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Gelding, Geld

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Definition: A gelding is a castrated male horse. Unless a horse is to be used for breeding purposes they should be castrated. This can make them more even tempered. A stallion who is gelded later in live will retain more stallion-like behaviors.
Pronunciation: g e l d (short e) (hard g)
Also Known As: castrated

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