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BMW Reg. Jan 2010	Posted 2015-08-28 2:43 PM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Expert Posts: 3147	My husband castrated a 17 year old stud who had bred a number of mares early in his life, but hadn't been used in several years. He had no problems with the surgery or healing.
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Yakima Reg. Mar 2008	Posted 2015-08-28 9:54 PM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Peat and Repeat Posts: 2773 Location: IN MY OWN LITTLE WORLD AT LEAST THEY KNOW ME HERE	Jmho I'd take him to a hosp. I'd have it done on the farmers almanac signs -- lower in the leg but not n the ankle. He won't bleed as bad. I would also wait till the weather is cooler. Less flies and heat to deal with. Other than that I'd give the old man a mare of his own to be pastures with.
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Bodana Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2015-08-29 8:39 AM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Veteran Posts: 183 Location: IL	Presently I have a Stud horse I am using to breed my mares and am considering whether to geld him or not. I have NOT advertised him and kept him to just my mares only. He is 8 now. I think if I did geld him he would be a much better horse, he is not aggressive---Just studdy when the girls are around. I would like to train him to barrels but am torn on what to do because he has good ol foundation bloodlines that are hard to find. There are a lot of studs out there these days. I don't believe I will have any issues. A good vet that comes recommended in your area is what you need. I would travel a day even to ensure my boy was properly cut. Make sure when you do geld to allow your boys to walk and roam....they should be able to move around as much as possible.
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Bodana Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2015-08-29 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Veteran Posts: 183 Location: IL	Didn't mean for my post to show up all dark. Not always real good with the techy stuff
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palominopaintlover Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-08-29 9:46 AM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Elite Veteran Posts: 871 Location: Bama	Yeah I think I'll go up to my usual vet office and talk to the Dr that owns the place. I receptionist had asked the newer dr at the facility, and I just feel she just doesn't understand how this procedure is different. She's the one that said it was the exact same as gelding a yearling. They have a 12000sq ft dedicated equine hospital where they do a lot of ortho work and reproductive surgeries. I'll just have to track down Hank. I'd like to talk to him personally and get his opinion on it.
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palominopaintlover Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-08-29 9:51 AM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Elite Veteran Posts: 871 Location: Bama	Also I did call Auburn University. The vet said that there is a slight chance of something happening with his abdomen. (Maybe intestines coming through opening???). Can anyone explain what she may have been talking about?
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Bodana Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2015-08-29 11:14 AM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Veteran Posts: 183 Location: IL	SAY WUT??? .... Good Lord if they can't castrate without the intestines coming out Idk what they are doing!! LOL!! I would go to the amish if that were the case, at least they know where the testicles are located. hahaha!!
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palominopaintlover Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-08-29 4:00 PM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Elite Veteran Posts: 871 Location: Bama	Lol yeah. I'm not sure if she meant he could get a hernia there or what.
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2015-08-29 4:05 PM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	My dad gelded a 12 year old stallion 50 years ago and he went on to do real well in the AQHA jumping classes. Before that he was owned by a person that was scared to death of him and he lived in a stall. He sure had a much nicer life after he was gelded. Any time yu do surgery there is a risk no matter what the age.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-08-29 6:25 PM Subject: RE: Gelding an older stallion - questions
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	my gelding had great foundation bloodlines to but I had no desire to use as a stud. he was very well built . He had a attitude but was respectful of me and listened well .I wanted him to be in with other horses and not be alone his life ..so I gelded him..
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