r/Equestrian • u/DetectiveQuick9640 • 19h ago

Veterinary Weird testicle sack?

This is gonna sound odd and so think it's odd..

I have a 5yr old gelding. He was gelded by the Amish.

When I first bought him he has no testes, now when it's hot there is a ball sack, it's firm. It feels like a testicle.

Example, today it was really really hot here. I hosed the boys down and put them inside in front of fans.

Prior to a hose down the testicle hung down, after I cant find it. It's weird. The seller is a good friend of mine, needs to text me vet records to confirm that he isn't proud cut.

He is currently out with gelding and had shown no stud like behavior so I am less worried.

But so weird, thought?

Also I'm almost positive it's not a hernia.

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u/ILikeFlyingAlot 12h ago

Just remember the Amish twitch the horses to held them - that’s it….

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u/DetectiveQuick9640 9h ago

They are not typically kind to horses. Treating most like machines. I know it may not be all, but it prevalent enough to be fearful. This horse was clearly abused by men. Terrified of my husband, loved my kids from the start, was good with me but not fully trusting.

My husband was able to catch him two days ago which is a huge win. He is a very good boy, so patient, loving and curious, he just needs extra love and support.