Mares in season - Gelding excited

[archeraddict]

How long does a mare's season last and why does a gelding (10 years since the op as a yearling) try to mount her?

She is new to the group and very keen that he should - sadly, he is only 11 hands and she is 16.2, so not much chance!

Should I try to stop this and if so, how. Are there supplements to stop oestrus for example?

I had a different mare running with 3 geldings for over 10 years and never seen this behaviour before.

Thanks.

[echokilo]

Although he is gelded he is still male - and there is asserting his authority and laying claim to your mare .... and if she is in season it will still attract him. she will no doubt tolerate it for a while and then tell him firmly to hoof off ..... and as for the length of a season ... mich like humans, it can vary greatly .... hope this is of some help

[archeraddict]

Thanks.

[Brinjal]

I once had a mare like that. She was a naughty baggage who wouldback the poor gelding into a corner and present herself to him. Poor boy would get quite distraught as Im sure he knew those days were over. She didnt do it to any of the other geldings just the one. I ended up having to seperate them for that period.