Safe and Sensible Stallion Housing

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After being rescued off the island, Alec housed the Black Stallion in his suburban backyard. And we all know what happened after that: scary garbage truck; inappropriate fencing; wild, crazy Arabian galloping through city streets in search of other horses—probably
not the ideal way to house a stallion.

While few stallion owners would find themselves in the scenario Walter Farley described in The Black Stallion, many do find themselves faced with less-than ideal housing situations. To make sure you’re maximizing your stallion’s health, security, and well-being, we’ve gone to sources worldwide to learn the latest about stallion stabling. Ideas have evolved significantly over the years, giving us not only a new look at housing but also at stallions themselves.

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Passionate about horses and science from the time she was riding her first Shetland Pony in Texas, Christa Lesté-Lasserre writes about scientific research that contributes to a better understanding of all equids. After undergrad studies in science, journalism, and literature, she received a master’s degree in creative writing. Now based in France, she aims to present the most fascinating aspect of equine science: the story it creates. Follow Lesté-Lasserre on Twitter @christalestelas.

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