Stud Contract D Shahhar - 2026
BREEDING CONTRACT
Stallion: D SHAHHAR
Breeder and Owner: Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Use: Artificial insemination with fresh or frozen semen subject to availability
Contracting Parties
Stallion Owner:
Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
United Arab Emirates
Mare Owner:
Name: ______________________________________________
Farm name: ________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Name of the Mare: ____________________________________
Mare Registration Number: ______________________
§ 1 Subject Matter of the Contract
(1) This contract entitles the mare owner to the one-time use of a covering by the stallion D SHAHHAR for the mare designated above. A breeding certificate will be issued for the mare that is the subject of this contract.
2) The Breeding Right is personal and non-transferable. It may neither be sold, assigned, nor otherwise transferred to third parties. Any exception requires the prior written consent of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
(3) The Breeding Right is intended exclusively for the mare designated in the contract and the specified mare owner. A transfer, assignment, or resale is permitted only with the prior written consent of the stallion owner.
(4) The insemination must take place within a maximum of three breeding seasons.
§ 2 Stud Fee and Costs
(1) The stud fee corresponds to the hammer price of the auction in Aachen.
(2) The stud fee must be paid in full in accordance with the auction and payment terms.
(3) All additional costs incurred, in particular for semen shipment, handling, transport, veterinary services, as well as any other costs arising in connection with the insemination, shall be borne by the mare owner.
§ 3 Live Foal Guarantee and Rebreeding
(1) The contract includes the guarantee of one live foal . A live foal is deemed to be a foal that survives for at least 48 hours after birth. Upon expiration of these 48 hours, the obligation under this contract shall be deemed fulfilled.
(2) If the mare is not pregnant after three estrous cycles, the stallion owner or their authorized representative is entitled to request a veterinary examination, in particular a swab sample/culture or biopsy, to determine breeding suitability.
(3) If an infectious or contagious disease is present, insemination may be refused. In this case, a suitable substitute mare must be designated with the prior consent of the stallion owner.
(4) If no pregnancy is achieved, the stallion owner must be informed in writing within 60 days after the end of the breeding season so that the claim to rebreeding is preserved.
(5) If the mare that is the subject of the contract becomes ill, injured, or is no longer suitable for breeding for other reasons, a substitute mare may be used with the prior consent of the stallion owner.
(6) In the event of the mare's death, a veterinary certificate must also be submitted for this purpose.
§ 4 Twins
(1) If twins are detected, the stallion owner must be informed within 30 days.
(2) This contract generally covers only one live foal. The use of any additional breeding result arising from the same covering requires the prior consent of the stallion owner.
§ 5 Embryo Transfer
(1) If the Breeding Right is used for an embryo transfer, two doses of fresh semen are included. For each additional dose required beyond that, USD 300 plus any handling and shipping costs will be charged.
(2) If two embryos are obtained during an embryo flush, this contract generally entitles the use of one embryo only.
(3) The use of the second embryo requires the prior consent of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
(4) If the mare owner wishes to keep and use the second embryo, an additional Breeding Right is required for this purpose. The acquisition of these additional Breeding rights requires the consent of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
(5) If no additional Breeding Right is acquired and Dubai Arabian Horse Stud waives the second embryo, it must be discarded.
(6) If Dubai Arabian Horse Stud retains the second embryo, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud shall bear all costs of the recipient mare until confirmed pregnancy on day 120. This includes in particular the costs for the recipient mare, veterinary services, boarding and care, as well as transport and shipping costs.
(7) If an additional Breeding Right for the second embryo is approved, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud must be informed of the pregnancy status of the second embryo on days 25, 60, and 120.
§ 6 Availability of Fresh and Frozen Semen
(1) If fresh or frozen semen, due to shortage, loss, or other unforeseeable circumstances, is already before the first insemination if the mare that is the subject of the contract is not available, the stud fee will be refunded in full.
(2) If the mare cannot be inseminated before the stallion leaves the respective breeding location, the mare owner shall receive two doses of frozen semen, regardless of whether fresh or frozen semen was originally intended.
(3) All handling and shipping costs for the frozen semen shall be borne by the mare owner.
(4) If the mare is not in foal after use of the two provided doses, additional doses will be charged at USD 300 per dose plus handling and shipping costs.
§ 7 Right of First Refusal
(1) Dubai Arabian Horse Stud shall receive a right of first refusal for the foal resulting from this mating:
D SHAHHAR × __________________________________________
(2) If the mare owner intends to sell the foal, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud must be informed in writing before any sale to third parties and shall be given the opportunity to purchase the foal on the terms agreed with the third party.
§ 8 Liability
(1) To the extent permitted by law, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud assumes no liability for illness, injury, loss, or death of the mare or the foal, nor for loss of or damage to the semen in connection with the performance of this contract.
(2) Mandatory statutory liability provisions shall remain unaffected.
§ 9 Final Provisions
(1) This contract contains the agreements of the parties regarding the Breeding Right that is the subject of the contract.
(2) Amendments and additions to this contract must be made in writing and require the consent of both contracting parties.
(3) Should individual provisions of this contract be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
(4) The law of the United Arab Emirates shall apply.
Place, Date: __________________________________________
Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Name: _________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________
Mare Owner
Name: _________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________