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GATE FARM'S CAN'T TOUCH THIS
ADMS
Registration Number #A-12129
Born November 7th, 2002
Sire- Diamond C Montana Jack ADMS# A-4022
Dam- Gate Farm’s Maybelline ADMS #E-12127
Stud Fee: $400
The Stud Fee includes two (2) collections of cooled semen. There
is no monetary refund for any un-used collections that come included
with the Stud Fee. Most Stud Fees do not include collection fees for
shipped cooled semen and if they do, they normally only include 1
collection before additional collection fees start being charged. We
know going AI can be expense or cost prohibitive for some people
when additional charges for this and that start racking up. So we
try to make it as cost effective as possible on our end so that
those of you looking to breed to top quality show proven jacks can
do so without breaking the bank. Therefore we choose to include 2
collections with our Stud Fees and have you post a reasonable
Shipping Deposit of $200 so that you should be able to receive 2
shipments of cooled semen before incurring any additional collection
and shipping fees. If at all possible we ship two (2) doses of
cooled semen in each shipment. That way if something happens to one
dose you still have a back up dose good to go and can proceed with
the insemination without delay. Or if ovulation is delayed and you
need semen at 36 - 48 hours out you already have it there and ready
to go. Also if you are breeding multiple mares/jennets you or your
vet can arrange for the mares to cycle at the same time so that they
ovulate at the same time or very close to one another. That way you
can inseminate 2 mares/jennets on a single shipment and reduce your
shipping charges and your veterinary expenses and minimize any
additional collection fees.
EXAMPLE: You book 2 mares
OR you and a friend each book one mare to the same jack (both mares
need to be inseminated at the same location)– each requires a $400
Stud Fee and each requires a $200 Shipping Deposit. Total amount due
would be $1200. If each mare is cycling independent of each other
you have 2 collections and 2 shipments of cooled semen for each mare
from which to get each mare pregnant before incurring additional
collection fees and shipping charges. BUT if they are cycling
together and ovulating at the same time each mare can receive 1 dose
of shipped cooled semen from that one shipment and that would give
you 4 collections and 4 shipments from which to get BOTH mares in
foal before incurring additional fees. When it all goes right they
both will become pregnant on that first shipment. But sometimes one
may catch on the first shipment and the other may not. Therefore the
second mare will require a second shipment and possibly a third or
even fourth if she is having trouble conceiving and maintaining her
pregnancy. But you have 4 collections (2 in each Stud Fee) and
posted a shipping deposit for 4 shipments (2 on each mare) so
posting additional fees for additional collections and shipping
should not be necessary. Also if one of the mares should terminate
their pregnancy you still have 1 or 2 un-used collections and money
on reserve in your Shipping Deposit from which more semen can be
shipped. This can save you hundreds of dollars in additional fees
and expenses. So it’s definitely something to think about and
consider.
As previously mentioned in
addition to the Stud Fee a Shipping Deposit of $200 is required.
This $200 will usually cover two (2) shipments of cooled semen to
your farm or veterinarian. In some rare cases it may cost more than
$100 to deliver the cooled semen to where it needs to go.
Especially if Fed Ex deems your location a “rural delivery” or if
you need a Saturday delivery. If that happens I will let you know
as soon as possible so that if a second shipment is needed any
additional shipping fees can be paid for prior to the second
shipment. Once your mare/jennet is 100 days in foal any un-used
monies remaining in the Shipping Deposit will be returned to you. I
just need to hear from you that your mare/jennet has been vet
checked at 100/+ days and that things are proceeding right on
schedule. A phone message or e-mail letting me know with your name
and mare/jennets name and a phone number is all that’s needed. That
way if I have any questions or need to verify an address I can reach
you.
In our ongoing effort to
minimize the costs to go AI for our clients we are now offering
Disposable Cooled Semen Shipping containers. We charge $35 for each
Disposable Shipping container and each container holds 2 doses of
semen. Using a disposable shipper has two advantages over using an
Equitainer:
1)
The cost to ship your
cooled semen with a Disposable Shipper is $10-$15 less than the cost
of shipping it to you in an Equitainer because it’s smaller and
lighter so Fed Ex charges less.
2)
You don’t have the
added shipping expense of returning the empty Equitainer to us,
which can sometimes be as much to return as it was to send! So
buying a Disposable Shipper for $35 can save you $10 - $15 in
shipping fees on getting the semen to you and you don’t have to pay
$85 -$100 in shipping fees returning the Equitainer. The Disposable
Shipper is also recyclable so if you recycle simply separate the
Styrofoam inner piece from the outer Cardboard box and toss them in
your recycle bin; if you don’t recycle toss them in the trash.
As you can see using a
Disposable Shipper can save you quite a bit of money. HOWEVER, there
will be times when using a Disposable Shipper isn’t advisable. Like
when there is REALLY bad weather over the flight path or near the
Fed Ex transfer/sorting hub in TN. Anything BIG that might divert
air traffic off its normal route or cause flights to be grounded for
an extended period of time. If REALLY BAD weather and delays are
anticipated then we will need to use an Equitainer to get your
cooled semen to you because it is stronger than a Disposable Shipper
and it can keep the semen cooler for a longer period of time. I
always check the weather along your shipment’s intended flight path
prior to packaging, so if I see a problem I will let you know ASAP.
