Lost Valley
Farm's Current Breeding Program
LVF's desire, is to produce
quality mules, utilizing our registered,
Spotted Saddles, Tennessee Walker, Foxtrotter and
APHA broodmares.
Allowing us to produce a superior animal for whatever
discipline
an
individual
may
desire.
LVF's goal is to educate the
public about the agility,
endurance and versatility of these highly intelligent
hybrids,
in hopes that you might consider LOST VALLEY FARM
when choosing your next generation of equine.
___________________Breeding
Policy____________________
(To
insure understanding
between
breeder and
mare
owner)
1. $450 breeding fee to mares only. Jennet's by
private contract.
2. $450 fee paid in full in advance of breeding
when the mare arrives at the farm.
3.
Mare must
have
a
(#1)
-
valid
coggins
test,
(#2)
-
negative
culture
and
be
in
excellent
health.
4. Mare Care is $7.00 per day without
a colt and $10.00 per day with colt (wet), with
full
payment before mare leaves the farm.
5. If the mare does not become pregnant
with the first breeding we offer a return breeding
to
the same mare, during the same breeding season,
at no additional breeding charge. The return
breeding does not go over to the next breeding
season
nor can it be applied to another mare. (Subject
to LVF discretion) Additional mare care $7.00
per
day without a colt and $10.00 per day with colt
(wet).
6. Emergency veterinary care billed to the
owner of the mare. Attempt to reach the owner of
the mare in advance of emergency vet treatment
if possible. LVF will take every necessary precaution
to ensure the safety of mare and foal.
7. Shipped semen charges are as follows: $450 breeding
fee, plus a $200 collection fee and the overnight
shipping costs (approximately $100). If mare does
not become pregnant with the first shipment we will
need a letter from your Veterinarian stating that
the mare is not pregnant before additional semen
will be sent. An additional collection fee of $230,
plus all shipping charges will apply if additional
semen is required. Mare owner is responsible for
returning the Equitainer to our Veterinarian within
2 days of receiving shipment via overnight service
at your expense and we ask that insure it for a
value of $300. If container is not returned an additional
fee of $300 will be charged. All fees must be paid
in advance.
The mare owner is to notify us two weeks
prior to the planned breeding date and again within
48 hours before the transported semen is to be shipped.
