title: Training the novice stallion for natural breeding.
abstract: There are myriad problems that can arise when training the novice stallion for natural service. Many problems can be avoided by proper early training of the novice stallion. In the final analysis, common sense should prevail. The major ally of common sense is patience. One should keep in mind that the goal is to have a stallion behave in a disciplined manner, allowing for his expression of libido and effective mounting, intromission, and ejaculation. This is accomplished through judicious training and, as with any training process, takes some time and work. Proper training will help circumvent many potential problems and make the ultimate goal of impregnating mares more efficient.
authors.affiliation: Summers Mill Farm, Inc., Belton, Texas.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Quirk
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding / Q000379:methods*; D006234:Handling, Psychological; D006736:Horses / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal