The Five-Cross Files : Stallion / Stud Fees

Ascot Stud Offer Motivates Breeders

sgillies — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Dropping stud fees is only part of the plan for many stallion farms. Many -- like Ascot Stud in Ontario -- have come up with innovative incentive plans to motivate broodmare owners to sign on the dotted line....(read more)

Storm Cat Back in Service -- For $20,000 -- Yes, Really

sgillies — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Oh, it's true -- Storm Cat is back in stud service. There's one little detail, though, that puts a twist on things......(read more)

Hard to Give Away -- Barren Mares at Breeding Stock Sales

sgillies — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:25:00 GMT

Barren mares are usually second-class offerings at Thoroughbred bloodstock sales. Add to that the current economic downturn, and these mares are a tough sell. Here's why I believe they might be the best value you can find, though....(read more)

Stallion Season Auctions -- Bargains for Thoroughbred Breeders?

sgillies — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Readers share their experiences -- positive and negative -- with stallion season auctions....(read more)

Hard Spun Wins With Breeders

sgillies — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Hard Spun wins a few titles in the breeding shed. I also see some similarities between the son of Danzig and other Thoroughbred sires Point Given and ... Big Brown ???...(read more)

Thoroughbred Stud Fees -- Still Too High?

sgillies — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:40:00 GMT

Farms are reducing their stud fees -- but is it enough? Can Thoroughbred breeders still profit in a down economy?...(read more)