>>>> Geldings do tend to need to play...much more so than the mares. At >>>> least in my little herd.. But then I've never raised a filly....only >>>> boys..
I think when they are very young, they play close to equally hard, at least up until they are about six months to a year. Then, the boys continue to play, as the girls minds move onto grownup and sedate activities. And, I never noticed the huge disparity in playing between genders until I got Icelandic's. Probably geldings/stallions are slightly more playful in all breeds, but honestly, I think, in general, Icelandic geldings are the most playful of any subgroup of horses I've ever encountered...except for Buck, the mini-mule! Karen Thomas, NC
