Stallions that stand for a private fee??

Originally Posted by Thoroughbred Fan

Typically, when a stud fee goes private it is also in an effort to weed out what the farm would consider to be "undesireable" matches as well. Sadler's Wells has been private for a number of years becasue of this. It is correct to say he will breed a more limited number of mares and as such they want them to be what they consider good matches. The fee will likely vary depending on how the farm likes the mare and also have a bunch of stipulations/options for getting out of the contract if he has trouble again this year.

This is true....also, some farms use Private fees kind of like restaurants use "Market" price on fish and other meals....it gives them the right to vary their asking fee based on demand and risk assessments, which are generally figured by the mare's credentials and how well the farm feels that mares crosses with the stallion...