Training Services

All training services include board but do not cover hauling, shoeing, veterinary care, supplements, specialty feed, tack, horse clothing, or other additional items. Training fees are billed at the beginning of each month, with additional expenses invoiced separately.

• Full Training – $1,000 per month

• Yearling Prep – $800 per month (Halter breaking and lunging only)

• General Grooming & Care Supplies – $75 per quarter

• Additional care, supplies, or items may be billed by SBS, tack stores, or veterinarians on an as-needed basis. For example all horses need a halter, lead, bandages and wrap.​​

 

Reimbursable Expenses

Reimbursable expenses include services such as shoeing, dental care, horse shows, and other necessary costs covered by Spencer Benedict Stables (SBS) on behalf of an individual horse.

To simplify payment, we require all clients to complete an SBS authorization form. Charges can be processed via:

• Credit Card (3.5% convenience fee applies)

• ACH from a checking or savings account

For those who prefer to include these expenses in their monthly billing, SBS will apply a 10% carrying fee.

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Horse Shows

Show prep fees are in addition to entry fees, HIO fees, and any other expenses incurred at the horse show.

• One-Night Show – $200

• Multi-Day or Traveling Shows – May require advance billing for events over 50 miles or requiring overnight lodging.

  • Show Prep – $175 per class

  • Expenses – Divided among attending horses

  • Hauling – See below

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Hauling Rates

• $50 minimum charge or $0.75 per loaded mile per horse

  • Fuel surcharge may apply based on fuel costs

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Board Rates

An additional $2 per day applies to most racing and draft breeds.

• Pasture (Single Horse) – $14 per day (Includes pasture, hay, and grain)

• Stall (Single Horse) – $22 per day (Includes hay and grain)

• Stall Mare Watch (Expecting Mares) – $25 per day (Includes hay and grain)

• Mare & Foal (Stall) – $25 per day (Includes hay and grain)

• Pasture (Mare & Foal) – $22 per day (Year-round boarders only, includes pasture, hay, and grain)

• Extra Care Fee - After hours extra care for at risk foals, mares, or special needs horses.  The fee is dependant upon the amount of care needed. - Min $25 per day

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Foaling Fees

• Foaling Out Mare – $600 foaling fee (Includes attendant, cameras & use of Foalert)

• Daily Board for Foaling Mares – $25 per day

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Breeding Fees & Services

• Lab Fee – Semen Prep – $25 per dose

• Artificial Insemination (Frozen) – $200 per cycle

• Breeding Kit – $25 per kit

• Disposable Semen Shipper – $40

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Semen Shipping (Must Be Prepaid)

• UPS/FedEx – Minimum $275 per shipment (Includes return label; final cost subject to location & delivery day)

• Courier – Call for quote

• Additional Doses – $25 per dose

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Stallion Services

• Stallion Standing & Frozen Semen Storage – Call for quote

• Collection (For Non-SBS Managed Stallions) – $200 per collection (Includes analysis)

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Late Fees & Payment Terms

A $25 late fee per horse plus a 1.5% monthly finance charge will apply to all accounts not paid within a 5 day grace period from the due date on the invoice.