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Discussion on Gelding urinating in trailer on short/medium trips
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Posted on Tuesday, Oct 23, 2001 - 9:26 pm:
My 20yr old gelding has started to urinate in the trailer just in the past 2 months. This started end August, we were 3 hrs into our trip to Maine. Happened on the way home too. And it happened again Sunday after a pace event just after loading to come home (about 4 hrs from initial departure). Generally, he'll go in the field wherever he might be (including at shows); I try to make sure he's had a chance to go before we load. Maybe he was too nervous these 3 times to go before we loaded, but I was also noticing he's DrOpped more often just standing around than he used to be. Is this just a normal part of the aging process?
Thanks,
mw
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Posted on Wednesday, Oct 24, 2001 - 7:10 am:
Without examing your horse Melissa we cannot know if there is a problem. But if the only problems are those described: urinating on the trailer and DrOps down a little more than he use to, I would not be too concerned. Mention it to the vet next time he is out and have the penis examined.
DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Oct 24, 2001 - 8:22 am:
Thanks, I don't think there's anything wrong with him. I was just wondering if retention ability declines a little with age.
mw
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Posted on Thursday, Oct 25, 2001 - 8:49 am:
I know I can't go as long.
 DrO
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