Start with the mare and the plan
Discuss the mare’s health and reproductive history with an equine veterinarian. Explain your reason for breeding and any known inherited concerns on either side. Before reserving a service, make a realistic plan for foaling supervision, emergency veterinary help, ongoing care and the foal’s future home.
Exchange records before either horse travels
Request the registered names and numbers where available, parentage records, a recent health history and evidence that each person can authorise the breeding. Ask the attending veterinarian which examinations and infection-screening records the proposed service requires. Confirm how the stud manages arrivals, cleaning and separation of visiting animals.
Put the arrangement in writing
Record the exact stallion and mare, service method, dates, fee, transport and boarding costs, and who may authorise emergency care. Agree on any return-service conditions and what happens if the booking is cancelled. Both owners should retain the signed terms, dates of service and veterinary records.