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Simple answer, they don't. Every herd has a lead mare who is the actual leader of the herd. She decides when the herd should move and where to. She's also the first to graze and the first to drink from a watering hole. When the herd participates in mutual grooming, she will either groom with the stallion or her foal. The stallion's role is to breed and to protect the herd from rival stallions or predators. When the herd moves, he can be seen at the very back spurring on the slow ones and making sure no one falls behind. I've heard from somewhere that if the herd is running away and a foal can't keep up and the mother slows down with it, the stallion will actually kill the foal to get the mare moving (Sounds harsh, but it makes sense in the wild) If a stallion actually leads a herd while running, he will probably lose it very quickly as mares decide to stop following him.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe stallion as leader is a bit misleading. There usually is a stallion that has a band of mares and their young foals. He will take up the rear is the herd is moving. His job is to mate with the mares and prevent other males from stealing his women. The real leader of mustangs and any group of horses will be the 'Alpha' mare. This alpha mare will call most of the shots.
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What is a wild stallion usually called?
Nothing! -they won't come to you anyways! But seriously, they are known as mustangs.
Do horse mustangs live in groups or by themselves?
Yes, they do. Wild horses do live in groups called a herd, and there is a lead mare and a stallion. The stallion protects the herd, and the mare leads it.
What are the parts of a horse herd?
Leader Stallion and Leader Mare Stallion Mare Foal Filly Pregnant Mares Eldered Horse
Which horse takes position of Point in a herd of mustangs?
The mare is lead of the mustang herd and the stallion is the follower. He is not a leader as many would think. On a National Geographic show with Pat Parelli they show the mustang mare lead the herd down a steep Hill.
How do mustangs protect their babies?
They usually don't because, since they are wild mustangs, if a foal or colt doesn't seem strong enough to the leader he kills it.
Are mustangs male or female?
Mustang is just a horse breed or type. It includes (like all breeds) males and females.
Does the mustang take care for its young?
Yes they do. Mustangs are a breed or or a type of wild/feral horse, not a name for a particular gender of horse. Mares that are Mustangs generally take care of their foals, but the stallion is also responsible for their care by providing protection of not only the mares but the foals as well.
Which horse takes the position of Drag in a herd of mustangs?
The stallion takes the Back to ensure his mares don't get left behind he is also centry and guard horse with the lead mare.
Inorder to bread what vitamin dose a stallion need to breed?
A stallion only needs a mare.
What is wild mustangs herd?
The group it travels with, usually consisting of a stallion, several mares and their young. Although, there are herds known as bachelor bands that are made up of colts taht have been forced from their original herd because they have become old enough to be a threat to the current dominant stallion.
Can you train a mustang to jump for competitions?
Yes, in the Phantom Stallion book series it says Mustangs don't jump, but they do! I know 'cause my friend owns a Mustang and competes in jumping competitions.
What color horse is spirit in the cartoon?
Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmaron's coat is dun.
