I was pretty surprised when I read that they had to geld War Emblem and very relieved he came through surgery in good condition. That would seem to be a very stressful surgery for an older stallion. May he romp in his pasture and experience the joy of being loved at Old Friends for many more years

I'm glad too! I hope to see him next time I get Kentucky!

I am so happy reading this I think he will be much happier 

Shocked to read that War Emblem was gelded at his age but so very glad he came through the surgery well and is now healed.  And that they got such a well qualified team of vets to do the surgery.   I hope he is a much happier horse now and settles into a quiet and contented life in Kentucky.
 

This is a great article about him, he is tough as nails!!

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Thoroughbred Racing Commentary

The odd saga of War Emblem's stunted stallion career took a rather dramatic and final turn about three weeks ago, when the champion was gelded to meet United States quarantine laws. "We did it because of the regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture," said Michael Blowen, the founder and president of Old Friends in Georgetown, Kentucky.

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  What an informative article regarding WEs unique personality-- he really is smart 

Very interesting read!

I'm sure now that he is gelded, and him getting older, will mellow him a bit. But his personality is what makes him who he is, just glad his connections sent him to Old Friends where he will be loved and cared for! Go War Emblem!!!

Note new folder

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/98930/old-friends-hosts-war-emblem-meet-and-greet

Looking to the future, Blowen spoke of retiring Charismatic to Old Friends, as well as Came Home and I'll Have Another  , younger stallions that he thinks eventually he will have. As well as those three who are all currently in Japan, he also has Sun King, Ide, Stephen Got Even   and several others on the waiting list to be Old Friends residents. With the option to expand on the existing land that already houses retirees, that should become a reality.