Big Bear Farm
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| Our Breeding Program |
Carna Bobby The Admiral Cashel Kate *Kill-Dara Swift Jonathan Clonkeen Auraum Bonnie Easter Wind Fergus Spring ledge Irish Whiskey Foxglove Malarky Le Wa’s Colleen Big Bear’s Katie O’Hara Bar Bar A Kilerrin Paddy Bar Bar A’s Malarky *Creg Winter Dae |
| Big Bear Farm Stud Contract Leigh Ellen Ertle 649 Butts Mill Rd. Pine Mountain. Ga. 31822 TEL (706) 663-7474 lelittlebear@yahoo.com Stallion Service Contract; Pure Bred Connemara Mare or Non Connemara Mare This Certifies that ____________________________________________________ (Mare Owner) whose address is _____________________________________________________ hereinafter referred to as Mare Owner, contracts for one seasons service to the Stallion, Fergus, for the Mare ___________________________, Breed, Registration number, _____________________ color and marks __________________________________________________________________________________________________ for the year 2007, at a stud fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000)) with Big Bear Farm, P.O.Box 37, Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822, hereinafter referred to as Stallion Owner. 1. A nonrefundable booking fee is payable to Stallion Owner upon execution of this contract, in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00). This booking fee is not refundable in any event other than if the Stallion becomes unavailable for breeding before the Mare is serviced, then, in that one case, the booking fee will be refundable. 2. A refundable deposit of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) is also payable to Stallion Owner upon execution of this contract, which is a deposit to insure that all shipping containers and associated equipment are returned to the Stallion Owner promptly and in good condition. Time is of the essence In regard to this paragraph. Mare Owner agrees to ship semen containers back to Big Bear Farm, 801 Butts Mill Rd., Pine Mountain. Ga. 31822 to arrive no later than three days after the container is received. Shipment shall be by either Federal Express (FED EX) or United Parcel Service (Red Label). Failure to do so could result in forfeiture of shipping container deposit. 3. The balance of the stud fee is payable in full upon confirmation of the Mare in foal by a qualified veterinarian. Time is of the essence in regard to this paragraph. 4. Mare Owner agrees to pay semen collection fee for each shipment of semen, as well as all shipping costs, transportation costs and any other out- of-pocket costs related to the shipment of semen such as veterinarian expenses, travel to and from the airport, etc. 5. Stallion Owner DOES NOT guarantee a live foal from THIS MATING. Should the Mare abort or not foal a live foal (a Foal that stands and nurses), then the Mare Owner is entitled to a return privilege for the same Mare for a future breeding season. This privilege will apply only if Stallion Owner is notified by registered mail, within forty-eight hours after the foal’s death or abortion by the Mare. Statement of details by a qualified veterinarian must follow within ten days thereafter or this privilege becomes null and void. In any event that occurs. Stallion Owner will have earned the total stud fee once the Mare is confirmed in foal. 6. When Stallion Owner signs and returns one copy of this contract to the Mare Owner, it will then be a binding contract on both parties subject to all the terms and conditions included herein. This contract is not assignable or transferable by the Mare Owner. 7. The 2007 breeding season is from March 1, 2007 until September 30, 2007. 8. Both Parties agree that this contract shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Georgia and that any legal action filed regarding this agreement will be filed in a Georgia Court. Should an action be filed under this agreement, the losing party agrees to pay the costs and attorney’s fees of the prevailing party on such amount as a court of competent jurisdiction shall award. 9. The Temporary Foal Certificate will be signed by Stallion Owner upon confirmation of foal’s birth. ______________________________ _____________________________ (Mare Owner/Date) (Stallion Owner/Date) |
Fergus is an An Tostal Hall of Fame Award and Golden Shamrock winner. He is a 14.1 hand Approved Connemara Stallion who has won many hearts and ribbons for many successful years. This little handsome man goes into the warm up ring and finds himself in interesting positions. When Fergus started competing at the FEI Level in Dressage, he was the only pony at that level besides his mother Big Bear’s Katie O’ Hara. The bigger horses would trot by and say “How cute.” They did not take him seriously, at least until he walked into the ring or the scores came up. Soon after that Fergus had fan clubs everywhere. They all came down to the ring to see this little expressive lovable stallion dance around the ring with pleasure and grace. He inspired many to become serious about the sport of Dressage. He also caused many to consider smaller horses. Most of Fergus’ life has been spent in the show ring winning through Intermediare Dressage. In Fergus' last years of competing Leigh Ellen Roberts took him into other arenas where Fergus continued to shine. He won through Preliminary Combined Training, as well as Championships in Hunter and Jumper. Then Fergus won Champion Stallion at several USDF Breeders Championships. This was very exciting to see a pony, not in his youth, go in against these beautiful Warmblood Stallions and win hands down. Fergus has earned the points for his Gold Medallion in Dressage, Combined Training, Hunter, Jumper, and Halter. Thus he was the first Connemara to be eligible to win the Golden Shamrock Award. What an honor! Fergus is sound and in great shape. That is why we have chosen to retire him from serious competition. Fergus is taking up a new job. He is now head therapist of Enoch Ministries Inc. Stud Fee:$1,000 AI Only |
| Our Stallion Fergus |
| His Bloodlines |
| *Coosheen Finn sire of our foundation mare *Coosheen Penny Royal. Penny mares still at Big Bear Farm are Big Bear's Aura Lee, Big Bear's Aurora, and Big Bear's Amazing Love. We also have Penny grandchildren and great grandchildren. |
| Bloodlines in our ponies are *Tarzan, *Camus John, *Coosheen Finn, *Coosheen Penny Royal, *Ballinaboy Eamonn, *Fairyhill Hawk, and of course Fergus |
| *Coosheen Finn |
| *Tarzan |
| *Camus John |
| *Ballinaboy Eamonn |
| *Fairyhill Hawk |
| Fergus |
| *Coosheen Penny Royal |
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| All rights reserved to Leigh Ellen Ertle. Contact: Leigh Ellen Ertle Address: 649 Butts Mill Rd. Pine Mountain Ga. 31822 Phone: (706) 663-7474 Fax: (706) 663-7424 Email: lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net |