Springmill Superstition
Frozen Semen Only Sales Agreement:
I.
PARTIES
Sea Grass Farm, LLC, as owner (hereinafter called “Breeder”) of the stallion
Springmill Superstition, AMHA # 178924 for the 2015 breeding season, does agree
to breed:
The mare: Name: _______________________________ AMHA#____________
Sire: _________________________ Dam:_________________
Owned by: Name:_____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
City: ________________________State:_________Zip:_____
Phone: _____________________ Fax:__________________
E-mail:____________________________________________
(Hereinafter called “Owner”). Owner does hereby agree to have the mare bred to:
Springmill Superstition under the following conditions:
II.
FEES AND EXPENSES
A. The stud fee for such stallion shall be determined by a successful bid at the
2015 Morgan Horse Association of Oregon Stallion Service Auction. This fee
provides a minimum of two units of frozen semen per cycle and a maximum of
six units covering three breeding cycles. All payments are to be made directly to
the Morgan Horse Association of Oregon. All payments are to be made in U.S.
dollars.
B.
All handling fees for the frozen semen will go directly to TNT Equine,
207-957-4000.
III.
DESCRIPTION
A.
A unit of frozen semen is defined as a single insemination dose which
contains a minimum of 600 million total sperm and upon thawing > 30% post thaw
motility.
B. Breeder agrees to provide detailed instructions for thawing and inseminating
the frozen semen as well as consulting with the veterinarian responsible for
insemination, if and only if requested.
IV.
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
The Mare owner acknowledges and agrees that:
A.
The mare is duly registered in the American Morgan Horse Register of the
American Morgan Horse Association, Shelburne, Vermont;
B.
The Mare owner agrees that this contract is only applicable for the listed
breeding season, and the following season only as the included guarantee describes;
and
C. All parties agree that semen shipped under this contract provides for the
registration of one foal, if this contract results in the birth of more than one foal an
additional stud fee of the same amount will be due within 30 days of foaling.
V.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
A.
Internal examination and negative uterine culture of the mare, taken by a
licensed veterinarian within thirty days prior to first breeding, must be provided to
and received by Breeder prior to first shipment of semen.
VI.
RETURN PRIVELGES/LIVE FOAL GUARANTEE
A. The mare must be examined by a licensed veterinarian at or before 50 days
after last date bred, and the stallion owner must be notified of mares breeding
status after each examination or all guarantees are null and void.
B. Should mare abort, absorb the fetus or fail to conceive, return privileges are
guaranteed in the current season (Feb 15- August 1). A substitute mare may be used
upon approval of Breeder. At the end of the season identified above, Owner shall
have the option of rebooking in the following season but contract is only valid for
two full breeding seasons. If the mare does not settle within the two breeding
seasons this contract becomes null and void and all money is forfeited.
C.
Should the mare fail to produce a live foal (defined as one that stands and
nurses), return privileges are guaranteed for the season following the season
identified above. Rebooking in the following season will require an additional
shipping fee. Even if the mare fails to produce a live foal, NO MORE than six total
units of frozen semen will be shipped to Owner.
D. This guarantee does not apply unless the following requirements are met:
1. Breeder is notified by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
within 48 hours of delivery of the aborting or the foal’s death.
2. A statement by a licensed veterinarian follows within 10 days of setting
forth details thereof and certifying that such abortion or death did not result
from any act or omission of mare Owner and that all due care had been
exercised and that the mare had been afforded all reasonable protection.
VII.
ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
A. Should the Owner assign its rights under this contract to another, the Owner is
required to give the Breeder written notice of this assignment. Any assignment of
this contract must be agreed to by Breeder and Agent in order for the contract to be
honored. Any assignment of the rights given within this contract will not constitute
a renewal of the contract. Any and all time limitations stated within this contract
will be assumed by the new contract holder.
B.) Because frozen semen is used, Breeder will send Owner an official Frozen
Semen Certificate, which is required by AMHA to register the resulting foal. Breeder
will send this Certificate only after Owner declares that Mare is safely in foal AND all
monies due are paid.
VIII. DESIGNATED VETERINARIAN
Name ___________________________
Address _________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Phone ____________________________
Signed ___________________________________
(Owner)
Date_______________
_________________________________
(Breeder )
Date_________________