Breeding
The art of theright pairing
Forty years of knowledge, a dedicated foaling barn and a partner clinic for advanced reproduction.
Our philosophy
We breed few horses, and we breed them carefully. Every pairing is planned for the horse it will produce, not for the catalogue, and every foal is raised as if it were the one we would keep.
Services
Breeding services
- 01
Stallion services
Fresh chilled and frozen semen from our approved stallions, shipped across Europe and worldwide.
- 02
Mare care & foaling
Insemination, scanning and 24-hour supervised foaling in our dedicated foaling barn.
- 03
Embryo transfer & ICSI
Advanced reproduction with our partner clinic, so competing mares can breed without missing a season.
- 04
Young horse education
Patient production from first saddle to first show, by riders who know our bloodlines intimately.
- 05
Sales & sourcing
Horses we have bred and produced, and a discreet search for the right horse beyond our own stable.
The foaling barn
Watched over,
day and night
Eight spacious foaling boxes, cameras on every mare and a groom on site through every night of the season.
The pastures
Two hundred acres
of old grass
Mares and foals live out in herds from April to November, on limestone pasture that builds strong bone.
How it works
Booking a covering
Consultation
Tell us about your mare; we will suggest the best match.
Contract
Breeding contract and fees confirmed, with your vet's details.
Collection
Fresh or frozen semen shipped on the dates your vet requests.
Confirmation
Scan results shared; foal registration arranged on birth.
Questions
Breeding
questions
How do I book a stallion?
Send us your mare's details through the enquiry form. We will confirm availability, send the breeding contract and arrange collection dates for fresh or frozen semen with your vet.
Do you ship semen abroad?
Yes. Frozen semen from all our stallions can be shipped worldwide, subject to the import rules of your country. Fresh chilled semen is available within Europe.
Can my mare foal at Orvaine?
We offer full mare management, from insemination and pregnancy scans to foaling under 24-hour supervision, in our dedicated foaling barn.
Can I visit to see a horse for sale?
Of course. Viewings are by appointment, with the horse shown free and under saddle. Full veterinary records and X-rays are available beforehand.
Do you take young horses for education?
Our riders produce a small number of external young horses each year, from starting under saddle to their first competitions.
Visit the stud
Come and meet
the horses
Viewings, stallion presentations and breeding consultations are by appointment, all year round.
