Our Breeding Program
Shining Hic, “Oro”
2008, 14.2 hh, 996 lbs.
Palomino Stallion
AQHA #5102525
STUD FEE: $700
Matchless Character & Charm • Competitive Gait & Jump • Desirable Type, Size & Conformation • Excellent Limbs & Feet • Producing high quality offspring
CHARACTERISTICS
Shining Hic, aka “Oro”, is a very easy-tempered, gentle stallion.
He’s 2nd generation from Shining Spark – a very advantageous position in bloodline.
Hic is easy to handle, even in proximity to a mare in season, he will follow his handler and remain on lead as they move about the meadow.
Hic also loves to play!
His bloodlines will produce champion offspring in Cutting, Reining, and Sorting Stock.
Hic is of quality stock and will produce champion offspring!
Qualified with validating paperwork by Loomis Basin Equine, Shining Hic is available for breeding via live cover or artificial insemination.
Pricing*
- Live Cover: $700
- Semen – Frozen, Chilled, Fresh: $700
- Excellent Quality Semen for AI
- Shipping (USA only)
- Available February 1st – July 30th
Contact
Doug McIntosh
530.570.8764
*Additional fees include all veterinary, freezing, cooling, and shipping services.
AI – Artificial Insemination is the process of introducing semen from a donor stallion into a mare when she is in estrus by means other than sexual intercourse to achieve pregnancy. Artificial insemination is an advantageous option for many breeders because it eliminates transporting a horse for breeding. Equine semen is collected from the stallion and then used fresh, cooled, or frozen. The actual process of artificial insemination in a mare is not complicated. Equine AI is carried out completely vaginally and is safe for the horse.
Live Cover – there are two general ways to “cover” or breed the mare. One, the mare is brought to the stallion’s residence and is covered “live” in the breeding shed. Two, the mare is turned out to pasture with the stallion to breed naturally (pasture bred).
Gestation Period for horses is typically between 330 and 345 days, or 11 months. Some mares will be inclined to foal earlier or later than the average, but a breeder will know their tendency.
A Note about Thoroughbreds: The Jockey Club requires that all Thoroughbreds be the product of a “live cover” mating; artificial insemination is not permitted, although it is permissible to immediately “reinforce” a live cover with semen collected as the stallion dismounts. Honestly, I just don’t think this is anything the average horse owner has to be concerned about. But it makes good dinner conversation!
Doug McIntosh
530.570.8764
Remember: “When in doubt let your horse do the thinking”