Gelding

Lessica Jake · 08-21-2004, 06:56 PM

I bought a colt about 4 months ago, and I want to get him gelded. The only reason I would ever breed him is that I think he's beautiful, but I dont believe that justifies my keeping him intact. He's not any specific breed or anything, and he's about 2 years old. I think he would be a much better horse were he gelded. My question is what's the average price tag for gelding? When is the best time?
Thanks.

Dawn · 08-21-2004, 07:13 PM

The best time to get him gelded is long ago, a good year ago. So the best time is there's no time like the present. You can expect to pay at least $100. The older he is, the more it will cost.

tainted · 08-21-2004, 07:21 PM

the price will depend on how much he weigh and how long it takes(so how much anistetic(sp) is needed), plus mileage, and however much a standard farm visit costs

Lessica Jake · 08-21-2004, 07:55 PM

what if i were to to take him to the vet? the place we're keeping him (a cousin's farm) doesnt have the facilities for anything like that, and he's still a bit wild. we bought him from the same cousin who's keeping him for us temporarily, and they basically just leave their horses in the pasture and let them be wild. i'm about the only human contact he's ever had, and while he's decided that he likes human contact, he's still rough.

FrankenZipBigFn · 08-21-2004, 07:59 PM

I'd definitely play with him a lot before you get him gelded... my gelding didn't have interaction with anyone and then was all of a sudden gelded, he's afraid of vets now, but he's getting better. It sounds like you have him off to a good start though, just keep messing with him

FrankenZipBigFn · 08-21-2004, 08:00 PM

If you have a vet near you that will take in horses for operations like that go for it, it'll be expensive though. But that way you won't have to worry about infections or anything like that.

Fantasy_Horse · 08-22-2004, 07:43 AM

The best time to geld is in cool weather, with minimal bugs, flys, ect. around to irratate the horse. Get him somewhat friendly before you geld....but watch your seasons/time, you wanted him gelded soon...as he IS getting older, and as a growing stallion we will get rowdy especially with the minimal handling he has had. Make sure he has dropped, although Im sure at this age...he has. And after the gelding process...walk him alot. We have a vet come out on the property...we bring the colt in a clean area....the vet does what he has to do, we then put the colt back into a clean pasture....and walk him several times a day. We pay about $125 for one horse to be gelded.

I hope I helped you out, good luck with the gelding process!

cassidy · 08-22-2004, 07:47 AM

yes i would say if your gonna do it do it now!

PawNHoofPrints · 08-22-2004, 09:28 AM

Around here, the actual castration is $50 (regardless of age) plus sedation, vet exam, and trip charge. $50 is assuming that he is not a cryptorchid and there are no complications.

As far as facilities, your vet could do him in his pasture if necessary. Not exactly ideal, but doable.

Lessica Jake · 08-22-2004, 12:11 PM

thanks for the info. i appreciate it.

08-21-2004, 06:56 PM	#1
Lessica Jake Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 57 Images: 1	Gelding I bought a colt about 4 months ago, and I want to get him gelded. The only reason I would ever breed him is that I think he's beautiful, but I dont believe that justifies my keeping him intact. He's not any specific breed or anything, and he's about 2 years old. I think he would be a much better horse were he gelded. My question is what's the average price tag for gelding? When is the best time? Thanks. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Lessica Jake; 08-21-2004 at 07:55 PM.

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08-21-2004, 07:13 PM	#2
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 30,100 Images: 1328	The best time to get him gelded is long ago, a good year ago. So the best time is there's no time like the present. You can expect to pay at least $100. The older he is, the more it will cost.

08-21-2004, 07:21 PM	#3
tainted Full Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: manitoba.. Posts: 122	the price will depend on how much he weigh and how long it takes(so how much anistetic(sp) is needed), plus mileage, and however much a standard farm visit costs

08-21-2004, 07:55 PM	#4
Lessica Jake Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 57 Images: 1	what if i were to to take him to the vet? the place we're keeping him (a cousin's farm) doesnt have the facilities for anything like that, and he's still a bit wild. we bought him from the same cousin who's keeping him for us temporarily, and they basically just leave their horses in the pasture and let them be wild. i'm about the only human contact he's ever had, and while he's decided that he likes human contact, he's still rough.

08-21-2004, 07:59 PM	#5
FrankenZipBigFn Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vinton, IA Posts: 98	I'd definitely play with him a lot before you get him gelded... my gelding didn't have interaction with anyone and then was all of a sudden gelded, he's afraid of vets now, but he's getting better. It sounds like you have him off to a good start though, just keep messing with him

08-21-2004, 08:00 PM	#6
FrankenZipBigFn Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vinton, IA Posts: 98	If you have a vet near you that will take in horses for operations like that go for it, it'll be expensive though. But that way you won't have to worry about infections or anything like that.

08-22-2004, 07:43 AM	#7
Fantasy_Horse Full Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 242	The best time to geld is in cool weather, with minimal bugs, flys, ect. around to irratate the horse. Get him somewhat friendly before you geld....but watch your seasons/time, you wanted him gelded soon...as he IS getting older, and as a growing stallion we will get rowdy especially with the minimal handling he has had. Make sure he has dropped, although Im sure at this age...he has. And after the gelding process...walk him alot. We have a vet come out on the property...we bring the colt in a clean area....the vet does what he has to do, we then put the colt back into a clean pasture....and walk him several times a day. We pay about $125 for one horse to be gelded. I hope I helped you out, good luck with the gelding process!

08-22-2004, 09:28 AM	#9
PawNHoofPrints Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Posts: 762	Around here, the actual castration is $50 (regardless of age) plus sedation, vet exam, and trip charge. $50 is assuming that he is not a cryptorchid and there are no complications. As far as facilities, your vet could do him in his pasture if necessary. Not exactly ideal, but doable.

08-22-2004, 12:11 PM	#10
Lessica Jake Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 57 Images: 1	thanks for the info. i appreciate it.