BREEDING CONTRACT Addendum B Frozen Shipped Semen   This addendum is part of the Breeding contract for the stallion “Ace O Lena” and the mare________________________________________. 1.       All parties agree that they have executed a breeding contract to breed the above named mare and stallion.  In addition to the breeding contract, it is mutually agreed by all applicable parties that this addendum shall become part of the afore mentioned breeding contract upon signatures of applicable parties. 2.       The Lewis Ranch Stallion Station shall ship semen collected from said stallion in an appropriate frozen semen container by courier, such as Federal Express, DHL, AirNet, etc. to the address of record provided in writing by the mare owner.   The Lewis Ranch certifies that the semen, when collected and frozen, was of such a degree of motility and mobility and at post thaw was reasonably acceptable for breeding (see paperwork in shipment). 3.       All breeding fees must be paid in full prior to the shipment of semen.  Mare owner agrees to pay $175 for chute fees and overnight shipping costs in addition to the stud fee agreed upon in the Breeding Contract and leave a credit card number to ensure that the shipping container is returned.   4.       It is mare owner’s responsibility to have a veterinarian or certified breeding technician accept the semen, inseminate the mare, complete all forms required, and return the forms to any respective breeding registries.  It is expected that the mare owner’s Veterinarian is proficient in Ultrasound and is aware of the mare’s current breeding status and can ensure that the mare is at the proper stage of ovulation to order semen and inseminate at the appropriate times.   Mare owner agrees that frozen semen requires special handling and that attempts to breed any mare outside the controlled conditions of an equine reproduction center can greatly reduce, and in some cases, prevent chances of conception. 5.       Mare owner certifies that only the mare listed on the Breeding Contract shall be inseminated by the shipped semen of said stallion without written consent from Stallion owner/Representative, and if semen is used on a mare other than as stated in this contract, mare owner shall notify The Lewis Ranch Stallion Station immediately. 6.       The Lewis Ranch requests pre-notification of when the shipment of semen will need to be shipped or shipment cannot be guaranteed due to availability of frozen shipping containers.  Note: Booking before January 1 earns a discount on the stud fee and booking multiple mares earns an additional discount. 7.       The mare owner agrees to comply with all APHA, AQHA or other breed association rules and regulations regarding the use of shipped semen and artificial insemination. 8.       The mare owner agrees to send the appropriate copies of the Insemination Certificate to the proper breed association and to The Lewis Ranch Stallion Station.  Mare owner also agrees to return the shipping container, at their expense, within 14 days via regular ground to avoid penalty. 9.       All parties to this contract agree that the obligations of The Lewis Ranch Stallion Station shall be met when the shipped semen is delivered to the address of record provided by the mare owner or appointee.  Acceptance shall be defined as the shipment  arriving at the address provided by the mare owner.  The Lewis Ranch Stallion Station assumes no further responsibility for risk of loss once semen container has been delivered.  10.    The Lewis Ranch is not responsible for lost, delayed or damaged semen and makes no representative or warranties of any kind with respect to semen except that it is from the booked stallion and will be of such a degree of motility and mobility when shipped so as to be reasonably acceptable for breeding, will be packaged professionally and that the stallion will have been tested for his freezing ability via post-thaw testing. 11.     Mare owner agrees to have pregnancy of mare verified and submitted to stallion owner as soon as reasonably possible or within 30 days of breeding. 12.    Signed copies of this contract along with the breeding contract and a copy of mares papers can be faxed to 559-564-2643 or emailed to thelewisranch@aol.com  or forwarded along with the check for the stud fee and shipping fees.  Fees can also be paid via paypal by credit card or check even if you do not have a paypal account.  Just email The Lewis Ranch Stallion Station for a paypal payment button that will allow you to use your credit card to pay. The Lewis Ranch Tina Lewis 19909 Ave. 376 Woodlake, CA  93286 559-564-2641-barn 559-909-2156-Tina’s cell 559-564-2643-fax TheLewisRanch@aol.com www.lewisranch.com   Name of Veterinarian Facility:__________________________________________ Contact Person:______________________________________________________ Complete Address:___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________Fax:__________________Cell:__________________ Name of nearest Airport:______________________________________________ __________________________­­­____         __________________________________ Mare Owner                          Date                       Tina Lewis                            Date ________________________________________ email address