Stallion Housing Affects Welfare

see them. But now Im building paddocks so he wont even be able to see theyre here. And I think that makes a difference in breeding season. If he can see them then hell pace the fenceline. Its frustrating and stressful for him. If he doesnt see them and we just take him to them for breeding then its a lot easier.
The commitments of Allen and Eijgel to their stallions welfare may be unusual in the horse industry but freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour is one of the five freedoms of the World Organization for Animal Health. The National Farm Animal Care Council NFACC 2013 Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines states While stallions may not be suitable for turnout with other horses efforts should be made to meet their social needs andor provide environmental stimulation.
Cassandra Jessop is another horse owner who is trying to provide stallions with the best life possible. Shes a grand prix dressage rider who operates CJ Sport Horses in Innisfil Ontario. Jessop is standing nine stallions this year of breeds ranging from Arabian Dutch Warmblood Friesian Lusitano Oldenburg Westfalian to Miniature. She collects semen on the farm offers live cover and sends some of the stallions out for breeding or collection elsewhere. Although she runs a busy operation Jessop believes good horse welfare is paramount and that extends to stallions.
My stallions have to behave like geldings that can make babies. But I want them to live their life Jessop says stating that horse interaction and turnout is imperative.
We have one barn aisle dedicated to the stallions. Theyre all just in stalls next to each other. So theyre inside at night and go out during the day. In the barn theyre not separate from everybody she explains. Theres a communal wash stall communal crossties communal arena all that stuff. So theyre still with horses to be handled and worked. We also trail ride with other people. Jessop believes thats important for their wellbeing and welfare. I want to make sure that they can have a life with other horses. 
There are extra safety features on the farm too. Jessop explains that a fence divides the stallion paddocks from the rest of the property. If the mares or stallions get out at least theres that extra layer of protection. 
There are two older breeding stallions at the farm that havent been