The colt has been induced under general anesthetic and is ready to be prepped for the castration.

Lidocaine freezing is injected to provide a local anesthesia of the surgical site.

The surgical area is prepped for the procedure.

The surgery can now begin.

An incision is made through the scrotum, exposing the first testicle.

The first testicle is exteriorized.

Emasculating the first testicle.

A second incision is made through the scrotum, exposing the second testicle.

The second testicle is exteriorized.

Emasculating the second testicle.

Checking for bleeding.

Recovering from general anesthesia.

The surgery is complete.