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We had a colt born with same and decided to geld-- even though he was 
fabulous--- because itis an inherited trait.
It can be very tricky surgery and Dr. Charlie Boles performed it--- he 
is one of the best vets in the country (asked to be the Olympic vet 
twice) and we nearly lost our colt who was two at the time of surgery. I 
would recommend you take out surgical and mortality insurance (although 
I'm not sure if the surgical would cover the gelding, but it might cover 
any complications that may arise).
One thing you do not want to do is ignore the problem as cryptorchids 
usually become mean at some point due to oversecretion of testosterone-- 
at least that is what I've been told by three vets (hated to geld him--- 
he was so correct and athletic).
Say lots of prayers before the surgery and best wishes.
Bette

A. Perez wrote:

>  I recently came across a very reasonably priced, nice-looking 
> part-arab yearling stud.  Turns out he is reasonably priced
> because he is chryptorchid (one testical is retained).  Anyone
> out there have any experiences with surgical treatment for
> gelding a Chryptorchid foal?  What does it cost, generally? 
> Complications?
>
> Thanks
>
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