to geld or not to geld

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by sumitas

that is the question . my colt is out being broken and i have been advised he should be gelded . should this be done now ? i really don't want to reduce his personality and spirit .

thanks for your input .

Here's MY advice: make EUNUCHS out of yourself and those suggesting that you cut the colt before it even has a chance to show you whether it can focus on running or not. This isn't certain but I'm thinking that this won't reduce YOUR 'personality and spirit", as you can just load up on hormone shots and get some cosmetic nuts.

While you're at it, take Ward, Reynolds, Hough, and all the other cut happy MOFO's masquerading as trainers with you. Let's make the EUNUCH fashionable again.

Of course, if the nut cutting stopped, then all those hanging around to bet new geldings would actually need to get a clue otherwise.

P.S.

Plenty of HORNY horses out there that do just fine when it comes to running.

On a more serious note, I'd be interested to know whether horsemen in other areas (Europe, S. America, Asia, and Australia) are as quick to cut as their American counterparts.