"renting" a mare?

[paintjumper]

How do you do a "custom foal" contract? I have noticed some really good mares that are being offered but not a lot of info as to how it is done. What are the costs involved to the " renter" except getting the mare in foal?
Thanks

[arizonard]

We do custom foals and made up a FAQ page as many people had questions. We do ours more like a in-utero purchase than a mare lease, such that we pay all expenses for mare and all breeding-related costs. I have also seen breeders who basically lease the mare on-site for a fixed cost, and buyers pay stud fee, breeding expenses, and so on.

Here is more information on our option:
http://elitehuntersales.com/customfoals.html

[Signature]

We offered basically what arizonard mentioned last to an inquiring client a few weeks ago. It was a bit more complicated because this person wanted a stallion only offered frozen and was not cheap. Due to the risks of using frozen and no LFG, we told her she could "lease" the mare for a flat rate, and then pay all the frozen purchasing, breeding, and ancilliary expenses.

If it weren't a frozen breeding, we would probably do the first thing mentioned above, which is offer an in-utero type deal.

[paintjumper]

I appreciate the info.

[jdeboer01]

The two broodmare leases that I have worked have been similar, even though one was off farm for the lessor (I kept the leased mare on my own farm during gestation) and the latest one is going to be on farm (The mare will stay on the owners property during gestation). With both mares, I was/am responsible for insurance -- major medical and mortality -- during breeding/gestation until weaning.

I believe the most important aspect of a broodmare lease, whether on property or off, is a clear and professional contract, so that both parties understand exactly what is expected of them, including what and how much feed, farrier care, vaccines, worming, etc..., and nothing is left to "interpretation". When everything is spelled out beforehand in a contractual form, both parties are put at ease.

Under both leases, I (as lessee) was/am responsible for all breeding fees, including stud fees, and all expenses related to the preparation and breeding of the mare. It's as if you, as lessee, "own" the mare during the whole process -- from breeding to weaning.

That's how it has worked for me anyway, and I find it to be a fair deal. :)