Darby Dan Farm announces breeder reassurance plan to 60-day payment window

Darby Dan Farm has announced a new plan that gives the breeders supporting its stallions an extended window of financial security for the resulting foals. 

Called the breeder reassurance plan, the programme provides a 60-day window of financial security during a foal's most vulnerable period and effectively acts as insurance should a foal face an unforeseen challenge. 

Instead of the standard 48-hour stand-and-nurse payment deadline after the birth of a live foal, Darby Dan will extend the payment window by 60 days, specifically protecting breeders in the unfortunate event of foal mortality within that period. 

The crucial timeframe aligns with the foal's most delicate stage of development.

"We recognise the inherent risks and anxieties that breeders face, particularly in those critical first 60 days of a foal's life," said Stuart Fitzgibbon, Darby Dan's stallion director. 

"This plan isn't simply about extending payment deadlines, it's about providing a safety net, a buffer against the financial burden that can accompany the loss of a foal. We are essentially sharing the risk with our breeders during this crucial window."

The breeder reassurance plan aims to alleviate a significant financial concern for breeders, allowing them to focus on the health and wellbeing of their foals without the added pressure of immediate payment in the event of a loss.

"While we cannot control all the ancillary costs associated with breeding and raising horses, we can offer this vital layer of protection," said Fitzgibbon. "This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting breeders and fostering a stronger, more secure breeding environment."

Darby Dan's 2025 stallion roster includes an array of proven sires including third-crop sire Flameaway – a multiple Graded-winning son of Scat Daddy – and Dialed In. 

New to the roster are Grade 1 winners Blazing Sevens, Gufo and Shirl's Speight. The roster also includes Bee Jersey, Country House, Higher Power, Modernist, Tale Of Ekati, Tale Of Silence and Title Ready.

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