Stallion at stud service

Mare owners and breeders who want a particular sire for their foals.

A stud fee per mare or per service, often with a live foal guarantee. Extra income can come from mare care or agistment while mares are with you, and semen collection.

• Experienced stallion handling
• Knowledge of breeding and reproduction
• Promotion and relationship building with breeders
• Record keeping and contracts

• Stallions can be dangerous, so check that you and any helpers have the experience, and arrange public liability cover that suits stud work
• Breeding season is seasonal, so income is concentrated in spring and summer
• Check breed society registration, stud book and semen rules, which can be strict for some breeds
• Check biosecurity and disease testing requirements for visiting mares in your state
• A stallion with an unproven record can be hard to market, so build your reputation before spending heavily
• Council zoning and neighbour complaints can affect stud operations, so check with your local council

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on whether you own or lease the stallion, your facilities and how you promote him. An unproven stallion can be hard to market, so avoid spending heavily too early.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the stallion's record, the fees you charge and how many mares are booked. Breeding is seasonal, so income is concentrated in spring and summer.

Check breed society registration, stud book and semen rules, biosecurity and disease testing for visiting mares in your state, and council zoning. Stallions can be dangerous, so check experience and public liability cover suited to stud work.