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By: » Horse Talk: Horse Breeding in Niger Esther Garvi: The Garvi Family Chronicles

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:07:29 +0000

[...] I left Niger, I mentioned in an earlier post that my ten year old barb mare Arwen had been mated with the sire of our choice. Unlike the the [...]

By: Mojo, NC, USA

Mojo, NC, USA — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:13:29 +0000

And here I thought the romance had all gone out of breeding animals. Large ones at least. Over here, it’s all very clinical when it comes to breeding — especially when it’s champion bloodlines you’re talking about. Can’t be too careful with those prize fillies after all.

By: Geogypsy

Geogypsy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:45:52 +0000

Bimbo is a handsome stud, can’t blame Arwen for her attraction. Saraha is a jealous girl for sure. Hope it takes, or maybe Arwen can have some fun again soon.

By: Pat VanderBeek

Pat VanderBeek — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:43:50 +0000

Those stalions are both very handsome. The name “Bimbo” for a big handsome stallion is funny because in the US, a “bimbo” is s scatter-brained (not too bright) blonde female.

By: Esther Garvi

Esther Garvi — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:03:55 +0000

@Laurel: The Hausa way is very stressful and hence often brutal. The mare is tied up and mating forced on her, regardless of whether she is fully ready or not. Allowing the mare and the stallion to meet behind a secure wall is something that has just been introduced, much thanks to Sahara, who taught me how a horse mating is supposed to happen. Since then, I now only choose stallions whose owners are willing to allow them to communicate first with the mare - I bring my mare several times to see what she is ready, and once she is, I allow her legs to be partly attached so that she cannot harm the stallion, but still is free to walk away.

By: Janie of Utah

Janie of Utah — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:47:38 +0000

The stallion is beautiful. I hope the mating was successful. More babies for the Ark!

By: Claire

Claire — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:57:17 +0000

Wow, what an interesting post! I am glad it is much easier with sheep and goats! Also with llamas. The horses can be quite aggressive!

By: koala

koala — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:20:09 +0000

That first photo looked like a graphic in miniature on my blogger reader.

By: Khyra and Her Mom

Khyra and Her Mom — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:24:09 +0000

What an interesting series of pictures!

I could almost hear the soundtrack too!

By: Laurel

Laurel — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:34:53 +0000

Esther, what is the “Hausa way”? I remember reading about the last mating you did, but don’t remember how it differed.

I, too, love learning about horses when you post! I only know the barest bit about them and I am eternally impressed by how you not just meet the needs of all your animals, but are continually training and working with them to progress their skills and yours.

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:55:37 +0000

Esther, I learn so much about horses everytime you post about them.

By: Leah Fry

Leah Fry — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:41:36 +0000

What a handsome fellow! Glad Miss Arwen agreed.