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Posted on Monday, Jun 14, 1999 - 8:13 am:

Hello Claudia,
This is normal behavior for about 10% of geldings, even gelded prior to sexual maturity. You may want to be sure the gelding was properly done by having tests run. If it was done correctly, you might try hormonal therapy though my recommendation would be cutting your loses with this horse and find one better suited to your desires. We have articles on dealing with aggresive horses in the Behavorial Problem Section.
DrO

Posted on Sunday, Dec 19, 1999 - 11:14 am:

Hi:

When is it a good time to castrate? We heard that if we do it too early the testosterone won't help fill out the horse and he'll not fill out well. Is there a period time needed to allow the growth to fill out before cutting?

Posted on Monday, Dec 20, 1999 - 7:08 am:

Darrien,
Instead of posting your question at the bottom of someone elses discussion you should create your own. You will get more responses and it helps others find related information better. This is the appropriate forum for your topic, so just back up to Castration in Horses, using the navigation bar at the top of this page. Before posting however, read the article associated with this topic for information on your question.
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Posted on Thursday, Apr 27, 2000 - 12:54 pm:

What are the chances this horse may be cryptorchid? Could that explain why he's studdy?

Posted on Sunday, Apr 30, 2000 - 2:19 am:

Hi Everybody, I have a Tobiano Paint Gelding, Several people have mentioned that he might have been, "proud cut". Could someone please tell me what this is? He has stud like behavior also. He also bucks like a bronc in a rodeo when he gets out of a canter. He's an angel on everything else, trail riding, loading, getting along with other horses, ect... but when he runs he's like a different horse! Could someone tell me if this is like a "proud cut horse"? If not does anyone else out there had this sort of problem with thier horses? Thanks, Carolyn

Posted on Sunday, Apr 30, 2000 - 8:45 am:

Hello Carolyn,
Proud cut means some testicular tissue was left behind during castration. You cannot tell if a horse is proud cut by his behavior and it is diagnsoed the same as a cryptorchid stallion. See the article on castration associated with this forum for a complete discussion of behavior of geldings and diagnosis.
DrO

Oh I just see you posted at the bottom of someone elses question. Carolyn in the future when you have a new question start your own discussion thanks.DrO

Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2000 - 12:52 am:

Hi Claudia,
I know what you are going through. I have a three year old breeding stock paint gelding who also displays alot of stallion behavior. We decided to put him in a pasture with three mares who wouln't put up with his behavior. Not only has he stopped acting like a stud, his overall disposition has changed for the better. He is much easier to handle now.
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