Since stallions/colts can get gelded i was wondering if u could fix a female horse...PLEASE no jokes..
2006-06-12 13:58:58 · 14 answers · asked by Carmen#1 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
there are a lot of cons and very few pros and ur much better of NOT messing around with a mare's hormones
2006-06-12 16:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by cbhorsegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who said no haven't done their homework! Yes, it is done, usually because the mare has some sort of physical problem causing often vicious behavior due to excessive hormones, or if the mare gets extra cranky when they're in heat,(hormones again). If this causes problems with riding and/or showing having the mare spayed is often the only answer. Yes, it's expensive when compared to having a colt gelded, but it's well worth it for an exceptional mare.
2006-06-13 02:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by cwriter2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It *IS* Possible.
However, a mare losing her ovaries and uterus causes hormonal imbalances. You'll get a mare acting more "Stallion like", similiar to when they're pregnant.
Abdominal surgery is VERY risky in any horse. Horses who have such surgeries have to stay off their feet, and that increases their risks of gut twisting and colic.
The ONLY reason you would EVER spay a mare/filly is if their immediate life was in absolute danger, and it was the last resort ever.
2006-06-12 21:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, female horses can be neutered. It is, however, a very expensive operation that is usually done in a veterinary hospital, and not at your barn as is usually the case with male horses.
2006-06-12 23:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by dragonrider10120 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the situation, mares and fillies can be fixed, but it isn't very common, and it can be dangerous.
2006-06-12 22:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that would be a very difficult and dangerous operation. You don't take such risks with expensive and valuable mares.
2006-06-12 21:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't, normally, because abdominal surgery for a horse is VERY risky.
Go here for more info:
http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_management/spayed_mare.htm
2006-06-12 21:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by Evilest_Wendy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but it may cause hormone problems we got ours fixed and she is doing fine we don't have to give her meds. if you don't wont to breed her. you can get her fixed but its is very expensive.
2006-06-12 22:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by rainbowyates 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not usaully practiced its alot easier for the stallion to have his balls chopped off....lol
2006-06-12 21:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by broadyboy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can but it cost a lot of money and it is very risky.
2006-06-12 21:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by cawhiteak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