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herding cats

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4. A couple of the main reasons.

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #2)

Mon Oct 2, 2023, 01:34 AM

Oct 2023

It makes them easier to handle. A gelded horse is just more gentle.

Also, you don't have to worry about unwanted pregnancies or a crazed male around when a mare is in heat.

Since he had no papers he really didn't have a future as a stud and this way he has a much better chance at a happy future.

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Auction horse transformation! This stallion's glow up was UNBELIEVABLE! [View all] catbyte Oct 2023 OP

She obviously knows what's she's doing Deuxcents Oct 2023 #1

I wonder how she affords this hobby? Frasier Balzov Oct 2023 #2

A couple of the main reasons. herding cats Oct 2023 #4

Yes, perhaps gelding all the justaprogressive Oct 2023 #7

Wonderful!!! Thanks! Karadeniz Oct 2023 #3

Great care, and transformation! He looks so handsome... electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #5

Good job! Bayard Oct 2023 #6