Need advise on gelding a five yr. old stallion

lifenergy · New member Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Posts: 1

I am looking at a five year old stallion. He is a paint and pinto mix. He is 15.3, massive muscle. Perfect conformation. He has good ground manners. He has breed. I saw him at a novice western pleasure competion and he behaved well except for being very vocal.
My question is will cutting him settle him down or will he still carry that stallion attitude.
I am an intermediate rider, this would be my first owned horse and I do have a trainer. I need opinions on this matter. Wondering if he would be worth the investment to train for western pleasure.
He looks good but looks won't keep me safe.
I need to here from people who have had similar situations and the outcome of it.

Flamin_Hooves · New member Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Uk

i doubt he will carry on with the 'stallion attitude'! which unfortunately means less presence but i dont no if thats wot u want! if u want to geld him y not just get an eye catching gelding so he isnt wasted!

horse_child · Member Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Posts: 433

it is very possible that he will still carry that stallion attitude. chances are though, he will just act like a proud cut gelding, except for when all the mares are in heat. get him cut. I'm sure he'll be fine, as long as you have a trainer that knows what he/she are doung then you'll be fine.