Gallop Poll: Ever Owned a ‘Studdy’ Gelding?

Some geldings display stallion-like behavior, such as fighting with other geldings, herding or driving mares, exhibiting the flehmen (raised upper lip) response, and so on. Have you ever owned a “studdy” gelding? Please take our poll.
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What are we curious about now? Whether or not you’ve owned a gelding that displays stallion-like behavior—such as fighting with other geldings, herding or driving mares, exhibiting the flehmen (raised lip) response, and so on. 

[RELATED: Causes of hostile behavior in horses.] 

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