kareng
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As many of you probably know I have stopped breeding horses - made that decision about 3 years ago. I have 2 stallions - one is 15 and I've had him for 12 years and the other one is 7 and just had 5 years. Since I stopped breeding no real need for stallions. My older stallion is a keeper but I couldn't see him living alone and he couldn't live with the mares - not breeding anymore and quite a few of my mares are older including 1 that for her health shouldn't be bred anymore. So, 2 weeks ago I made the decision to geld my older stallion. Well, I took him over Thursday night for his procedure Friday morning. Our vet keeps them through the weekend and so when they came home they are done with antibiotics and well into their recovery. Well, while he was there the vet determined he needed his teeth done so he had that done as well. I picked him up Monday and he is going great. I was a little hesistant due to his age but I am SO HAPPY that in the near future he can go out and live with his girls that he has produced some lovely babies with. He certainly deserves his retirement just as much as the girls do. For me and for him, I feel it was a very good decision.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience in case there were anyone who was considering gelding an older stallion. I will also share the cost involved which I'm sure for people in other areas can be much higher. Total gelding cost was $185.
kareng
Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience in case there were anyone who was considering gelding an older stallion. I will also share the cost involved which I'm sure for people in other areas can be much higher. Total gelding cost was $185.
kareng
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