White Socks Miniature
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I have a monorchid colt (one testicle is present the other not) who has just turned a year. The left testicle which has been present all along is getting larger in size and the right has yet to make even the slightest appearence and cannot be palpated at all, even under sedation.
Medically I know both the procedures of a regular gelding vs. crypt. gelding, aftercare ect. in side and out. I also know that he could still maybe possibly drop. However, I have all mares and he is the only colt, his behavior in the last month has gone from sweet, well behaved baby to acting like a badly behaved stud. He used to be very good with personal space, clipping, being around other horses, general handling ect. I have even had my trainer come out to see if I was handling situations wrong or disciplining him incorrectly, but she would do the same! On sunday I was clipping him and he was getting very Peeved off about it, and reared up in the cross ties fired out at me, then turned around and tried to fire out at my dad who was helping me!
I have one mare who has reproductive issues and cannot get pregnant so I turn her out with him, but lately he has started chasing her like crazy and when she has had enough and finally gets mad at him, he just doesnt stop and will start again! I have since seperated them, however he then acts up towards people and horses even more!
Even thought I know the other testicle could drop I am still thinking about just going ahead and getting him gelded as I think he and I will be much happier. My vet (whom I think is awesome) will do the procedure but thinks I should be more patient, mind you he has never tried to do anything with my colt since he was 3 mos old.
I guess I am trying to weigh everything out... what are your opinions?
Medically I know both the procedures of a regular gelding vs. crypt. gelding, aftercare ect. in side and out. I also know that he could still maybe possibly drop. However, I have all mares and he is the only colt, his behavior in the last month has gone from sweet, well behaved baby to acting like a badly behaved stud. He used to be very good with personal space, clipping, being around other horses, general handling ect. I have even had my trainer come out to see if I was handling situations wrong or disciplining him incorrectly, but she would do the same! On sunday I was clipping him and he was getting very Peeved off about it, and reared up in the cross ties fired out at me, then turned around and tried to fire out at my dad who was helping me!
I have one mare who has reproductive issues and cannot get pregnant so I turn her out with him, but lately he has started chasing her like crazy and when she has had enough and finally gets mad at him, he just doesnt stop and will start again! I have since seperated them, however he then acts up towards people and horses even more!
Even thought I know the other testicle could drop I am still thinking about just going ahead and getting him gelded as I think he and I will be much happier. My vet (whom I think is awesome) will do the procedure but thinks I should be more patient, mind you he has never tried to do anything with my colt since he was 3 mos old.
I guess I am trying to weigh everything out... what are your opinions?
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