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Post by shirleyjones on Dec 18, 2007 19:54:10 GMT -1
Has anyone had experience of getting a stallion license for their colt? Just wanting to know what you needed to do to get one?
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Post by lancslass on Dec 18, 2007 19:58:54 GMT -1
yes.
firstly you need to apply to the dps via letter when your colt is in his 3rd year. it then has to go for approval infront of the council. if he gets approved he will then have to be vetted to basically say he is fit in health and to breed from.
jo ashby at the dps will be able to give you a detailed account of what you need to know.
hope this helps.
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Post by shirleyjones on Dec 18, 2007 20:17:24 GMT -1
Thanks that is helpful. Do you know what will the vet do?
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Post by lancslass on Dec 18, 2007 20:38:25 GMT -1
the vet who came to us checked [from what i can remember] heart, eyes, breathing [both still and under exertion, checked all his limbs, that he had two testicles and they were normal...both there of equal size with no lumps or mysterious bumps! looked at his conformation, trotted him up for soundness and straightness of action, we lunged him [breathing and heart], he was measured. think ive got most of it there! i may well have missed something out, but thats the biggest part of it.
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Post by lancslass on Dec 18, 2007 20:43:12 GMT -1
forgot to say...is this for a dales colt? different societies do things slightly different, so if its not a dales then its an idea to contact the breed society to which the colt is registered.  |
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Post by shirleyjones on Dec 19, 2007 19:09:01 GMT -1
Thanks that is helpful. Yes he is a dales colt rising 2 so from what you have said I have plenty of time yet to decide if I am going to keep him as a stallion or have him gelded. Thanks for your help
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Post by lancslass on Dec 19, 2007 19:20:19 GMT -1
you are very welcome and good luck with him |
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Post by Debbie on Dec 22, 2007 14:01:28 GMT -1
Its been interesting to learn what's involved for the licensing of a dales stallion.
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