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 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.Because frozen semen requires more precise timing, closer monitoring of the mare, 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 straws. 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 straws.

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 for freezing: £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.

❓ Stallion Services – Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Frozen semen can be prepared for export to the EU under APHA licensing, subject to destination-specific certification and requirements. Export processes are discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Twenty straws is a commonly used planning target that suits many breeding programmes. Some stallions may reach this in one collection, while others require several collections. It is a guide for planning rather than a guarantee from a single visit.

Yes. Many owners choose to produce more than 20 straws, particularly for long-term use or future breeding plans. Additional straws can be produced and are charged separately.

Frozen semen collection involves collecting semen, assessing it, and then processing and freezing it into straws for long-term storage. Some stallions produce suitable semen quickly, while others require more than one collection. The approach is planned around the individual stallion.

Stallions differ in temperament, behaviour and how they respond to handling and the collection environment. Collection plans may be adjusted to suit the individual stallion, helping the process remain calm and straightforward while supporting semen quality.

Not always. Some stallions can be collected during a day visit. Others benefit from a short stay to allow repeat collections, rest between sessions, or adjustments to the collection plan. This depends on the individual stallion and is discussed in advance wherever possible.

Frozen semen requires more precise timing, specialist processing and closer monitoring. This often involves additional work compared with fresh or chilled semen, which is reflected in the overall cost.

Yes. One advantage of frozen semen is that stallions can often be collected outside the competition or live cover season, which can reduce disruption to training, competition or stud commitments.