GATE FARM’S SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
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Black and White Spotted
More pictures of Ewok are further down the page....

ADMS Registration Number A-11355
ACOSA Registration Number SA 1581
Born July 23, 2000
Sire- Diamond C Montana Jack ADMS# A-4022
Dam- Gate Farm’s Beth ADMS# E-11266

Stud Fee: $600
 

Most Stud Fees are separate from the collection fees for shipped Cooled Semen. If they are included 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 easy as possible so that those of you looking to breed to top quality show proven jacks can do so without breaking the bank. 

Therefore we offer a complete breeding package.  No separate fees or extra charges for collections, shipping, disposable shippers, handling, delivery to transfer station etc…. Just a flat $600 Stud Fee gives you up to two shipments of Cooled Semen shipped Priority Overnight through FedEx and sent directly to your farm or vet’s office.  If at all possible we ship two (2) doses of Cooled Semen in each shipment.  Both of these jacks are excellent shippers and have a much better semen quality than stallions. They have substantially higher semen counts, no gel, very few cells with abnormal morphology, and a very high motility rate. Their sperm also have stronger staying power in the extender. It is not unusual to have 30% or better motility 48 hours out.  As long as the Cooled Semen is handled per our instructions upon its arrival it should be good and viable for at least 48 hours. We always try to include 2 doses in each shipment so that 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 the number of shipments needed to get both mares pregnant and minimize your veterinary expenses.  

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 mare requires a $600 Stud Fee . Total amount due for the two mares would be $1200. If each mare is cycling independent of each other you have up to 2 shipments of Cooled Semen for each mare from which to get each mare pregnant before incurring additional Cooled Semen fees.  BUT if they are cycling together and ovulating at the same time each mare can receive 1 dose of shipped Cooled Semen from each shipment and that would give you 4 shipments of Cooled Semen 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 if she is having trouble conceiving and maintaining her pregnancy. But you have up to 4 shipments (2 included in each $600 Stud Fee) from which to get both mares pregnant. Also if for some reason one of the mares should terminate their pregnancy you should still have 1 or 2 un-used shipments on reserve from which more Cooled 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.

To further ensure the quality and integrity of our Cooled Semen we do not have it picked up here at the farm. Riding and bouncing around in the back of a non-air conditioned FedEx truck for 5-9 hours can be extremely hazardous to shipped Cooled Semen. Therefore we prefer to transport our Cooled Semen to the FedEx transfer station ourselves. This way it has a smooth air conditioned ride whatever the temperature and it is not shaken or bounced around for hours and hours on end.  It goes straight from the air conditioned car into an air conditioned building where it waits patiently in a controlled climate atmosphere for its ride to Ontario International Airport. How semen is handled during and after it is collected, packaged for shipment and transported has everything to do with the quality of Cooled Semen you receive at your farm or vet’s office. So when deciding which jack to use be sure to ask the Farm Manager how their Cooled Semen is handled and ask if it is picked up at their farm. If it is picked up on site then you can be assured that it is riding and bouncing around in a non –air conditioned FedEx truck for hours on end before getting to the FedEx transfer station for their area. Once the Cooled Semen leaves a FedEx airport hub or your nearest major airport it is only a few hours away from being delivered to you. The last leg of the journey is pretty easy because it’s the shortest traveling time. It’s the first half of the journey where things usually happen. So ask yourself, do you really want your special delivery package being bounced around and shaken any more than necessary?

To date only 1 mare has not become pregnant in the first heat cycle in which she was bred. And only this 1 mare has needed more than 2 shipments of Cooled Semen to become pregnant.  In her case she needed 3 shipments over 2 cycles. In the event that your mare/jennet needs more than the 2 shipments of Cooled Semen that come included in the $600 Stud Fee additional shipments for that mare/jennet may be purchased for $160. This $160 includes the collection, disposable shipper and Priority Overnight shipping through FedEx to have the Cooled Semen delivered directly to your farm or vet’s office. 

 A Breeding Contract is available for printing from this website. Be sure to read it thoroughly and be sure to check the correct box for the jack of your choice before mailing it in. The $600 Stud Fee must be paid and all checks or money orders must clear the bank prior to any semen shipments. I prefer to have all the paperwork into my office at least 2 weeks prior to any calls for semen.

