Terms and Conditions
1. General Information & Breeding Season
1.1. Period
The breeding season begins on February 1. and ends on July 31.
1.2. Stud Fee
The first installment of the stud fee is due with the initial semen order.
1.3. Pregnancy Rate
The pregnancy installment becomes due on October 1.
If the mare is not in foal, a veterinary certificate confirming non-pregnancy must be submitted by the breeder without request no later than September 20, 2026. Otherwise, the
mare will be considered in foal and the installment will be charged.
1.4. Vouchers & Special Conditions
Not all stallions are eligible for vouchers or discounts throughout the entire breeding season. Please contact our stallion station directly before ordering semen.
Important exception: The stallion Escolar is invoiced directly by Hengststation Gut Neuenhof. Therefore, discounts or special conditions offered by Hengststation Ferienhof Stücker cannot be applied to him.
1.5. Credit Notes
Due to the stud fee split model, no credit will be issued for the following year in case of non-pregnancy.
1.6. Taxes
All prices are net prices plus the applicable VAT at the place of delivery (Germany: 7%).
1.7. Young Stallions
The use of our young stallions before they have fully completed their performance or sport testing is at the breeder’s own risk.
2. Veterinary Regulations & Insemination
2.1. In-Station Service
Inseminations at the station are carried out only after follicle monitoring by the station veterinarian. All veterinary costs (hormones, ultrasound, etc.) are borne by the mare
owner.
The mare owner agrees that, if deemed necessary by the stallion owner, a specialist veterinarian (station veterinarian) may be consulted at the owner’s expense. Veterinary
services are invoiced separately by the veterinarian.
2.2. Hygiene Requirements
A current uterine swab test is required (except for three-year-old maiden mares and mares with foals at foot).
2.3. Natural Cover – Special Requirements
A cervical swab is mandatory. Treated mares must be re-examined after 14 days to exclude infectious diseases.
The owner expressly acknowledges the increased risk of injury associated with natural cover.
2.4. Boarding
Daily rate (stable/pasture):
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Mare: €15.00 plus VAT
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Mare with foal: €20.00 plus VAT
Boarding is at the owner’s risk. The owner confirms that valid third-party liability insurance for animal keepers (§§ 833, 834 German Civil Code) is in place.
2.5. Procedure
Only authorized professionals (veterinarians or certified insemination technicians) are permitted to perform insemination. The stallion owner is not liable for their errors or
omissions.
3. Semen Orders & Shipping
Orders can be placed by phone (08:00–17:00) or 24/7 via the online order form on our website. Incomplete orders cannot be processed.
3.1. Shipping Germany
Night Star (overnight delivery)
Order Monday–Friday by 10:00 a.m., Saturday by 9:00 a.m.
Cost: €46.73 plus 7% VAT
Sunday delivery: €149.53 plus 7% VAT
Delivery takes place the following day.
HippoXpress (same-day delivery)
Available Monday–Friday in parts of NRW, Bremen, and Lower Saxony (see postal code list).
Order daily by 9:00 a.m.
Cost: €65.40 plus 7% VAT
Delivery takes place the same day, usually in the afternoon.
3.2. International Semen Shipping
Shipping days: Monday to Friday only.
Order deadline: 8:30 a.m.
A valid recipient approval number (TRACES NT) is required. TRACES fee: €60.00.
3.3. Collection
Personal pickup is possible daily by prior arrangement.
3.4. Logistics
Shipping containers must be returned within 14 days, including proof of use.
3.5. Semen Doses
During peak season, when stallions are heavily booked, a maximum of two shipments per heat cycle may be sent. Please inform your veterinarian or insemination station accordingly.
3.6. Availability
If a stallion becomes temporarily unavailable during the breeding season (e.g. competitions, illness), frozen semen may be used if available, or another stallion from the station may be selected upon request.
4. Liability
4.1. Limitation of Liability
The stallion owner is liable only in cases of intent or gross negligence.
4.2. Shipping Risk
No liability is assumed for lost or unusable semen or for insemination costs already incurred.
4.3. Third-Party Damage
The stallion owner is not liable for damages caused by third parties.
4.4. Owner’s Liability
The owner of the mare and foal remains the legal animal keeper under German law and bears the corresponding liability.
4.5. Insurance Coverage
The owner confirms that valid third-party liability insurance for animal keepers and caretakers (§§ 833, 834 German Civil Code) is in place and indemnifies the stallion station
and its agents against third-party claims.
4.6. Station Disclaimer
The stallion station is not liable for damage to mare or foal unless caused intentionally or by gross negligence. This limitation does not apply to personal injury.
4.7. Special Risks
Liability for injuries to the owner/handler as well as risks arising from the breeding act (e.g. injuries or infections caused by the stallion) is excluded.
5. Place of Performance & Jurisdiction
5.1. Jurisdiction
Place of performance and jurisdiction is the registered office of the stallion owner, including for any future claims arising from this business relationship.
5.2. Acceptance of Terms
By placing a semen order, the terms and conditions of Hengststation Ferienhof Stücker are considered accepted and binding.
Hengststation Ferienhof Stücker · Weeze, February 2026