How to prevent stable vices with my yearling?

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Nerys&Tully

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Hello,
I am sending my section d colt to the 3 counties veterinary hospital to be gelded soon and from what I have heard from other people they will want to keep him for the night to keep an eye on him. I have never had him in a stable as there isn't one available to use where I have livery. I was wondering if there would be a way for me to prevent him developing any stable vices while he is there as I don't want it to be too stressful for him. I have to send him away to be done because he isn't fully dropped and is getting very bossy. Any advice will be much apprieciated.
Nerys
 
He is unlikely to develop a stable vice in one night however stressful the experience, many horses spend time in stables and never start cribbing or weaving even on prolonged box rest, he may walk the box a bit due to being restricted when he is not used to it but will be home soon enough and can go out to recover. Don't worry he should be just fine.
 
It's natural to worry, but try not to, he will be sleepy after his operation anyway. I always think it is amazing how horses cope, hope he turns out to be special :)
 
I've had a couple of youngsters that were in hospital for a few days and they were as good as gold. The nurses and yard staff were excellent with them.
Don't worry too much, he may surprise you.
 
Nerys&Tully said:
Hello,
I am sending my section d colt to the 3 counties veterinary hospital to be gelded soon and from what I have heard from other people they will want to keep him for the night to keep an eye on him. I have never had him in a stable as there isn't one available to use where I have livery. I was wondering if there would be a way for me to prevent him developing any stable vices while he is there as I don't want it to be too stressful for him. I have to send him away to be done because he isn't fully dropped and is getting very bossy. Any advice will be much apprieciated.
Nerys
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Hi, is there any reason he needs to go to the vets to be gelded? Most vets will geld at your place. Means it's far less stressful and a lot cheaper for you.

All mine have been done at home with no problem. They recover best when at home where they can move around.
 
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