Breeding Policy
At Winterhaus, we are dedicated to the health and well being of the next generation of Fjord horses. Potential buyers should carefully read over and determine if they are ready for the commitment of preserving and utilizing the breed. A national treasure of Norway, we consider the Fjord breed a gift.
progeny reports 10 foals evaluated by stallions 'x'. 1 out of 10 of those foals by sire 'x' must be 80+ in a Fjord registry
b. Stallions with white markings will be rejected regardless of evaluation or country of origin.
c. Stallions exhibiting aggressive or non-breed characteristics will be rejected.
d. Stallions must have 2 naturally descended testes.
e. Stallion must have a LFG
f. Stallion must have all current paperwork in place so that the foal is registered. Winterhaus is not responsible for stallion's paperwork.
g. Stallion must show proof of a fertility exam within the last year if over 18.
- All horses born and bred by Winterhaus are welcome back to the farm in any condition, age, or training point. The farm will receive back any of its horses need a home but unable to find a suitable buyer/adoption situation. Have a Fjord in need of a home? Read our Sale's Policy below.
- We adhere to the SPCA's responsible breeding policy and are on their list of approved breeders.
- Winterhaus Fjords has a strict no crossbreeding policy that will not be violated.
- Crossbred stock will be reported immediately and papers stripped. Contract violation's will be addressed according to that particular contract.
- Winterhaus restricts the sale of breeding animals to only established breeders in good standing with the registry and/or up-and-coming breeders with a strict breeding policy contract. This is to not only preserve the breed but a preventative step to avoid backyard breeders and accidental crosses.
- We have a Live Foal Guarantee which means: The foal will be carried to term, birth, stand, and nurse. After 24 hours the foal is considered "live" and the guarantee fulfilled.
- We limit the number of foals, eggs, and semen available to keep lower foal crop numbers. Early booking is encouraged.
- All deposits are non-refundable.
- All of the Fjords we breed come with papers. Rescues may or may not have papers.
- Only stallions with a proven record of quality offspring and score 80+ in evaluation are permitted to breed to broodmare leases. No maiden stallions. Restrictions may include but are not limited too;
progeny reports 10 foals evaluated by stallions 'x'. 1 out of 10 of those foals by sire 'x' must be 80+ in a Fjord registry
b. Stallions with white markings will be rejected regardless of evaluation or country of origin.
c. Stallions exhibiting aggressive or non-breed characteristics will be rejected.
d. Stallions must have 2 naturally descended testes.
e. Stallion must have a LFG
f. Stallion must have all current paperwork in place so that the foal is registered. Winterhaus is not responsible for stallion's paperwork.
g. Stallion must show proof of a fertility exam within the last year if over 18.
Sales Policy
- All Fjords we have sold are welcome back at anytime should they need a home or be in risk of slaughter. Have a Fjord not bred by us but in need of rescue from slaughter or new home? Winterhaus takes on rescue Fjords and owners needing to surrender Fjords.
- Winterhaus only sells stud colts and breeding animals to listed Fjord breeders in good standing with the registry.
- Winterhaus does not sell the breeding rights of mares to non-listed fjord breeders or breeders whom have crossbred. The horse's price is reduced in turn. Colts come with a free gelding. Breeding rights can be obtained for free should the buyer show and score an 80+ in an evaluation (adult confirmation) OR has preformed at least 1 performance test at the advanced level with a score of 80+.
- All horses to hold need a non-refundable deposit of $200 or 20%, whichever is greater. Horses must be paid within 15 days of deposit or be on a payment plan. This does not include custom foals.
- Trial periods are available.
- All buyers will have references checked and be subject to home inspection.
- All horses sell with health cerf. and neg. coggins.
- Payment in cash, M.O, or paypal (+6% fee).
- Vet inspections are welcome at buyer's expense.