Shortpig
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So my boy is now 18yo. I have no intentions of ever breeding again. He isn't the most active horse in the world so my concern is keeping him moving after the gelding procedure so he drains properly and heals to be a healthy happy gelding. This has nothing to do with attitude if this horse got any calmer and sweeter I would have to carry him around. He is my driving horse and is always watching whoever is in the cart to make sure they are ok. He is an amazing animal.
Would you consider driving a horse that has been gelded after the first week just to keep him moving as he isn't big on the concept of runnning in a circle.
What issues have others dealt with that I should be aware of. I've heard such horror stories. This year I can take the time off of work to keep him moving and care for him. And I will believe me.
I just think it would be great if he could live out his years with the heard including his mares and daughter not have to be separated. Besides the skies the limit for us if we could go drive with others.
Believe me if anything happened because of my choices it would break my heart. Hes the horse in my Avatar.
Marie
Would you consider driving a horse that has been gelded after the first week just to keep him moving as he isn't big on the concept of runnning in a circle.
What issues have others dealt with that I should be aware of. I've heard such horror stories. This year I can take the time off of work to keep him moving and care for him. And I will believe me.
I just think it would be great if he could live out his years with the heard including his mares and daughter not have to be separated. Besides the skies the limit for us if we could go drive with others.
Believe me if anything happened because of my choices it would break my heart. Hes the horse in my Avatar.
Marie
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