Gelding growth

equilibrist · 05-17-2005, 07:53 AM

Hello list,

I have a question regarding the progress of physical growth in pre-pubertal geldings as opposed to intact stallions. Although I've heard that epiphyseal closure is significantly delayed in these geldings, and that they grow somewhat taller (?) than the stallions, there doesn't seem to exist any data on how long the growth process actually last. My questions are thus:

1. At what age are intact stallions considered fully grown?

2. At what age are geldings considered fully grown?

Any suggestions highly appreciated!

Richard

I LUV BESS · 05-17-2005, 07:55 AM

um... the second question is 6 i think...

05-17-2005, 07:53 AM	#1
equilibrist Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	Gelding growth Hello list, I have a question regarding the progress of physical growth in pre-pubertal geldings as opposed to intact stallions. Although I've heard that epiphyseal closure is significantly delayed in these geldings, and that they grow somewhat taller (?) than the stallions, there doesn't seem to exist any data on how long the growth process actually last. My questions are thus: 1. At what age are intact stallions considered fully grown? 2. At what age are geldings considered fully grown? Any suggestions highly appreciated! Richard

05-17-2005, 07:55 AM	#2
I LUV BESS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: uhhh... i think its somewhere called england lol Posts: 8,325 Images: 336	um... the second question is 6 i think... __________________ *♥Lepicure♥ ~Danielle~ ♥Pure Chance♥* ~♥~ Member of the eventing club ~♥~

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