Well, I just wondered if it was my imagination. I don't have so much trouble with the geldings I have now, it was mostly with my mare. She'd really get stiff and sulky here at the house. Probably became more of a problem because I was nervous of her anyway, and just kind of gave up working her in our arena.
Becky
A friend changes halter types on her stud when she uses him for breeding and he knows what that means.
We don't because our stud 1)is easy and well behaved no matter what (he's older and totally different kind of mind) and 2) Bob is a firm believer that he better stay that way and just because he's being used for breeding he doesn't have a pass to behave like an idiot.
He uses a chain under his chin when breeding, but occasionally at other times also - especially when he's full of himself and hasn't had any exercise for awhile.