handbook - American Haflinger Registry

AHR Stallion Parade and Service AuctionThe Stallion Parade and Service Auction is open to any licensed stallion owner that is willing to donate aservice, the service of a stallion to be sold at auction, or to a mare owner interested in buying a service. Theservice will be sold when the stallion goes through the ring at halter. The time is to be determined by the SaleCommittee. This event is held at the Fall AHR All Age Registered Haflinger Sale.Stallion Service Auction Regulations:“Stallion Owner’s Obligation”1. The sale of the service fee entitles the mare owner to a service for the next breeding season.2. If the stallion owner sells the stallion before fulfilling his/her obligation to the mare owner, thestallion owner is responsible for reimbursing the mare owner’s service fees. The exception being that theobligation transfers to the stallion’s new owner with the agreement of the mare owner. This should be takeninto consideration before selling the service or the stallion.3. The stallion owner’s obligation is fulfilled when the mare is checked “in foal” by a veterinarian.4. The stallion owner is not responsible in case of the stallion’s death or infertility to fulfill the obligation.5. The stallion does not have to be present to sell the service, but it is highly recommended.6. The sale of the service fee is a donation by the stallion owner to the AHR Futurity, or the AHRY, or theGeneral Fund, or a split among them.7.The $150.00 entry fee is refunded when the stallion arrives at the parade and/or a service is sold.8. The stallion owner may bid on his stallion’s service. If he buys the service, he is responsible for signing thebuyer’s slip and paying the full bid price to the AHR.9. Before selling a service, mare care rates must be stated for the next breeding season.“Mare Owner’s Obligation”1. On purchase of a service fee, the mare owner is responsible for signing the buyer’s slip and paying the fullbid price to the American Haflinger Registry.2. The mare owner is required to pay mare care rates or semen shipping fees as stated by the stallion ownerat the auction.1/05 VII-C-184