Leasing a shetland stallion

[Ezme]

Hi, we have 4 Shetland mares who we would like to put in foal, they are all very well bred from an (apparently) very good stallion called "Laddie of Arlington" and next year we would be looking to put them in foal to increase numbers. I know normally that is not a good enough reason for breeding but part of the will of the lady who bequeathed (sp, i such i know!) was that her line of Shetlands always remain at Arlington, plus they're good "conservation grazers" and are imo good examples of the breed.
Anyway our stallion died at a very advanced age a few years ago so we would be looking to lease one for the next season, how much would be a fair price for a well good all-round stallion? If colour makes any odds I would prefer a chesnut with flaxen mane (like the girls) but I know there are mutterings of a coloured as previous Arlington Shetlands were of broken colouring.

 

[Helen010382]

Lots of shetland studs on here
http://www.shetland-pony.com/
(Cranford have some lovely chestnut stallions!)

 

[Honeypots]

How about this place...nice and local

http://www.westleighshetlands.com/Stallions.html

 

[Ezme]

oo wow helawi dill looks the spit of two of the mares! Doesn't say anything about leasing tho. thanks both of you

 

[Honeypots]

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oo wow helawi dill looks the spit of two of the mares! Doesn't say anything about leasing tho. thanks both of you

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May be worth a call... Debbie is very friendly and may be able to point you in the right direction

 

[varkie]

There aren't many studs who will lease stallions. Most want to sell. There aren't even many studs who take in outside mares. Of the few I have seen, most seem to charge a fee per foal rather than a flat rate, and it seems to be around £125 - £150 per foal.

So much depends on what you're after too, in terms of colour & size, mini or standard etc.

 

[toffeesmarty]

Here are two shetland stallions to buy - might be of interest? Admin- they are nothing to do with me!!!!
http://www.nfed.co.uk/classifiedsunderoffered.htm

 

[treacle86]

Wat does anyone think of my mare? Pic is a bit small and nt sure its even uploaded right !!!

she is 8 yo , 15.2hh ID / Connemara type Grey mare.
Good strong , sound mare, Good to box shoe catch etc . Hacks out alone /company .Good with traffic . Good Bold pop in her . Will work in an outline . Can spook occasionally,and can be Tickly to girth/Groom Tummy

 

[varkie]

Can only see one shetland there to buy - the dark bay mini? It is unregistered, so it's stock cannot be registered, which of course will put any serious breeder off.