The process of successfully breeding a mare with shipped cooled semen has been used with success for many years now.  We have created this checklist to outline the process for you.  It highlights all of the scheduled fees and contacts between the mare owner and Halifax Farm which are formally stated in the breeding contract.

    Because we believe that having a Vet closely involved in the process greatly increases the chances of a successful outcome, we have included several veterinary procedures in the breeding contract and in this checklist.

Before Signing the Breeding Contract

Have the mare examined by your Vet to determine that she is in sound breeding condition and has her vaccinations for equine rhinopneumomitis up to date. Have him (or her) sign a statement to certify that your mare is in sound breeding condition and has been vaccinated.

Call or email Halifax Farm and discuss breeding your mare.  We will send you two copies of the breeding contract.

At the Signing of the Breeding Contract

Read and sign the breeding contract and send one copy to Suzin Daly at Halifax Farm along with the signed copy of the Vet’s certificate stating that your mare is in sound breeding condition and has her vaccinations current.

Fees Due at signing of the booking contract.  The booking fee, $400.00 is non-refundable. The balance of the stud fee is due two weeks prior to requesting semen.

Before Delivery of the Semen

•  Stallion fee balance
•  Mare collection fee $150.00, preparation of semen.
•  Shipping fee $50.00 (if being shipped)
•  All must be paid at least two weeks prior to shipment of semen.   We normally do not ship on weekends. We will collect on weekends if the mare owner has made arrangements for the semen to be pick up.
•  Since Sundance is an active show horse there may be occasional dates when shipping will not be possible. Please check with us on his show schedule. We have so far been able to work around his active schedule and not disappointed a mare owner yet.

When you and your vet determine that your mare is in heat notify Halifax Farm by telephone at (919) 554-1030 or by email at suzin@halifaxfarm.com

Check that we have confirmed your message if you did not talk to Suzin Daly in person on the phone. If your contact has not been confirmed by 8:00 PM Eastern time, contact us again.

When your vet determines by ultrasound or by palpation that you are ready to receive the semen within 24 - 48 hours, contact Halifax Farm again at (919) 554-1030 or by email at suzin@halifaxfarm.com

Again, check that we have confirmed your message if you did not talk to Suzin Daly in person on the phone. If your contact has not been confirmed by 8:00 PM, contact us again.

Halifax Farm will arrange to collect and ship the semen. We will contact you to let you know it has been shipped.

Because shipped cooled Semen has a short ‘shelf life’, you should make arrangements to inseminate your mare with the semen on the day it arrives.

On Arrival of the Semen

   A Mare Breeding Passport will arrive with the first shipment. This is used by your vet to record each insemination and examination afterwards. It is needed for our records and to enable us to fill out the paperwork you will need to get your foal's Registration with SWANA.

   Have your vet inseminate your mare as soon after arrival of the semen as possible.

   Return the shipping container to us within 5 working days along with a note from your Vet acknowledging receipt of the semen.

 After Insemination

 Have your mare examined by your vet between 14 and 55 days after insemination. If she is found to be in foal, have the vet complete the Breeding Passport and send the completed Breeding Passport to Halifax Farm.

 If, when your mare is examined, she is found to be open notify Halifax Farm by mail, email or phone call.

   Or, if your mare does not produce a live foal that stands and nurses, or if your mare aborts send notice to Halifax Farm by mail or email within two days. Because we at Halifax Farm are concerned about the outcome of our breeding's, send us a statement from your Vet with the details of the foal’s death.

   You may then contact us to arrange for a new shipment of semen.

Live Foal Guarantee

   
As you follow the steps outlined above as they are specified in the breeding contract, Halifax Farm will work with you to provide additional shipments of cooled semen each time your mare is ready for up to two years. The collection and shipping fees need to be pre-paid for each additional shipment.

   If your Mare should die or become unfit for service before this period expires, you may substitute another suitable mare to complete the terms of the breeding contract.

Please contact us at any time with questions and concerns. We very much want your mare to provide you with a wonderful foal. You can contact us through email suzin@halifaxfarm.com or (919)554-1030.