[harli36]

I also agree, I DEFINETLY think every breed should have an inspection process. It would definetly cut back on the mediocre horses out there.

[Acme Acres]

Ah, but the problem is, with some breeds that are SOOO versatile, it would be hard to have a truely fair inspection, and inspecting doesn't mean that people would follow rules... look at what they break now for the sake of a win?

[Mutrok]

Originally Posted by Acme Acres

Ah, but the problem is, with some breeds that are SOOO versatile, it would be hard to have a truely fair inspection, and inspecting doesn't mean that people would follow rules... look at what they break now for the sake of a win?

Of course that is always an issue as it is with any breed that does inspections. But at least there would be an established system to check and balance. As for versitility in the breed the bones are still the same Right now there are very few rules to follow. I think it could have a very positive affect.

[4hooves4me2]

Too many people have the studs, don't get them gelded then end up with a mess of mares preggo that really aren't going to be producing what are desired...such a shame...

so, yes, geld away...lol

[Racket]

There are too many stallions and mares going into the hands of owners who that don't know whats-what before breeding the two, and this is how we get so many rescue bound horses.
But, for my curiosity's sake. I was wondering how do you know if a colt should be gelded? I mean, what if the horse performs well as he ages but is gelded or the opposite, he doesn't perform and then is left as a stud? Do owners just have to leave it to chance on whether the horse should be left in-tact?
Just my curiosity!

[Mutrok]

Sure owners always have the opportunity to leave the colt intact and see what he can do but only if they have the facility, know-how, etc. Often times if a colt or stallion is doing really well in the show ring you can siginificantely increase their value by gelding. So it comes down to what your goals and abilities are.

[Racket]

Originally Posted by mutrok

Sure owners always have the opportunity to leave the colt intact and see what he can do but only if they have the facility, know-how, etc. Often times if a colt or stallion is doing really well in the show ring you can siginificantely increase their value by gelding. So it comes down to what your goals and abilities are.

How does gelding increase a colt/stallion value? Also, is so much that the owner has to basically 'guess' whether the foal will be a future performer?

[Mutrok]

Originally Posted by Racket

How does gelding increase a colt/stallion value? Also, is so much that the owner has to basically 'guess' whether the foal will be a future performer?

The market is not as good to sell a stallion as a show horse. Most people want a gelding or a mare to show. By gelding a stallion that is doing really well in the show ring you are going to open you pool of buyers up and he will be worth more, more deseriable. You don't see that many stallions in the ring compared to geldings or mares. A really awesome gelding is going to be more desirable to more people that a stallion of the same caliber. Speaking from my experience here.

[Racket]

I see what you mean then.
Thanks for feeding my curiosity!

[Mutrok]

Originally Posted by Racket

I see what you mean then.
Thanks for feeding my curiosity!

No problem, oh and yeah it is a guessing game. I have had weanlings that I though were going to be good stud prospects and for whatever reason decided they made better geldings as they got older. It is just a shot in the dark. You can make an educated wager that what you have is going to be "something" but you never know 'til you know, lol.