Also new is our ability to
accept payment though PayPal! So those of you wishing to pay by
credit card or through your personal PayPal account can do so. The
PayPal “Pay Now” button is listed on the Home page as well as each
individual jacks page. Be sure you are entering the correct amount
for your transaction, which should be the Stud Fee + the Shipping
Deposit OR additional funds to cover additional expenses that were
incurred on your behalf. Again if you have any questions as to the
amount you need to pay please call or write to me so that we can go
over it.
A Breeding Contract is
available for printing from this website. Be sure to read it
thoroughly and to check the correct box for the jack of your choice
before mailing it in. The Stud Fee and the Shipping Deposit must be
paid prior to any semen shipments.
When choosing the proper jack to breed to your mare or jennet in
pursuit of that “perfect” performance mule or donkey, there are many
things to take into consideration. Conformation, temperament,
beauty, brains, and trainability are of primary importance. The
chosen jack should complement your mare or jennet. When choosing a
mammoth jack to produce a performance mule or saddle mule you should
look for all the things previously mentioned but you also want to
look for refinement, muscle mass and athletic ability. You do not
want to sacrifice athletic ability and movement by choosing a jack
that is too tall, coarse and drafty. There are much more important
factors to be concerned about other than “how tall” something will
be. After all what good is a 15 HD+ performance mule if it can’t
run, jump, slide or spin? Or what good is a saddle mule that’s so
tall you’re always ducking branches or need a mounting block to get
on and off? Or a saddle mule that’s too drafty to navigate narrow
mountain trails or bend and flex around objects? Mules are unique
creatures of design. So by carefully choosing the right jack you
have an opportunity to create a custom made mule to suit your
specific needs. So what you want to do with your mule 5 years or 10
years from now has every thing to do with what jack you choose
today. If you are unsure of which jack would best suit your needs,
just give me a call or drop us a line and we’ll be glad to help you
pick which jack would be best for your custom made mule.
Gate Farm’s Can’t Touch
This or “CT” as he is known to family and friends, is a 57” Tri
Colored Spotted Mammoth jack. CT joined his brothers Ace and Ewok
on the 2004 Chino Open Horse Show Circuit to compete against horses
on their turf, play by their rules and win! These shows draw 150 –
250+ of Southern California’s very best Halter horses at each show.
These horses show at the APHA World Show and the AQHA Congress Show
so this is by no means easy competition or a piece of cake. But when
all was said and done it came down to this: Gate Farms Can't Touch
This had won –
2004 Year End High Point
Grand Champion Halter 2 Year Olds, Year End High Point Grand
Champion Halter Stallions, Year End High Point Reserve Champion
Halter Donkey and now drum roll please..................
YEAR END HIGH POINT ALL
AROUND HALTER HORSE OF THE YEAR!!!!
In the interest of saving
time, Gate Farm’s Can’t Touch This show results for 2004 have been
condensed. He accomplished all of this in just 1 year! Keep in mind
that CT was only 3 years old when he accomplished all this. There
has never been a jack before or since that has accomplished what he
has competing against horses on a Major Open Horse Show Circuit.
Because of the Mountain Fire and the re-building of our Temecula
Facility we have not shown any of the jacks. CT has been furthering
his education and has been started under saddle and is now ground
driving in preparation for advancement into a cart later this year.
See additional photos of CT below.
ADMS – Versatility Hall Of Fame Award
Chino Open Horse Show Year End High Point Awards
2004 High Point Grand Champion Halter 2 Year Olds
2004 High Point Grand Champion Halter Stallions
2004 High Point Reserve Champion Halter Donkeys
AND
2004 YEAR END HIGH POINT ALL AROUND HALTER HORSE OF THE YEAR !!!
8-8-04
Chino Hills CA Open Horse Show
4th Halter 2 year olds
5th Halter Donkeys
7-11-04
Chino Hills CA Open Horse Show
1st Halter 2 year olds
1st Halter Stallion
1st Halter Donkey
Grand Champion Halter Stallion
6-13-04
Chino Hills CA Open Horse Show
3rd Halter 2 year olds
5th Halter Stallions
3rd Halter Donkeys
5-2004
Bishop Mule days 2004
2nd Halter 2 year old Jacks (class of 8)
7th In Hand Trail (class of 42)
5th Get of Sire (class of 11 trios)
5-9-04
Chino Hills CA Open Horse Show
1st Halter 2 year olds
5th Halter Stallions
3rd Halter Donkeys
4-4-04
Chino Hills CA Open Horse Show
1st Halter 2 year olds
1st Halter Stallions
1st Halter Donkeys
5th Halter Color
Reserve Champion Stallion
3-14-04
Chino Hills CA Open Horse Show
1st Halter Stallions
1st Halter Donkeys
3rd Halter Color
1st Halter 2 year olds
Grand Champion Halter Stallion
5-2003
Cheers For Ears Mule and Donkey Show
4th Most Colorful Mule or Donkey
3rd Halter mammoth Jacks
4th Donkey in Hand Trail
  
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