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Beckie
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Hi all. It has been a while since I posted so let me give you an update. We are currently in contract to purchase a farm in Huron, TN just south of Jackson. 216 acres with house, barn and nice fields. Some fencing and a decent barn area (stalls will need to be (re)built). It has been a crazy summer as my partner had hip replacement on Aug 4 and is scheduled for the second hip on Nov 19. So, we are hoping to move in early Nov., return to CA for the surgery and then go home. After that we will move the rest of the family (horses) hopefully between Thanksgiving and Xmas.
So, why the topic you ask? Well, my hubby seems to think that we will just ship all the horses (including 2 yo stallion prospect) to the new home and all will be merry. YIKES! I need to find a good reference on stallion management for him (and I) to come to grips with what it is like to have a whole stallion on premisis. Yes, our boy will come home to live and hopefully be joined by additional boys in the future (like maybe one more) but I need an outside source (book) to communicate the "facts of life" (not the breeding stuff, but everyday management stuff, like they have to be kept separated.......... ) to Bob. (Stallion management is new for me also, so it won't hurt me either!!)
I am lucky to have a guy that is supportive of our new horse based livestyle and wants to be involved. Bob is very committed to the horses and is becoming a good horseman, so we will be fine with this in the long term, but a little "academic" assistance regarding stallion management will help guide both of us and help as we plan the layout and daily practices of our new facility.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions. 
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anglotrak
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Welcome to Tennessee! We can always use another volunteer!!
I can't help with stallion management but would suggest that you talk to Jean Brinkman, MaeJean Fichter, John and Kari Cassel, etc. for some mentoring. If you need him to go to someone who is very familiar with stallion handling, manners, and management, Connie Hunter is in Fairview, TN. She stands a paint stallion presently and is a Richard Shrake certified trainer. Patience of Job and reasonable in price. Good luck with the move.
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Beckie
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Thanks. We cannot wait to make the move. I am actually looking for something that my "other half" can read as reference material for the stallion management issues. It helps him to have a printed document as an "expert" rather than just "opinions" of others. But I will keep our advice in mind.
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