We are closing Lonesome's book at 10 mares this year as we hope to be able to retire him to our jennet herd next year with no mares left open. We will be giving our previous clients preference.

We have DVD's available with video of Lonesome under saddle and some of his great moving, great looking, offspring. Email to have a copy sent to you and you can see why he is the world's top gaited jack standing.

Lonesome's 2009 breeding fee is $500. Please read the contract for additional information.

Thanks!

R&M 2008 Breeding Season Schedule

We will ship (with sufficient notice) any day Fed Ex is operating, Monday through Friday for overnight delivery, starting mid March, with the following exceptions: (Dates to be posted as soon as we know)

If we know of no client mares that are close to ovulation, we sometimes run away for a long weekend, so it is imperative that you keep us informed of your mare’s condition. We want every mare settled by the end of the season!

What you need to know about breeding your mare by shipped cooled semen:

Have your mare checked for reproductive soundness.
Fill out and return the breeding contract plus breeding fee (or booking fee/deposit to hold your place) as specified in contract, and we will put you on our shipping schedule. Let us know if you want us to return a copy of the breeding contract for your records. You may fax us your signed contract and use MasterCard or Visa for payment (call to fax, or mail the signed contract and check. We strongly recommend having a credit card on file with us in case you need an immediate shipment that you did not anticipate. No semen will be shipped before the contract and breeding fees are received in our office.
It is helpful to be able to tease your mare with a gelding or nearby stallion. Knowing when your mare is cycling can save on vet bills. When your mare is in heat, you will need to work closely with your veterinarian to ascertain where your mare is in her cycle and when she will ovulate. Call us to alert us as soon as you know that your mare is in heat. We can work directly with your vet if it is more convenient.
We need 24 hours notice to ship. Please give us enough notice. If there is a chance you will need semen the next day, let us know to wait for your call in the morning. Communication is the key to getting your mare settled. We will call you or your vet's office with a tracking number as soon as we have a shipment ready to go.
Your vet will inseminate your mare. There will be two 40 ml packets of cooled semen. It is strongly advised to use the first packet of semen within 24 hours of collection for the best chance of pregnancy. If there is a delay the entire container may be put into a refrigerator to keep the temperature at 40 degrees F.
Have your mare checked at 14 to 18 days after the last day bred. An ultrasound test, if available, is the best method to detect pregnancy. 30% of all mares have false heats when they are actually pregnant.
If the mare is not in foal, you may be shipped semen as often as necessary, throughout this breeding season and a return privilege next season. However, each additional shipment will require a lab/shipping fee as specified in the contract.
In the event your mare fails to conceive, you may substitute another mare that you own (or lease) for the remainder of your contract. Please inform us of any intended change in mares in writing, so that we can adjust your contract.

Payment may be made by:

Personal check to be in our office before shipment made out to R&M Gaited Mules and sent to 2041 Walkingmule Lane, Corvallis, MT 59828

MasterCard/Visa or Direct Bank Transfer via PayPal Go to www.paypal.com and set up an account. It may take a few days to confirm your account so please do this ahead of time.

NO SEMEN WILL BE SHIPPED UNLESS PAYMENT IS IN OUR OFFICE – NO EXCEPTIONS.