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I am interested in using one of your stallions. What do I do first? 
  • If you are interested in using one of our stallions and would like to talk to someone at Umm Qarn, please ring Gillian Hay on +44 (0) 1342 870217.  The earlier this is, the better as no shipments can be sent until
    • Mare is approved
    • Contract signed by both parties
    • Payment is received by Umm Qarn Farm
    • Health papers need to be ordered. This can take up to two weeks

Some stallions such as Amer have a waiting list from season to season
 
Chilled or Frozen?  How do I choose which to use?
Whether you are sent chilled or frozen semen will depend on a variety of factors.  They will all be discussed with you before you sign the contract
  • Location of mare – it may be impossible to ship from stallion to mare within the 48 hour period required for chilled semen
  • Preference of client’s veterinarian – some vets do not have the facilities to store frozen semen once it has been shipped.
  • Preference of client
 
Do I have to pay VAT? 
For further information please contact Gillian Hay in UK.  As a general rule  VAT at 17.5% is applicable to breeding fees in European countries unless the client is registered as a breeder for VAT in his or her country.  For countries outside the EU no VAT is applicable.
 
What additional costs are involved? 
These will be discussed but as a general rule they are

 

  • Transportation of semen
  • Veterinary costs associated with scanning and inseminating mare

 
 
If my mare does not get in foal what happens next? 
Whilst success rates for AI are good, if your mare does not get in foal the breeding fee is refunded less 15% or as according to the contract.

If you have other questions please contact us