2YO in training

My 2YO in training, Skedaddle To Seattle is doing much better since his procedure. He had been acting very studdish and we decided to geld him. The vets could not find one of the testicles. Apparently it was still up inside him, so it was no longer a minor procedure. The vets set up a procedure room at Stonebridge farm and did the operation. They found the testicle wrapped around an intestine and they were able to successfully remove it. I was told that it could have been a serious situation as the testicle could have become gangrous.

The doctors are very pleased with themselves as they were able to do the procedure at the farm rather than bringing Skedaddle to the equine hospital. I was pleased also as they saved me quite a bit of money.

The horse is now galloping again and is ready to start two minute licking. He should start breezing soon thereafter. After a few breezes, we will send him to Mike Ferraro at Finger Lakes who will put the finishing touches on him. We now expect good things from him.

John Morrison at Stonebridge is doing a great job with him to date. The horse was broken there and he is being handled very carefully by John. We hope to get to see the horse on the track in the next couple of days. Stonebridge is currently the only farm with an artificial surface that I know of in New York State although one is being built at the old Greentree Stud behind the Saratoga Race Course.