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Key Ranch is a family owned and
operated facility that provides its services with high quality
standards, backed by over 29 years of experience in Thoroughbred
breeding. Through the diversity of an exceptional stallion
roster, and the incorporation of established predictable breeding
patterns, Key Ranch is able to provide a positive nick for
virtually any mare.
 There
is no mystery surrounding the success of Thoroughbred stallions in
Kentucky. Mares are bred to stallions appropriate for them,
and the resulting foals are raised to be athletes. A stallion
is proven on the track, not in the sale ring.
One stallion does not
work with all mares, just as one mare does not work with all
stallions. Producing a good, solid racehorse begins with
careful breeding choices. Certainly, genetics play a major
role in the determination of athletic ability. But
raising a successful athlete also requires proper nutrition, routine
care, and sound conditioning.
The dollars spent in
breeding a racehorse can be great or small. The time and
effort invested is always great. This investment may be
protected making careful breeding choices, and by meeting the
requirements of the athlete.
Eaton's Gift to stand at Key Ranch
Key Ranch is pleased to
welcome multiple graded stakes winner Eaton’s Gift to our 2012
stallion roster. This exciting young stallion defeated two Eclipse
award-winning Champion Sprinters and earned over $475,000. The
similarity in breeding between Eaton’s Gift and Scat Daddy (US
Leading First Crop Sire of 2011) gives us an outstanding opportunity
to follow proven successful patterns for your mares.
Stud Fees Flexible again in 2012
There will soon be an increased
demand for horses at Texas tracks. As an added incentive for breeders,
we will continue with the popular reduced stud fee schedule this year.
In 2012, Key Ranch will offer multiple options for payment of stud
fees. A 50% discount will apply to stud fees paid within 30 days of
the date the mare checks in foal. A 25% discount will apply to stud
fees otherwise paid by September 1, 2012. Stud fees paid at time the
foal stands and nurses will be at full advertised price.
We are hopeful that this flexibility will be beneficial to all our
breeders, whose success ultimately determines our success.
Complimentary Nicking for Your Mares
Through True Nicks
In addition to unbiased
breeding recommendations, Key Ranch will continue to offer
complimentary True Nicks.
Please feel free to obtain nicks for your mares by using the link at
left.
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