horse people...gelding? UPDATE!AGAIN! 11/26 pics

[bufforp89]

Clyde, newly named Sirus, was finally gelded today after a long wait

Went very well, the whole thing only lasted 7-8 mins tops. Mercifully I didnt have to watch as I was busy holding his head, my sister (aspiring vet) was in her element holding his leg out of the way with a full view

Was actually sort of comical at the end, the vet gave him a few minutes laid out in the stall following the gelding, he then says 'time to wake him up' gives him three fast raps on his forehead and Sirus sat right up quick as can be. He stood up fairly quickly after that. We gave him 2 hours in the stall per the vets instructions and then turned him out into a grass paddock. He was walking around grazing and even managed a little trotting (and of course had to call to the mares a little) when I left. So all is well. He comes home this Sunday.

The vet said to trot and canter him on the lunge line at least two times a day and didn't say anything about hosing. Actually said this would be a good week to get him 'broke' (my vet and I don't really see eye to eye when it comes to training, he is a rough 'ol cowboy country vet type) but I think we will keep it easy with lots of hand walking, turn out with his buddies and light lunging.

A pic of him looking especially unattractive and pathetic shortly after waking up following the gelding..

 

[lil'turkeymama]

Congrats.He should be a fine young man.I never worry about a young horses' gender.Treat them all the same until there is reason not to.I know a stud can be un-predictable but I try not to walk up to one scared of it just because its a stud.I'm talking babies...under 2 years old.Horses "talk" to each other and thats normal for horses.My 6 month old filly loves to squeal out and see who will answer her.I'm pretty sure she's old enough to know her herdmates by now.They all coming running to see if she's OK and I think she knows that too.She may turn out to be the hand-full girl I wanted yet.LOL.Time for me to teach her talking is OK but screaming is not.
I have a 2 year stud that will be gelded within the next few weeks and a 4 year stud that I'm taking my time about because of his dam that was so nice.He is a real nice fellow that has her size plus extra and has her easy temperment.I don't want to end that "line" just yet.I do have the room,pasture and time for him.
I have had many gelded over years.No big deal.Do keep them moving.He will be sore and you can handle him more.It is true that now is the time to "break/saddle/handle" what ever you want to call it.I always put more time in my guys during geldings.The cold-water hose spray just feels good to them and probably helps with circulation(sp) which helps healing.I have seen more than one squat lower and relax to be sprayed with cool water.
Keep us posted as how he does.

 

[bufforp89]

Just got home from a grooming and lunging session with Sirus. Other then being sore (of course) he did well. Very attentive and listened to his cues great.

 

[lockedhearts]

In about 3-5 days he will be sore. The following is given with years of experience and lots of geldings under my belt....

Lunge and Hose, Lunge and Hose........

Some people think I may be cruel with this, but if I have a young stud that is due to be gelded and is riding age, I start them to the point of loping. I get them gelded and provided all is ok, I will ask or a lope about 4-7 days after gelding. I have never had one buck on me yet

And the exercise does them good too.

 

[Kelly G]

Agree - lunge and hose, lung and hose, lunge and hose....twice a day.

It's important for the incision to remain open...it needs to heal from the inside out - and allow the wound to drain so that the swelling doesn't get too bad.

I used a strong stream of water from the hose - aimed right at the place where the parts use to reside.

Ole actually appreciated the rinsing - probably some relief like a cold compress.

But definitely lunge and hose....at least twice a day for a good 20 minutes.

Keep us updated and Congrats!

 

[bufforp89]

Just wanted to share a quick update about my boy!

He has been gelded for well over a month now and is doing great! We went ahead and risked it and turned him out with our crew after about a month, went super well, no fighting and Si, as I call him, acted like a gelding should right from the start. No fussing with the mare and no beating up the other geldings.

I have started saddle training with him and its going just as smoothly as everything else has. He now accepts the bridle and saddle like he has been doing it his whole life and has been backed a few times as well. He is very quiet (almost to the point where he is boring sometimes

) and catches on quickly. He will be going with me to work next month for a few months professional training with my boss.

Also just had his feet done for the first time last week (hell trying to find a farrier here, think we found 'the one' though

) He was very, very good and didn't give the farrier a lick of trouble despite the fact that he didn't even know how to pick up his feet prior to coming to me.

So without further ado a few pics.

Cute ain't he?

I also have another gelding coming this weekend

. I decided after getting Si I wanted something I could enjoy NOW while he is being trained. Low and behold as soon as I started looking a family friend asked if I would like his gelding. The guy is a city type who bought a horse some years ago just because he could afford it and had some property in the country. Needless to say he has lost interest and would now like to re-home him. He is a absolutely beautiful little horse, the guy actually paid $3000 for him as a 6 year old a few years ago (I have actually seen the sales papers quite a bit of $$ for a horse in my area considering my other choice was a $800 14 y/o reqistered QH gelding that was absolutely jaw dropping) , red roan Appaloosa, 15hh or so and built like a tank and super steady on the trails. Only 10 years old as well. He is also beginner, child and all around idiot-proof so after Si is back from training he will become our 'guest' horse. Pics of him to come this weekend.

 

[Quinn4321]

He is really a sweet boy.
As somone who is around the track (racetrack) a lot, I can honestly say that gelding a stallions almost always go well.
Also, as a note, racehorses are gelded at all times of year.... and while they handle it best in fall, they are still ok in summer.

Anyway, congrats on your boy and good luck with your next!

 

[welsummerchicks]

Quote:
There is no guarantee of how long it will take - some colts won't change at all when gelded - as a very vague generality the younger they are, the sooner they will change and the more they will change. You should remember that new geldings are still fertile for a few weeks after gelding.

There is absolutely no guarantee that this horse would charge through your paddock or anything like that - or that he won't, or that gelding will prevent or change that sort of behavior. Some horses respect fences and others don't.

New geldings can be transported at any time, but confining them for a long time in a trailer can cause them to swell up - as they say, 'the motion is the lotion'.

And new geldings can be introduced into a herd at any time too - but since there's always a certain amount of fighting when a new horse is introduced you are better off putting him in his paddock by himself for several weeks - and that could help prevent an unwanted pregnancy.

Some geldings never become less interested in mares, some show a difference right away.

 

[Glenmar]

He is looking great. Good job.