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. Providing the jack is a large standard, of good or better quality, the mule offspring should be refined, very athletic and of good size for riding. Don't be fooled into thinking you need the size of a mammoth jack, at the sacrifice of refinement and athletic ability. 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 everything 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.

Now for information on Gate Farm’s Simply Irresistible or “Ewok” as he is known to family and friends. Gate Farm’s Simply Irresistible is a true Black and White Tyger Spotted Jack and he is GAITED!  He also has an extensive show record showing in Halter Classes against horses, mules and donkeys. Since starting his show career Ewok has been to 45 shows. In that time he has racked up quite an impressive show record. He has brought home numerous trophies including the 2005 World Champion Jack and 2002 Reserve World Champion Jack from the biggest mule and donkey show on earth Bishop Mule Days! In addition to that he has 106 ribbons, engraved halters, jackets and monetary awards. Ewok and his brother Ace were the first jacks to compete against horses on their turf, play by their rules and win! They were also the first Year End High Point Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Stallions to have long ears and bray!

In the interest of saving time, Gate Farm’s Simply Irresistible’s 45 show results as of June 2005 have been condensed. He’s accomplished all of this showing against horses, mules and donkeys.  Because of the Mountain Fire and the re-building of our Temecula Facility we have not shown any of the jacks. They have been furthering their education at home driving for fun and practicing for CDE’s (Combined Driving Events). See additional photos of Gate Farm’s Simply Irresistible aka “Ewok” below.

ADMS- Versatility Hall of Fame Award winner
ADMS – Honor Roll for Continuing Excellence not once, not twice, but 5 times!

2005 Mule Days Bishop, CA                                                                                            
1^st place Standard Jacks 3 Years and Over                                                                   
6^th place Donkey In Hand Trail (52+ entries)  

2005 WORLD CHAMPION JACK!!!

(He was chosen out of 56 of this country’s very best jacks to be crowned 2005 World Champion Jack)                                                                 
2004 American Mule Association LEVA (Long Ears
Versatility Award) non-AMA events winner with 190 points!

2004 Mule Days Bishop, CA
8th place Standard Jacks 3 Years and Over
8th place In Hand Trail-Donkeys (there were 42 entries)

2003 Mule Days Bishop, CA
8th place Standard Jacks 3 Years and Over

2003 International Draft Horse, Mule and Donkey Show Pomona, CA
6th place Jacks All Ages and Sizes
3rd place most Colorful Mule or Donkey

2003 Chino Hills Open Horse Show Circuit
Year End High Point Reserve Champion Halter Donkey

2002 Mule Days Bishop, CA
1st place 2 Year Old jacks
2002 Reserve World Champion Jack at Mule Days !!!

2002 San Diego County Fair Draft, Mule and Friesian Horse Show
Del Mar, CA
1st place 2 Year Old Jacks
4th place Standard Jacks

2002 International Draft Horse, Mule and Donkey Show Pomona, CA
8th place Jacks All Ages and Sizes
1st place Most Colorful Mule or Donkey

2002 Saddle and Harness Association Open Horse Show Circuit
Year End High Point Reserve Champion Halter Pony

2002 Lake Perris Open Horse Show circuit
Year End High Point Reserve Champion Halter Donkey

2001 Mule Days Bishop, CA
4th place Yearling Jacks

2001 International Draft Horse, Mule and Donkey Show Pomona, CA
4th place Jacks All Ages and Sizes
1st place Most Colorful Mule or Donkey

2001 Lake Perris Open Horse Show circuit
Year End High Point Reserve Champion Halter Stallion

2005 Bishop Mule Days World Champion Jack                                                           
2002 Bishop Mule Days Reserve World Champion Jack

106 Ribbons to date including:
Grand Champion Stallion of the show – 1
Reserve Grand Champion Stallion of the show – 5
1st place – 18
2nd place – 21
3rd place – 20
4th place – 15
5th place – 10
6th place – 7
7th place – 3
8th place – 6 (8th place isn’t so bad when there’s 15 - 42 entries in your class)

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If you missed out on breeding to Diamond C Montana Jack, it’s not too late to breed to THE son who most resembles his father in color, beauty, brains and temperament!

Diamond C Montana Jack                               Gate Farm's Simply Irresistible