my sister and me are arguing over weather we should geld our 2 year old colt he can be a bit of a hand ful at times because he is in traing (racehorse) his has good pedigree his dam is out of a champion horse called gaints causeway she was not the best but did win a few races should we geld him
2007-06-09 04:00:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
Wait and see if you can afford the fees. Hes young.
Check your form books and look at how many geldings win. Have a long talk with your sis as to what you both can decide on=family matters!
He is not acting up because he is in training,but because hes a full male. Most owners don't handle thier horses much at this age, and two year old fillys can be monsters too.
Personally I would wait untill he is older to decide unless your trainer was going to kick him out.Those are nice lines.
2007-06-09 06:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by Zair 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I find it hard to believe you own an actual race horse. But anyway.
In order for him to be of value as a stud (since sire and dam are not of top pedigree) he would have to be the next War Admiral, and then be a good breeder on top of all that.
You can earn a staggering amount of money off a gelding at the races, and have a safe animal to boot.
If you're that concerned about keeping his line, have his semen stored before he's gelded.
2007-06-09 05:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If he is in training, ask you for your trainer's input. An experienced trainer will have a better read on your horses ability/potential and should be able to give you good advice on the matter.
2007-06-09 04:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by Solarcharged 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would if you cannot handle him your self. But, if has nice looks and you think he will bring in a lot of money in stud fees then i say no. He probaly is not proven yet so that is something to think about also!
2007-06-09 04:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by vv00+ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the dam sire is looking pretty good.
2007-06-09 06:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by Near of DN 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
na let him keep his balls
2007-06-09 14:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by hidaho3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