Stallion Shares

What to look for in a stallion prospect

The key things to look for in a stallion prospect are

Outstanding pedigree

Success on the track
- 2yr old performance / success

Fertility

Are you likely to want to send your mare to this stallion for three years, or is it likely that you will be able to sell your nomination/s?

What type of mares will he attract? The quality of mares is vital, without good mares, the chance of producing great types is obviously significantly reduced.

Is the proposed service fee appropriate?

Does the proposed stud have a reputation for being able to market stallions effectively? Good stallion marketing is vital to the commercial success of a stallion.

Do the stallion syndicators have a good reputation and management system?

Keep in mind that you will also incur your proportion of the stallion’s upkeep, including veterinary expenses, marketing and advertising costs and possible travel expenses.

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