About the Auction

Thank you for your interest in the Stallion Service Auction at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. With your help we have raised almost $13,000 over the last three years! Funds have been used toward student scholarships, research on equine reproduction and the development of the website HorseRepro.com, dedicated towards equine reproduction.

-- Dr. John Dascanio
 

Why are we conducting a Stallion Service Auction?

The auction benefits the equine reproductive program at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM). We are raising money to fund research and purchase state-of-the-art equipment to definitively diagnose and treat reproductive problems in horses and to educate horse owners and students about equine reproduction. In addition we will provide money for a scholarship for a vet student interested in Equine Reproduction. The monies from this auction will go directly to support equipment, technical support, teaching and research on equine reproduction. Your support will help advance our understanding of Equine Reproduction.

How can you participate?

How long will the auction last?

Bids on stallions are accepted from early January until mid-March. Stallion breedings not sold by mid-March are sold on a first come first serve basis until early May, starting at 60% of full price.

What's included in the breeding fee?

Bids are for only the stallion service (ie: semen). Check with the stallion owners before bidding to learn the terms and conditions of breeding contracts and expenses. For example, the breeding fee does not include mare board, semen collection, semen shipping costs or other veterinary related costs. We have not examined most of the stallions listed consequently we have not provided detailed semen quality analysis for any of the stallions. Please contact the stallion owners for more information.

Where does the breeding occur?

Check with stallion owners to determine whether breeding will be by live coverage or by artificial insemination. With live coverage, brood mares go to the stallions' place of standing. With artificial insemination, please check with stallion owners for arrangements on shipping semen.

Is there a guaranteed foal after breeding?

See individual stallion information included on this website and check with stallion owners before breeding on the specifics of contracts. The contracts are between stallion owners and bidders and not with the VMRCVM.

How can I get information on stallions' lifetime earnings and achievements?

Check with stallion owners before breeding and contract agreement.

Are bids binding?

Yes. Bids may not be retracted once submitted.