Arabian Colt being Gelded Part 2 *DISCLAIMER: GRAPHIC VET PROCEDURE

[thepwninglol]

they act badly around mares if they are not gelded

[NatashaSharpe1]

also! You can't just leave a big hole there! Infection will thrive on that!!!

Surely she stitched it up after right? You just didn't catch it on film.. right?

[TheCrazyHorseLady]

@NatashaSharpe1 it is normaly cleaned daily but is left unstitched so that it can drain properly and not form an infection, you would be more likly for get infection if it were stitched

[NatashaSharpe1]

Why do they not just cut the testicals off? Instead of like... twisting them off? :'D

[IamCreature1]

I feel so sorry for all of the men/boys watching this... :L

[magnumandkya1]

Aww poor baby. He's so cute though(:

[MrGrandDragon]

Why do you castrate (geld) male horses?

Is that healthy for them? Dont they suffer?

[phoenixfyre71]

@MrGrandDragon gelding is the responsible thing to do if you do not have a breeding worthy stud or want him to have a calmer temper. More people should geld. The horse industry is over run with unwanted animals because people breed irresponsibly. Stallions need to live separate from other horses and since horses are herd animals I do not think it lends to a happy horse. I wanted my baby to have a good life with plenty of "horsie" friends. they do not suffer. He was knocked out for the procedure

[MrGrandDragon]

@phoenixfyre71

But does castration cause deficiency in male horses as it would to male humans? I don't get it, why would humans artificially choose to mutilate a male horse of its testicles when nature intended it to be that way? Surely horses should be left to themselves in the wild and we should only choose the best to herd in farms?

[xdieromantic7x]

aww, he's so cute. this was a really good video of a castration. the vet didnt have to sew him up afterwards? or did you guys just not show it?

[phoenixfyre71]

@xdieromantic7x you do not stitch after a gelding procedure. The wound needs to drain. It doesnt take long to heal up

[stardustmypony]

awww, poor boy and im sorry you had to sell him, hes a stunner :)

[zibslab]

that twisting freak'n rough 2 watch- i wish i didn't know that.

[MsOutlandish1]

This is what I'm not looking forward to when one of our broodmares has a colt. If he's well-tempered then we may not have to. We'll see when the time comes I suppose. :)

[XodixiedeviloX3]

I'm curious as to how he acts now! My colt is 2 yrs and 2 months and is gettin to be a little snot so I'm having him gelded on tuesday. Has his temperment changed since his recovery? and if so how long and how is he now compared to before? (Mine has gotten into a habit of rearing)

[phoenixfyre71]

@XodixiedeviloX3 I had to sell my baby as I have recently moved so I cannot tell you how he has been this last month but I will tell you that I saw a great improvement in his attitude, though it takes time. Make sure that after you geld yours you keep him separated from the mares for at least 6-8 weeks as they can retain active sperm for a bit after gelding. You need to nip the rearing in the bud NOW. If he is rearing while you are walking or working him there is an issue. Keep his feet moving

[phoenixfyre71]

@XodixiedeviloX3 Make sure that he knows you are in charge. Watch for the signs and habits he does that precursors his rearing habit. When you see him start acting like he is going to, move his feet,,,in a circle. Keeping him turning will make it impossible. Good luck working him through this. I hope you end up with a fine gelding :)

[Zardas11]

Is there a reason why they twist the hell out of it and just not cut it off?

[phoenixfyre71]

@Zardas11 if you LISTEN to what the vet says you will have the answer to your own question...but yes...twisting assures that he will not be proud cut and also helps it seal itself so it heals better

[PatientEye]

Say goodbye to his boys.

[ttlyl]

eww

[bcbeaupied]

@deedx

How is this cruel and uunfair...? A horse does not have the same mentality as a human. He has no idea that he has been castrated, all he knows is that he feels different, and not in a bad way. Geldings live a happier, healthier life. Stallions can't be turned out with other horses, which is something that horses need because they are a herd animal. People that think this is cruel have no clue as to what responsible horse ownership is.

[Shawnshawna]

I know its going to be hard when i get my guy gelded. I didnt want to but i feel bad cuz he cant ever go out with the rest of the horses and most places wont let you ride a stallion on the trails and all. So overall its better =)

[BabiGfromda321]

aw man thats nasty never seen it before lol eww and btw its not cruel at all its not like she did it so he could feel it

[XR0ck3rChickX]

@deedx im sorry but this video is not crule, its for educational purposes. i dont find it cruel at all. there just castrating him, its normal.

[leurseng]

dang I'm feeling hurt already

[phoenixfyre71]

@deedx What you just wrote was completely moronic. And anyone that owns horses now knows you are ignorant of the world around you. Castration is a necessary process. Oh wait..let me guess...you are one of those idiots that let your animals roam free and breed causing more animals to be homeless. Yeah..you are really bright there skippy.

[RidingWithBarbaro556]

@phoenixfyre71

I have a question....is the red stuff blood?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[phoenixfyre71]

@RidingWithBarbaro556 when she swabs it with red stuff before the procedure...that is iodine/betadine. Of course...once she cuts him open there is indeed blood. Not as much as I thought there would be,

[tortugagroupie]

OMG! This is nothing like the castration of my stud. Phoenix...I completely sympathize with you. I know it was hard to watch but its for the best.

My studs castration is under "gelding of flip"

[phoenixfyre71]

Of course Candy :) I felt so bad I had to give the camera to someone else so I could walk off and cry. But it is the best thing for him. Tomorrow is never guaranteed and if something happened to me and he was a stud..the chance of him finding a good home is slim. Alot of studs are going to the kill buyers. I would rather give him a fighting chance at a future :) But..it is sad...I cried when I fixed my sheltie female too...necessary evil to responsible ownership :)

[phoenixfyre71]

Candy Crayon...your post is spoken out of ignorance. In todays horse market with horses literally being abandoned and given away...having a horse that can breed...just for the sake of it..is irresponsible. He will not be a show horse so will not have a proven record. Backyard breeders and people NOT fixing their animals is the problem...it has zero to do with training.

[CandyCrayon91]

@phoenixfyre71

Hmm, I'm sorry. I recently found out that the stallion I rode was quite the exception, and I certainly do not support irresponsible breeding. I just can't help but feel a bit sorry for the fellows, you know? ;)

[CandyCrayon91]

Why the hell would you get an Arab colt castrated? I've ridden a gelded Arab before, I -hated- it , as opposed to riding an Arab stallion.

Personally, I think proper training is all that matters. Castrating is simply the lazy way out for those who don't want to bother train a stallion properly.

[Delkolovr2]

omg....yeah lets just go ride a stallion!

[phoenixfyre71]

Hey Phantomcolt...thanks so much. I am glad the video helped. Good luck in your future career :)

[phantomcolt]

thanks for posting this i want to be an equine vet and this was very helpful as to give me a head start on what to expect.....i can understand it when i read about it but im a visual learner and this helped me ALOT.

[phoenixfyre71]

No they are not sutured. The swelling afterwards helps the skin go together. There is some drainage but it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. They must be worked to get the swelling down starting the day after the procedure.

[chibosco]

now I know how they do it! Gorgeous baby! Do they suture him or does the skin just sort of put itself together?

[KAITLINLIKEYOU]

He is gorgeous.

[phoenixfyre71]

thank you :) I am quite proud of him. I always dreamed of owning an Arabian :)

[exact109able]

They are the best arn't they love u videos!!!!

[phoenixfyre71]

Youre welcome :) thanks for watching!

[STBSD]

Thank you, that was very educational.