to geld or not to geld

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by sumitas

tx friends .

my NY bred colt, foaled 3/25/07 and raised on the farm where he was born, has been out for breaking since Dec.23 at Quiet Woman Training Center . They had stalls that opened up then whereas other facilities nearby were full . I have no trainer yet, just a short list of 3 at this point . The mgr of Quiet Woman says he is "very difficult and his testicles get in the way." She says he is behind schedule . On a positive note she says he is conformed well, is sound, and eats well . He is a big boy and I'd prefer to see how he runs before considering the geld .
So we have arrived at this point . He will continue his training and she will keep me updated . My plans are to turn him out back at Irish Hill after he's broke until April . By then I will have a trainer, etc.

the positives you mention don't negate the negatives. he's behind schedule, very difficult. having good conformation won't fix those.
even if he turns out a good runner, i don't think his breeding would make him a prospect. the manager, who is probably well-versed in this game, suggests you geld. i think you should follow her advice.
you may never get to see him run if he only becomes more difficult. be pro-active, not reactive. geld him, i doubt you'll ever regret it. while not gelding him-may cause plenty more problems down the road.