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Ridgeling (Noun)

Meaning

A colt with undescended testicles.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The veterinarian surgically corrected the ridgeling condition to ensure the colt's overall health and well-being.
  • It was difficult for the breeder to decide whether to keep the ridgeling in the stud or to sell it.
  • Since a ridgeling often has little to no breeding value, owners must consider gelding or surgical correction.
  • Breeding with a ridgeling was seen as inadvisable by some owners, given its sterility.
  • Before undergoing gelding, the horse had initially been considered a ridgeling due to the issue with undescended testicles.

Synonyms

  • Ridgling
  • Ridgel
  • Ridgil
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