Can gelding a horse make him grow taller?

[Margo_C-T]

I remember posting on this subject, but it's not here....was it because I alluded to eunuchs? Or did it just go off into the ozone, instead of to the thread???

In any case--I have heard this 'theory' for MANY years. I believe in it enough that if I have a horse that I feel might be"close" in size, I would(and have)wait(ed) until it was at least a full two YO to geld. Otherwise, I wouldn't be too concerned about timing, one way or the other. Have never had any horse,large or small, that was left without a spark due to gelding....FWIW.

 

[capall beag]

Yes, this is true and it is the case in dogs too!

Not only will the animal often grow a bit taller but many of the typical male characteristics do not develop, such as a larger head etc., this is in dogs not horses!! although it is probably true with colts gelded early too?

 

[PinkStalkings]

Dignified Mister & Dignified Que = Brothers.

Dignified Mister is still a stallion and only 16.3 hands..

Dignified Que was gelded and ended up a whopping 17.2

I think its true for most species.. even for females, like dogs..

Brandy and Misty are our pitbills in the house.. Sisters from the same litter. Misty is not spayed while Brandy is.. Brandy grew like a weed after she was spayed and ended up being 4-5 inches taller than Misty. and 2-3 inches wider.

Think if I "spayed" myself I'd be taller than 5'5 next year?