Stallion Services

Veterinary-led stallion collection, training and semen processing services (fresh, chilled and frozen), tailored to individual stallions and breeding goals.

We hold APHA approval for the collection, freezing and preparation of stallion semen for export to the European Union, subject to destination requirements.

Our Stallion Services

  • Semen Collection for fresh, chilled and frozen semen
  • One off collections or managed collection stays
  • Dummy Training
  • Semen assessment & evaluation

Our stallion services are led by Kirsty Gallacher BVMS DipACT MRCVS, an equine reproduction vet with many years of hands-on experience working with stallions and mares across a wide range of breeding situations.

Having managed stallions through multiple breeding seasons in the UK and overseas, Kirsty understands how individual behaviour, semen quality, timing and management all influence outcomes. This experience allows stallions to be handled thoughtfully and decisions to be tailored, rather than relying on fixed protocols.

Understanding Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Semen

The most appropriate option depends on breeding goals, timing, availability, and the individual mare and stallion.

Frozen semen is collected, processed and stored in straws for long-term use. It allows semen to be used across seasons and locations and enables stallions to be collected outside the competition or live cover season, reducing disruption to training, competition or stud commitments.
Because frozen semen requires more precise timing, closer monitoring and specialist handling, insemination and collection typically involve more visits and higher costs.

The most appropriate option depends on breeding goals, timing, availability, and the individual mare and stallion.

Chilled semen is cooled and transported for use within a short time window. It offers more flexibility than fresh semen but still requires accurate cycle monitoring and stallion availability around the time of breeding.

Fresh semen is used immediately after collection. It can offer good pregnancy rates when mare and stallion are close together, but timing is critical and flexibility is limited. The stallion must be available for collection at the time of breeding.

Guide Prices

The prices below are guide prices only. Stallions vary significantly in semen output, semen quality and behaviour.

For frozen semen collections, the typical target is 20 doses. Some stallions may achieve this in a single collection, while others require multiple collections over a short stay. Owners may also choose to produce more than 20 doses.

Typical guide prices include:
Most frozen semen collections involve a collection, evaluation, and cryopreservation step, with the final cost depending on how many collections are required to reach the desired number of straws.

  • Dummy training session: £130

  • Semen collection & evaluation: £135.96

  • Cryopreservation (processing and freezing) £313 per collection

Stabling, semen assessment, medications, consumables, laboratory fees, sedation where required and extended stays are charged separately.