Before his transfer for the National Zoo, Minnesota's previous institution made the near - calamitous decision to vasectomise him in 1999 so that he could be kept with female horses without reproducing. (newscientist.com)
Gelding an older horse certainly will prevent impregnation of female horses, but it may not prevent fighting behaviors or the desire to mount, for instance. (animals.mom.me)
The battle of 2 - year - old female horses kicked things off on Saturday, with Mike Smith riding long shot Caledonia Road to victory by 3 1/4 lengths over Alluring Star. (sbnation.com)