The Stud Fee is a complete package. It includes up to two (2) shipments of Cooled Semen in disposable shippers shipped within the continuous United States by Priority Overnight Delivery through FedEx and sent directly to your farm or vet’s office. There is no monetary refund for any un-used Cooled Semen shipments included in the Stud Fee. If you live outside the continuous United States there would be additional changes, please call for more information and a price.

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.  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.

In the event that your mare needs more than the 2 shipments of Cooled Semen that come included in the $600 Stud Fee additional shipments for that mare may be purchased for $200. This $200 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 30 days prior to any calls for semen. If you have less than 30 days before needing semen please call me so that we can expedite your paperwork and work out all the logistics before your mare needs semen so that breeding is not delayed.

When choosing the proper jack to breed to your mare in pursuit
of that “perfect” performance mule, 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. 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 the 2002 RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION JACK  from the biggest mule and donkey show on earth Bishop Mule Days. NO  OTHER SPOTTED  OR  GAITED  JACK  HAS  EVER  ACHIEVED  SUCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS.  In addition to that he has 106 ribbons, engraved halters, jackets and monetary awards.   “Simply Irresistible” made history in the show ring and now his offspring are turning heads and redefining just what it is to be a “saddle mule”.

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.