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Meade · 03-02-2010, 06:17 PM

I was wondering about this for awhile. Even when I was younger watching Mister Ed, knowing about horses the way I do, I was surprised that Mister Ed- a gelding would be interested in fillies. I suppose it could be in an emotional way. I realize this is just a tv show, but is the audience supposed to be under the impression that Mister Ed is still a stallion?

If so, it would be a little unrealistic. Although, Ive ridden a stallion before and they can be quite well behaved. Just a little food for thought

MickeyMac · 03-02-2010, 06:20 PM

Only in TV. Thats the best way to look at it.

Marvo301 · 03-02-2010, 06:57 PM

Are you sure Mister Ed is a gelding? I remember him talking to Wilbur about his desire to be a father. And that wouldn't be possible if Ed was a gelding. (unless horses adopt!)

Meade · 03-02-2010, 07:01 PM

I guess the show never actually addresses if he is a gelding or not. While Bamboo Forrester was obviously a gelding. But of course, it doesnt have to be an obvious thing for the story line.

treky · 03-13-2010, 01:23 AM

Maybe it would help some if you would say what a gelding and a fillie are; for those of us (like me) who don't know horse termonoligy.

Marvo301 · 03-13-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treky

Maybe it would help some if you would say what a gelding and a fillie are; for those of us (like me) who don't know horse termonoligy.

A filly is a female horse. A gelding is a male horse who has been castrated.

Meade · 03-13-2010, 02:46 PM

But also, a filly is a young female horse usually under the age of 4. Then she is a mare. Also, Mister Ed says when he was a pony- to refer to his childhood. But atually Ponies are ponies and stay that way- they are never horses. A young male horse under 4 is a colt. But I dont let it bother me. I realize its just a tv show.

03-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#1
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	Mister Ed and Fillies... I was wondering about this for awhile. Even when I was younger watching Mister Ed, knowing about horses the way I do, I was surprised that Mister Ed- a gelding would be interested in fillies. I suppose it could be in an emotional way. I realize this is just a tv show, but is the audience supposed to be under the impression that Mister Ed is still a stallion? If so, it would be a little unrealistic. Although, Ive ridden a stallion before and they can be quite well behaved. Just a little food for thought

03-02-2010, 06:57 PM	#3
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03-13-2010, 01:23 AM	#5
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	Maybe it would help some if you would say what a gelding and a fillie are; for those of us (like me) who don't know horse termonoligy.
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03-02-2010, 06:20 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Only in TV. Thats the best way to look at it.

03-02-2010, 07:01 PM	#4
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	I guess the show never actually addresses if he is a gelding or not. While Bamboo Forrester was obviously a gelding. But of course, it doesnt have to be an obvious thing for the story line.

03-13-2010, 02:46 PM	#7
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	But also, a filly is a young female horse usually under the age of 4. Then she is a mare. Also, Mister Ed says when he was a pony- to refer to his childhood. But atually Ponies are ponies and stay that way- they are never horses. A young male horse under 4 is a colt. But I dont let it bother me. I realize its just a tv show.