NOMINATION FORM
FOR VISITING MARES
Terms and Conditions of Acceptance
Catherston stud
A.G. LORISTON-CLARKE, A. J. F. LORISTON-CLARKE & A. F. DICKER
Croft Farm
Over Wallop
Hampshire
Stockbridge
SO20 8HX
Tel: 01264 782716
Fax: 01264 782717
e-mail: catherston@btconnect.com
web-site www.catherstonstud.com
Terms and Conditions
Our aim at Catherston Stud is to breed top class stock – mares with poor conformation or known hereditary
diseases may not be accepted. The stud reserves the right to refuse any mare arriving in poor condition or
deemed unit for breeding. Catherston Stud is part of the British Equestrian Federation’s Breeders Quality
Mark Scheme and as such agrees to abide by the Horserace Betting Levy Board Codes of Practice for the
breeding industry.
Booking Fee
Nomination Forms will not be accepted without payment of £100 Booking Fee. This fee is non-returnable
but is deductible from the Stud Fee.
Passports & Identity Documents
No mare can be accepted without a Breed Society Passport or Identity Document. DEFRA requires that this
must accompany the mare to the stud.
Equine Flu and Tetanus Toxoid Certificates
No mares will be allowed on to the stud without valid Certificate. It is also recommended that mares are
vaccinated against Equine Herpes Virus.
CEM Swabs
All mares must have a Veterinary Certificate stating the mare has been swab tested and is free from infection
(including Contagious Equine Metritis) and is fit for breeding prior to arrival at the stud.
EVA Blood Tests
All mares must have a Veterinary Certificate stating the mare has been blood tested and free from the Equine
Viral Arteritis. All of our stallions are blood tested for EVA
Mares at the stud will receive every possible care, attention and supervision, but no responsibility can be
taken for any accident or disease. Veterinary assistance will be called in when deemed necessary and will
chargeable to the owner. All mares are served at their owner’s risk and no responsibility can be accepted for
injury, damage or loss caused through trying or serving any mare. If in the best interests of the mare and / or
the stallion, Catherston Stud reserves the right to artificially inseminate any mare. Insemination will only be
performed by a qualified trained person.
Veterinary Examinations. Mares will be treated under the supervision of our Veterinary Surgeon. I agree
to allow Catherston Stud’s qualified and trained staff to administer treatment prescribed by a veterinary
surgeon to my mare.
Ultrasound Scanning. Mares may be scanned in order to determine pregnancy or oestrous condition.
Scanning will be performed by a veterinary surgeon.
Veterinary Breeding Scheme. Owners who elect to join the scheme must have all mares on it. Fees are
payable in advance and on arrival of the mares. (See separate sheet)
Keep of Mares. Mares will have the benefit of all pasture available to the stud. Mares may be kept stabled
is requested. The Stud has a right to feed or stable grass kept mares as they consider most beneficial to the
care of the mare and / or foal if the weather changes for the worse, and the owners will be charged
accordingly. Keep Fees may be raised if a mare is not removed within a reasonable period after the owner
has been notified that she is ready for collection.
Stud Fees are due at time of service, but may be paid together with Keep Fees on return of mare. Visiting
mares and / or foals may not be removed until all Stud Fees and Keep Fees have been paid in full. If the
Stud shall give notice that a visiting mare and / or foal should be removed from the stud for any reason
whatsoever and the owner shall fail to do so within the date of such notice, then the stud shall be entitled to
sell the visiting mare and / or foal and out of the proceeds of sale defray the cost of the Stud Fees, Keep Fees
and livery for the period between the giving of notice and the sale of the mare and / or foal and the owner
hereby appoints the Stud its agent for the purpose of such sale.
Shoes. It is requested that all mares should be sent recently attended to by the Farrier and without out hind
shoes. Mares will be treated by our Farrier when deemed necessary and will be re-charged to the owner by
the Farrier.
Headcollars and Tack. It is requested that your mare be sent with a well fitting head-collar, leather if
possible, and any rugs should be clearly marked with the mare’s name. Whilst the stud will take every care
of any equipment left with the mare it cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
Worming All mares will be wormed on arrival.
Cancellation Fees The Stud will retain the Booking Fee in the event of the nomination not being taken up
unless a Veterinary Certificate is produced stating that there is a valid reason for the mare not being served.
Covering Certificate All certificates will be given to the owner on settlement of their account.
Progress Owners are requested to telephone between 2.00pm and 5.30pm to find out the progress of their
mare.
NO FOAL 1st October. If a mare is certified not in foal by 1st October in the covering year, the Stud Fee
will be returned less the Booking Fee on return of the covering certificate.
Visitors are welcome by appointment, during normal working hours.