Ascot Stud Offer Motivates Breeders

re: Ascot Stud Offer Motivates Breeders

Ascot Stud — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:18:05 GMT

Scot's reply is qhite accurate. However, another way to generate cash flow is the stallion awards that has been put in place by the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society's Thoroughbred Improvement Program. The leading Freshman sire in Canada recieves $50,000, there also is a system where Stakes winning and allowance progeny of a sire earns points for its stallion. At the end of the year the points are divided between all Ontario Sires who have earned points. Typically $1million in earnings generates $20,000 in Stallion owner rewards.

Basically the larger, better quality book will hopefully generate better progeny and reward the owner with stalion awards. Instead of a smaller book with very little money generated in stud fees.

re: Ascot Stud Offer Motivates Breeders

The Horse — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:35:47 GMT

How will the stallion ever cash flow, with this structure.

Scot's reply: Good question. When the owner of a new stallion has a lot of confidence in him but knows he won't immediately attract better mares, this type of program can help to ensure a stronger book. The theory is, three or four years down the line that first crop will go out and stun the racing worlds and then everyone will want to send his mares to the then-established stud... whose fee will then allow the owner a profit. It's a long-term strategy but honestly probably the best way to "prove" a young sire that wouldn't otherwise be especially commercial.

re: Ascot Stud Offer Motivates Breeders

sid fernando — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:00:03 GMT

interesting concept...seems like a decent prospect, too, for the price.