 11and she was 2&1/2 and she wouldnt even lead when I brought her home when she was one.She put up quite a fight and all my friends who were "gelding people" thought I made a bad choice.Not anymore.They still think that mares are just cranky,little heat magnets that enjoy nothing more than to pin their ears back.That may be true with some,but my mare is now taking 1st in the show ring.They no longer think I made a bad choice because I got through to her and now she'd protect me and do anything for me that I would want her to do.Thats just a story I have with my mare that I wanted to share.Thanks,<BR/> JenniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-17455428193913979052008-09-09T07:03:00.000-07:002008-09-09T07:03:00.000-07:00Drama queens! That's how I see most mares, at leas...Drama queens! That's how I see most mares, at least the ones I worked around. One mare I did bond with and I would buy her today if she went up for sale. But, I always said she had a "boy" attitude. She reminded me of the cliche tomboy. She would do everything I asked, yet someone else on her or working her,she wouldn't be quite as cooperative. None of the other staff liked her. I didn't at first but then when I was told to work with her as my yearly project, that's when we bonded. I still prefer geldings, but do agree, if you find the right mare, I think you'd have a great working partner.<BR/>Enjoyed reading all the different viewpoints on mares and geldings! Some I hadn't even thought about!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224646742863478548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-40809896587955159322008-09-08T21:19:00.000-07:002008-09-08T21:19:00.000-07:00You all bring up good points. And all valid points...You all bring up good points. And all valid points.<BR/><BR/>I never thought about gelding having a better sense of humor, but I can see some truth in that. My mare takes life a little more seriously than my gelding and she is the consumate drama queen.Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-66243430942744822042008-09-08T20:25:00.000-07:002008-09-08T20:25:00.000-07:00I like geldings. I think they're sense of humor is...I like geldings. I think they're sense of humor is sharper, and they take life easier. <BR/>Fate has dealt me mares. They are dramatic, they change day by day, they challenge me constantly. They can be inspired at the right moment, or I can be kissing the vet in thanks for the great equalizer, Regumate.<BR/>Luckily. I just like horses.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-4077422103927149332008-09-08T12:31:00.000-07:002008-09-08T12:31:00.000-07:00I didn't want a mare. Until I fell in love with on...I didn't want a mare. Until I fell in love with one. I'm also in the 10 years later, after lots of tears, and even more smiles. If (or when) I get another horse, I will be looking at mares first, for all the reasons you said, as well as a few of mine own. My mare sounds a lot like yours...she'll try and try and try, and get very upset and nervous if she thinks she's not understanding what I want.<BR/><BR/>By far, the most special bond you get - and the horse that tries harder to please you than any other - is from a mare.Promisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338935046262804307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-33187579774858551392008-09-08T09:07:00.000-07:002008-09-08T09:07:00.000-07:00Jami, I've always been a "gelding person", but I f...Jami, I've always been a "gelding person", but I found it very interesting to hear your take on mares. Many experienced horsemen I've known have said the same. Though I've trained mares for others, I've never really bonded with any of them--its always been the geldings. But then, most of my buddies are men. Go figure.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-59340371023242290722008-09-07T14:01:00.000-07:002008-09-07T14:01:00.000-07:00Hi Jami,It's amazing when you find your horse of a...Hi Jami,<BR/><BR/>It's amazing when you find your horse of a lifetime! Here's hoping for many wonderful years for the two of you.<BR/><BR/>I'll be cheering for you!<BR/><BR/>MaryMary Painehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312172412621246717noreply@blogger.com