This contract is made this __________ day of __________, 2008, by and between

YANCEY FARMS and

NAME: _______________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________

1) YANCEY FARMS agrees to provide Buyer with __________ doses of frozen semen from the stallion
____________________ in exchange for a fee of $__________ per insemination dose, payable to YANCEY FARMS.

2. Buyer agrees to pay all shipping costs including container deposit of $0, and $100 handling fee (for cryogenic lab services), payable to YANCEY FARMS.

3. All fees are payable upon execution of this contract. Buyer specifically agrees and understands that no semen will be shipped until all fees have been paid.

4. Buyer is responsible for insuring the shipping container during return shipping. Buyer agrees that the container will be returned within ONE WEEK of its arrival. Failure to do either of the above mentioned items will jeopardize any future shipments.

YANCEY FARMS assumes responsibility ONLY TO DELIVER SEMEN IN VIABLE CONDITION at the time of delivery; i.e.: that product is received in a properly cold shipping tank in apparent good condition.

Buyer’s representative (receiving breeding station and / or Veterinarian) will have 24 hours to report any discrepancy in the order. Be sure that your representative properly checks in the shipment at time of delivery. Any complaints after 24 hours will not be honored.

The semen MUST be administered by a licensed Veterinarian familiar with the concept and practical use of frozen equine semen. Attempts to use frozen equine semen outside the controlled situation of a qualified facility can greatly reduce, or even prevent, chances of conception. YANCEY FARMS will provide detailed thawing and usage instructions for the Veterinarian. A “dose” of frozen semen is defined as a single insemination unit which includes a minimum of 300 million progressively motile sperm, which; upon PROPER thawing show at least a 30% post thaw motility. (These are industry minimum standards).Insemination certificates will be provided to the Veterinarian. Breeding certificates will be sent in the shipment, along with the thawing protocol. You and your Veterinarian are responsible for securing and dealing with the breeding Certificate that is sent with each shipment.

Buyer agrees to hold harmless YANCEY FARMS and/or any semen distribution agents for YANCEY FARMS for any Injury or illness to mares associated in any way with the insemination of frozen semen provided by YANCEY FARMS. Buyer specifically understands that YANCEY FARMS makes no guarantees or warranty as to the fertilizing capacity of any semen provided under the terms of this contract, either expressed or implied, however, known conception rates will be relayed to Buyer, and are given in good faith. ALL STALLIONS REPRESENTED BY YANCEY FARMS IN THE FROZEN SEMEN PROGRAM HAVE BEEN TESTED NEGATIVE FOR EVA AND EIA, CEM, DOURINE AND GLANDERS. Mare Owner is responsible for ascertaining their mare’s Registry’s requirements for the use of frozen semen and subsequent registration of foals conceived thusly.

I AGREED TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND STIPULATIONS OF THIS CONTRACT:

Signed: ___________________________________________ Buyer Date: ____________

Accepted for Yancey Farms: _________________________________ Date: ____________

SHIPMENT INSTRUCTONS:

Veterinarian name: ___________________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Veterinarian Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Fed. X delivery address if different from Vet: _____________________________________________________

Fex. X account: # ___________________________________ OR Visa/MC for Fed. X delivery:

Exact Name and Address on Credit Card: ______________________________ # ________________________

Exp.: ________________ 3 Numbers on back of card: _____________

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