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A colt can potentially breed a mare by the time it turns 2 (some colts even earlier). Most colts this young could not successfully defeat a mature breeding stallion (in the wild)
Some horse breeders will use a colt for breeding at a relatively young age. Many breeders will not use a colt until it turns 4. Colts are considered mature (and are therefore stallions) at the age of 5.
Fertility, maturity and sexual interest in colts is different for each colt and many 2 and 3 year old colts are still clapping their mouths in submission to
mares like immature colts and foals.
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Have two mares that are 16 months old and your stud colt who is not quite two years yet tried to mess with them is that possible at their age?
Your mares are old enough to be ovulating and studs are capable of producing foals as yearlings. I suggest separating him and, if your plan is to let him cover the mares, wait until they are three. As three year olds, the mares are more mature and have a larger pelvis. It is easier for their bodies to provide energy to the fetus (and later milk for the foal) while growing at a slower rate and the foals are friendlier when they're out of a mare who's already under saddle.
