I actually believe that it is illegal to have backyard gelding jobs like that have been suggested on the web ring, & as such I do not feel it is suitable to be...
Hi. I live near Ballarat in Victoria. I also have mad kids (not really) dogs, cats, rideon mowers (we feed out of) Semi's etc. I started with a Quarter Horse...
Hello All, I would like your advise on what is a suitable age for breeding with a mare? I have heard mixed ideas, it would be great if all you breeders would...
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I agree with Maureen and Megan. I also draw your attention to Section 18 Animal Care and Protection Act No person shall cause pain, unjustified, unreasonable...
J & C RILEY
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Hello all, Here are the results of the youngstock show. C 1st filly - Mirabel Georgia 2nd - Grenwood Flight (I think - Sabina you'll know this I missed the...
Yes John, I'm sure only Vets can do invasive practices on animals in NSW and Vic as well, has been that way for at least 15+ years. Not that I think only Vets...
Sorry John if you are saying vets are best. Well I'm not sure there bodies
still react to the sedation, then they are still sore after as well. And
just cost...
Megan What does the society have to do with the way we geld our ponies. at least we are taking out worthwhile bits and not just cutting off dogs and lambs...
Look to all you cob breeders out there cracking up at our discussions as new breeders starting out these people are just wanting a little info. All you big...
Michelle, just to clarify that this is not a society ruling, its common law. If you don't like it take it up with your local MP. I really don't care what you...
Michelle, I use a vet. To date, I have not seen one of my horses have a reaction to the sedation. To date, none of them have lost more than a minute amount ...
Michelle I am did not say that vets are best. I simply pointed out Section 18 of the Animal Care and Protection act that was introduced in Queensland and is...
J & C RILEY
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I must say, I appreciate the comments, and wonder why if "Backyard gelding" if its illegal,and the consequences and statement "No person shall cause pain,...
Certainly in NSW and Vic (and probably all the other states) the problem is that it is ILLEGAL for anyone other than a Vet to geld an animal. I just think it...
I simply drew the lists attention to the recently introduced act in Queensland. There are anomilies such as fire branding, mulesling etc but the same act...
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Yes, thanks for that John. And thanks for info re to watch for foal scours due to heat. I was unaware of the act, and did a phone around of 4 local vets, the...
Dear Michelle I'm new to the Cob scene & as yet to buy one, but I've had arabs for some time now & had a colt gelded by my vet last year (the colt was 2 1/2,...
Sharon van de Zand
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Poor Merlin! I think you are doing the right thing by gelding now, if only for Merlin's sake. I'm all for gelding as soon as you are sure you want the colt...
Ok, well so when (Beware another can of worms!) So I make a descision and I geld a Cob colt, often at shows in the mid north Coast area, from Kempsey to...
LOL yes thanks Maureen , was wanting to ask that too! Hoped it wasnt a welsh swear word for for????????Cofian Gorau Go get F? Nahhhhhhhhhhhhh am doing a google...
Hi Sharon. Welcome. My last word on gelding. My boys didn't bleed, no
swelling and they all walked straight off as if nothing had happened. One
came back over...
Hi Deb I really encourage you to get involved with your local RPG & get them to get stuck into your local shows about your classes. Our group (NEBRPG) will...
Kim There are several photos of review in past Journals. When you visit in the new year I can bore you will photo after photo of ponies and cobs. I do not have...
J & C RILEY
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To Kim James and Paula Winkel plus others living in Queensland or close by. The Qld All Welsh will be held in Ipswich on March 16th. We are looking for some...
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Hi Deb It wasn't Abyss - wasn't born then! IT was Sooky! (Meriden PArk Bold Gambler) and the broom usually didn't work with him. I think that if you approach...
Hi Guys At the young stock show at Hawkesbury NSW the geldings were able to go for supreme, which is great. I think that just because you geld any horse it...
Yes, you have to work on the show committees. Sometimes it is just through ignorance or even mistake that such things happen. Judges certainly have no input...
